Day trips and overnight trips from Tokyo
Kamakura, Enoshima, Hakone and Yokohama, written by someone who lives next door. Every price and opening time is checked on the official site and dated, and I tell you when a pass is not worth it.
Latest guides
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Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass vs Enoden Pass vs Suica: Which Saves Money?
Real fare math for a Kamakura and Enoshima day trip: when the 1,640-yen Freepass pays off, when the 800-yen Enoden pass does, and when plain Suica is cheaper.
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How to Get from Tokyo to Kamakura: JR vs Odakyu, Time and Fare
The simplest ways to reach Kamakura from Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Shibuya, with real fares, travel times, and when the slower Odakyu route is the smarter pick.
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Kamakura and Enoshima Day Trip Itinerary from Tokyo (One-Day Plan)
How to see Kamakura's Great Buddha, Hasedera and Enoshima in one day from Tokyo: the order that works, which pass to buy, and what it costs.
Browse by area
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Kamakura
Temples, the Great Buddha and the Enoden line, about an hour from Tokyo.
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Enoshima
A small island with a shrine, sea caves and sunset views, reachable by the Enoden.
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Hakone
Hot springs, the Hakone loop and Mt. Fuji views; the classic overnight trip from Shinjuku.
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Yokohama
Chinatown, the harbor and Minato Mirai, 30 minutes from central Tokyo.
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Multi-area trips
Itineraries and comparisons that combine two or more areas in one trip.