DAY TRIP FROM TOKYO BASE

Day trips from Tokyo that the whole family, both adults and children, will enjoy to the fullest!

Visit popular tourist spots in Tochigi based on the themes of world travel and the Edo period, and try your hand at nature-based attractions at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi. Experience the traditional Japanese culture of making wind-bells and manga in Tokyo, and explore the deep waters of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka and enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. Finally, return to Tokyo to experience unique Japanese art. We recommend this tour plan for families, as both adults and children will be delighted!

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo is a dynamic, world-leading city that attracts people from around the world.
In addition, by using public transportation such as the Shinkansen bullet train, express trains, and highway buses, visitors can enjoy a more enjoyable one-day tour of tourist attractions throughout Japan, starting in Tokyo.

8:30am: ASAKUSA STATION

Limited Express: Asakusa → Tobu World Square

10:30am: TOBU WORLD SQUARE

The first stop is a theme park that recreates famous architectural structures and ruins from around the world on a 1/25th scale. A total of 102 buildings from 22 countries and regions are represented in meticulous detail. There are many photogenic spots as your family goes for a trip around the world!

Bus: Tobu World Square Park → Nikko Edomura

12:30pm: EDO WONDERLAND, NIKKO EDOMURA (YABU SOBA)

Lunch is at Yabu Soba inside Edo Wonderland. We recommend the Edo kakiage seiro. It can be eaten with the soy sauce-based dipping sauce or in a miso-based sauce made using an ancient Edo process. Choose whichever you prefer!

1:30pm: EDO WONDERLAND NIKKO EDOMURA (NINJA EXPERIENCE)

Experience one of the unique occupations of the Edo period. The Ninja Experience, popular with both adults and children, will teach you basic ninja skills! Change into a ninja costume and try your hand at various elaborate tricks. You will feel as if you were a real ninja!

Bus: Nikko Edomura → Kinugawa Onsen Station

4:15pm: KINUGAWA ONSEN STATION

Limited Express: Kinugawa Onsen → Asakusa

7:10am: SHINJUKU STATION

Highway Bus: Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal → Kawaguchiko Station
Bus: Kawaguchiko Station → Fuji Subaru Land

10:00am: FUJI SUBARU LAND

A family-friendly spot in the great outdoors, you can play on suspension bridges, rope nets, and various other attractions that make the most of nature in a vast site spanning 100,000 m2. There are also a variety of attractions for parents and children to enjoy together, such as trolleys and mazes!

Bus: Fuji Subaru Land → Kawaguchiko → Odawa

12:10pm: KAWAGUCHIKO BARBECUE GLOW

For lunch, enjoy a barbecue near Lake Kawaguchi. The food, charcoal, and cooking utensils will be prepared with a reservation in advance, so you do not need to bring anything. Enjoy a barbecue in the bright sunshine and pleasant forest with your family.

Taxi: Kawaguchiko Barbecue Glow→ Yamanaka No Kaba ( Lake Yamanaka )

3:10pm: YAMANAKAKO NO KABA(LAKE YAMANAKA)

Ride an amphibious bus, a rare site in Japan. The moment it dives directly into Lake Yamanaka from the shore is powerful! From the lake, enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the mountains around the lake with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji.

4:20pm: ASAHIGAOKA, LAKE YAMANAKA

Highway Bus: Asahigaoka, Lake Yamanaka → Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal

9:20am: SHINJUKU STATION

Chuo Line / Ginza Line: Shinjuku → Kanda → Inaricho

10:00am: SHINOHARA MARUYOSHI FUURIN

Edo fuurin are wind chimes made of glass, produced using a traditional technique from the Edo period. In this experience you can paint your own wind chime. Wind chimes decorated with thoughtful patterns will surely become souvenirs filled with memories of your trip!

Tsukuba Express: Shin-Okachimachi → Asakusa

11:30am: MISOJYU ASAKUSA MAIN STORE

This restaurant serves set meals with miso soup as the main dish. The soup stock is made from carefully selected bonito flakes and kelp, and the miso is an original blend. We recommend not only the standard miso soup, but also innovative soups that incorporate soups from other cuisines.

