
2025/ 1/ 15
There are many must-see spots in Tokyo alone, but if you travel a little further, there are many other attractive tourist spots. Here, we have collected information on recommended tourist spots that can be reached within 3 hours from Tokyo. You can make a day trip, but for those who are thinking of staying for 1-2 nights, we will also introduce recommended accommodations.
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Surrounded by the sea and mountains and rich in nature, the Kamakura/Enoshima area is a popular spot that is always bustling with tourists.
Kamakura is also known as a famous spot for hydrangeas and autumn leaves, and Enoshima has been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan, drawing many people as a day trip destination.
Kotoku-in said,This temple enshrines the 13.35m tall Great Buddha, known as the "Kamakura Daibutsu." The Great Buddha is hollow inside, so you can enter and view its interior. It's a must-see tourist spot on any day trip to Kamakura.
At Hasedera Temple, you can enjoy flowers of all seasons, and the temple is especially popular during the hydrangea and autumn foliage seasons.
Within the grounds are the gentle-looking "Nagoya Jizo" and "Good Relationship Jizo," and it is said that if you find three of the Good Relationship Jizo, you will be blessed with a good relationship.
It has been designated an Important Cultural Property.Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. This is also a popular tourist spot for day trips. It is said to bring good luck in games, business, safe childbirth, and more.
If you are visiting the Shonan area, where Kamakura and Enoshima are located,We recommend ocean view glamping at SPACE KEY POINT Riviera Zushi Marina.
You can spend a luxurious time in a great location overlooking the sea and Mt. Fuji.
Hakone, one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts, is always a popular tourist destination.
It is also recommended for day trips as there is a convenient limited express train called the Romancecar that connects Shinjuku and Hakone.
We also recommend using the Hakone Free Pass, which allows you to get great deals on transportation in the Hakone area, to make the most of your time in the area.
Owakudani is a must-see spot for day trips. It was created by an eruption about 3,000 years ago, and even now smoke rises from the valley and the smell of sulfur fills the air.
The "black eggs" are also famous, and it is said that eating them will extend your life by seven years.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum is an open-air museum that displays artworks from Japan and abroad. The stained glass tower has attracted attention as a photogenic spot, making it a popular tourist spot recommended for day trips.
Hakone Shrine, a power spot in Hakone, is a popular spot that cannot be missed when visiting Hakone, along with the "Peace Torii" on the shores of Lake Ashi.
It is said that you will receive even greater blessings if you visit both Hakone Motomiya and Kuzuryu Shrine.
How about enjoying a luxurious stay at Toki Resort Hakone Bettei, a private villa located right next to Lake Ashi?
The hotel is located in a location offering spectacular views of Lake Ashi, and each building is equipped with an open-air natural hot spring bath.
Nikko is easily accessible by train from the city center and is a popular area for day trips.
It is also famous as a hot spring resort, and you can enjoy its rich natural environment, including waterfalls and lakes, making it an attractive area where you can enjoy both history and nature.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a World Heritage Site, is a shrine dedicated to the military commander Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is a popular spot in Nikko where you can see many buildings that are designated as national treasures and important cultural properties. It is also a popular destination for day trips.
Don't miss the sculptures such as the Three Wise Monkeys and Sleeping Cat.
At Tobu World Square, you can experience the feeling of traveling around the world in a 25/1 scale miniature world.
The park is designed to be as authentic as possible, with 22 intricately recreated buildings from 102 countries, making it a fun spot to take photos with the miniature buildings as a backdrop.
If you head a little northeast from Nikko towards Nasu, you will find Nasu Highland Park, where you can enjoy around 40 different attractions in the natural surroundings of the Nasu Highlands.
If you are heading to Nikko, why not also enjoy the Nasu Highlands?
If you want to fully experience Japanese nature, we recommend "Glamping B&V Nasu Kogen" near Nikko.
There are five types of rooms, all of which have private hot springs and saunas, so there is a space to suit any travel style, whether you're traveling with friends, as a couple, or with your family.
Lake Kawaguchi is only two hours away from Tokyo and is popular for day trips. With so many things to see and many famous places, it is also visited by many tourists from overseas.
If you head to the top of the mountain on the ropeway that connects Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Tenjo, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the towering Mt. Fuji from the observation deck.
The autumn leaves are beautiful from November to December, and the view from the ropeway is exceptional.
Arakurayama Sengen Park is a spot where you can see the five-story pagoda and Mount Fuji, and is often used in photos in guidebooks.
Many cherry trees are planted in the park, and a cherry blossom festival is held in the spring.
At the Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, you can enjoy the sounds of many music boxes beloved by aristocrats and one of the world's largest automatic organs.
The European-style garden is beautiful, and on clear days you can even see Mount Fuji, making it a great spot to visit.
If you want to spend some elegant time enjoying the great outdoors of Lake Kawaguchi, we recommend the glamping resort "Grand Farm Fujikawaguchiko."
