10 Cities Near Tokyo + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Tokyo, Japan, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone.
The closest notable city to Tokyo, Japan is Yokohama, about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YokohamaHarbor city, Chinatown and Minato Mirai | 18 mi / 29 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KamakuraThe Great Buddha and coastal temples | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| HakoneHot springs and Mount Fuji views | 46 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| NikkoOrnate shrines in forested mountains | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| KawagoeEdo-era 'Little Edo' warehouse streets | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| OdawaraCastle town and gateway to Hakone | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| YokosukaNaval port and seaside walks | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Abiko | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chiba | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Satte | 27 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Tokyo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Kawagoe. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Tokyo include Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Kawagoe. The closest is Yokohama, about 18 miles (29 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.