Day Trips in Japan
8 destinations to explore. Ancient ruins, natural wonders, and hidden gems.
Beppu Hot Springs
Japan's hot spring capital with "Hell" tours
Full day or overnight~
Seven Hells geothermal tourCountless onsen (hot springs)
Dazaifu
Scholarly shrine and traditional town
Half day~
Dazaifu Tenmangu ShrineGod of learning - popular with...
Hakone
Mt. Fuji views, hot springs, and art museums
Full day or overnight~
Mt. Fuji views (clear days)Onsen hot springs
Himeji Castle
Japan's best-preserved original castle
Half day~
Japan's best-preserved origina...UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kamakura
Giant Buddha and seaside temples
Full day~
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) - 13m ...Hasedera Temple with thousands...
Mt. Fuji & Five Lakes
Japan's iconic mountain and scenic lakes
Full day~
Iconic Mt. Fuji photographyLake Kawaguchiko
Nara
Ancient temples and friendly deer
Half day to full day~
1,200+ free-roaming sacred dee...Todai-ji Temple - largest bron...
Nikko
UNESCO shrines in mountain forest setting
Full day~
Toshogu Shrine (UNESCO World H...Elaborate carvings and gold le...
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