You can enjoy local Yamanashi ingredients in a dedicated BBQ space that can be used regardless of the weather.
Atami, located on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, is known as a hot spring resort, but it also has many other attractions throughout the year, such as swimming in the sea, fireworks, and plum blossoms.
Many tourists from Tokyo and across the country visit the area for day trips to the hot springs or overnight trips.
Kinomiya Shrine is one of Atami's most powerful spots, and is a popular spot on model day trip plans.
The trunk of this over 2,000-year-old camphor tree is over 24 meters in circumference, and it is said that walking around it once will extend your life by one year.
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The MOA Museum of Art is an art museum that aims to promote Japanese culture. It houses and exhibits approximately 3,500 pieces of artwork, including national treasures, important cultural properties, and important works of art.
The national treasure "Red and White Plum Blossoms Screen" is open to the public for a limited time every February.
Izusan Shrine, which is said to be the birthplace of the place name "Izu", is famous as a shrine for matchmaking.
If you climb the long stone steps and look back, you can see the city of Atami and the sea from the temple grounds.
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If you are looking for a glamping facility near Atami, we recommend The Base Glamping Yugawara.
There are six room types available, each equipped with a hot spring bath with natural spring water, including one with a private sauna.
Chichibu, located in northwest Saitama Prefecture, is easily accessible from Tokyo and is perfect for a day trip. The area is rich in nature and is also full of tourist spots where you can learn about history and culture.
Chichibu Shrine is the main shrine of Chichibu. It is close to the station and is recommended as a stop-off spot for day trips.
The annual festival of Chichibu Shrine, called the "Chichibu Night Festival," held every year on December 12rd, is considered one of the three major float festivals in Japan, along with the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Hida Takayama Festival.
Known as the most powerful power spot in the Kanto region, Mitsumine Shrine is located on a mountain at an altitude of 1,100m.
The shrine attracts many visitors with its unusually shaped "Mitsutorii" gates and "Marriage Tree."
Hitsujiyama Park is famous for its moss phlox, which is in full bloom from April to May. In addition to the moss phlox, there is also a ranch where you can interact with sheep, and the "Overlook Hill" where you can get a panoramic view of Chichibu city.
The luxury suite with pool at Chichibu Bettei Komura also comes with a semi-open-air bath, and meal plans allow you to taste local Chichibu ingredients.
This is a private resort in the forest where you can fully enjoy Chichibu's nature.
Ikaho Onsen, one of Gunma Prefecture's most famous hot spring resorts, is always attracting many tourists.
It is a historic tourist spot that was mentioned in collections of waka poetry from over 1,000 years ago, such as the Manyoshu and Kokin Wakashu.
The Stone Steps, which have a history of about 400 years, are lined on both sides with inns, souvenir shops, and restaurants and are the always bustling main street of Ikaho Onsen.
With the hope that the stone steps would remain lively all year round, additional steps were added, bringing the total to 1.
If you take the Ikaho Ropeway to Miharashi Station at an altitude of 955m, you will arrive at the Tokimeki Deck observation deck. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the surrounding mountains and the hot spring town of Ikaho.
Ikaho Green Ranch is an experiential tourist ranch.
This is an experience spot where you can interact with and feed animals such as horses and rabbits, as well as enjoy activities such as sheepdog shows, archery, and putt-putt golf.
Glamping Hills Akagi is a fully-equipped facility with a theme of "Flamping," which means casual camping, so even outdoor novices can enjoy themselves.
There are cabin and dome type rooms available.
Izu, which is warm all year round, is also a popular tourist destination that attracts many people.
Many areas were formed by volcanoes, making this a recommended area for day trips where you can enjoy the dynamic natural scenery.
Jogasaki Coast is a spot you can't miss even on a day trip. It was formed by lava flowing from the eruption of Mount Omuro about 4,000 years ago. It is known as a scenic spot, and the view from the 48m-long suspension bridge is spectacular.
Mount Omuroyama was created by an eruption. If you take a chairlift to the summit at 580m above sea level, you can circle the crater crater for 1km and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Izu Islands.
Lake Ippeki is a volcanic lake formed by an eruption.
During the autumn foliage season, the lake is decorated with beautifully colored leaves. This spot also offers a wide range of activities, including fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Gran Isla Izu Kogen is a glamping facility centered around dome tents, offering hot spring water straight from the source in the guest rooms.
Izu is also a treasure trove of seafood and agricultural products, and you can enjoy a BBQ using luxurious Izu ingredients.
Above, we have summarized the recommended sightseeing spots near Tokyo that can be reached within 3 hours from Tokyo.
There are many more recommended spots in each area that we couldn't introduce here.
We've introduced some spots that you can enjoy on a day trip, but if you have time, we recommend staying for a night or two to fully experience the area's charms.
*This column was created based on information as of June 2025.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.
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