Ginza Line: Asakusa → Ueno

12:45pm: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

This museum exhibits specimens and materials from a wide variety of fields. The "ComPaSS Exploration area for families with children" is an exhibition room for parents and children to enjoy together, where workshops are held to deepen communication between parents and children by talking about topics such as animals and plants, and through crafts.

Yamanote Line: Ueno → Ikebukuro

3:00pm: MANGA DOJO TOKYO

A spot where you can have a variety of experiences based on the theme of Japan’s manga pop culture. The most popular workshop is a program in which you can receive a lesson from a professional working anime artist and create a manga with the tools they actually use to draw. Families are welcome to participate.

8:20am: TOKYO STATION

Shinkansen: Tokyo → Mishima
Sunzu Line: Mishima → Izu Nagaoka
Bus: Nagaoka → Izunokuni City Hall

10:15am: IZU PANORAMA PARK

Take the ropeway from the foot of Mt. Katsuragi to the top of the mountain. The oval-shaped "Aqua Ring" observation deck built at the summit offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the spectacular landscape at an altitude of 452 meters. Enjoy the views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay along with a refreshing breeze!

Taxi: Izu Panorama Park→ Mishima Skywalk

12:00pm: MISHIMA SKYWALK

Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay while crossing a 400-meter suspension footbridge. There are many other activities in addition to crossing the footbridge, including an outdoor park where both adults and children can enjoy the rich natural environment as it is.
Afterward, enjoy lunch at Tanaka Tei on site, famous for its succulent beef patties and steaks.

Bus: Mishima Skywalk → Rakujyuen → Otemachi → Senbon-Minatocho

3:30pm: MINATO 83

Minato 83 is a well-known spot in Numazu that is lined with restaurants and souvenir stores, based on the concept of a neighborhood where you can taste Suruga Bay. At the aquarium located on site, which focuses on the deep sea, you can observe a variety of deep-sea creatures, from those that live in Suruga Bay to slightly unusual creatures from around the world. Also check out the state-of-the-art VR "Deep Cruise," a deep-sea adventure that features 4D elements.

5:30pm: MINATO 83 CAFÉ LATIMERIA

Minato 83, where the aquarium is located, also has a wide variety of restaurants. Among them, cafe Latimeria offers a menu using local ingredients, such as mackerel sandwiches made from Numazu's shime saba (mackerel) and fried mehikari from Numazu.

Bus: Senbon-Minatocho → Numazu Station
Tokaido Line: Numazu → Mishima

7:00pm: MISHIMA STATION

Shinkansen: Mishima → Tokyo

8:00am: SHINJUKU STATION

Chuo Line / Ome Line : Shinjuku → Ome

10:00am: KOSOEN

At this workshop you will experience dyeing under the careful guidance of an artisan and using indigo produced from a natural lye fermentation method. Items that can be dyed include handkerchiefs, bandanas, and T-shirts. You can come empty-handed or bring your own T-shirt or other items to be dyed.

Ome Line / Chuo Line: Ome → Tachikawa → Ochanomizu

3:40pm: UDOYOSHI CALLIGRAPHY CLASS

This class offers you the opportunity to learn Japanese calligraphy in the "Wayou" style, which uses common Japanese characters and words, rather than difficult Chinese or ancient texts. You can use acrylic paint instead of the ink commonly used in calligraphy, or digitize your writing to create a video. Enjoy creating a work of art in the Japanese language, any way you like.

Ginza Line / Oedo Line: Suehirocho → Ueno-Hirokoji → Ueno-Okachimachi → Tsukishima

6:00pm: TSUKISHIMA MONJA OYONESAN

Located on Tsukishima Monja Street, this restaurant serves monjayaki, a local food that originated in Tokyo. There is also a wide variety of creative monja dishes, such as ebi monja containing several kinds of shrimp and the innovative vongole monja.

Family Travel Influencer

Tina Pik

Tina is a family travel influencer that travels around the world with her husband and 3 sons (10, 8, and 2).
She loves sharing the love for travel by going to amusements, attractions, and local places. She watches Anime with her boys and enjoys eating local foods in the areas she visits.