Popular sightseeing spots easily accessible from Tokyo, including breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and historic shrines

Beyond Tokyo, Closer Than You Think

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Mishima Skywalk

Mishima Skywalk（Shizuoka）

Mt. Fuji Views from a Suspension Bridge
Just 1 hr 45 min from Tokyo, escape the city for sweeping views of Mt. Fuji from a 400-meter-long suspension bridge. Take the Shinkansen to Mishima, then a short bus ride to a wide-open landscape that feels a world away from central Tokyo.
【Access】1h45m from Tokyo
Tokyo（Shinkansen）→Mishima（Bus）→Mishima Skywalk

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Oshino Hakkai

Oshino Hakkai（Yamanashi）

Picture-Perfect Japan at the Foot of Mt. Fuji
Take a short trip from Tokyo to Oshino Hakkai, a collection of eight crystal-clear spring-fed ponds nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji. This easy day trip from Tokyo offers quintessential Japanese scenery, including traditional thatched-roof houses, pristine ponds, and magnificent views of Mt. Fuji.
【Access】2h20m from Tokyo
Shinjuku（Train）→Oshino Hakkai

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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine（Shizuoka）

Step Into Japan’s Samurai History
Take the Shinkansen out of Tokyo and discover Kunozan Toshogu, Japan’s first Toshogu shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Admire its vivid colors and intricate carvings while exploring a side of Japan’s samurai history that you simply won’t find on a typical day of sightseeing in Tokyo.
【Access】2h20m from Tokyo
Tokyo（Shinkansen）→Shizuoka（Train）→Higashi-Shizuoka（Bus）→Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

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Izu Panorama Park

Izu Panorama Park（Shizuoka）

Panoramic Views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay
Leave Tokyo in the morning and be on a mountaintop terrace less than two hours later. Take in sweeping 360-degree views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay, and enjoy a refreshing change of scenery that feels far removed from the energy of the big city.
【Access】1h45m from Tokyo
Tokyo（Shinkansen）→Mishima（Train）→Izunagaoka（Bus）→Izu Panorama Park

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MOA Museum of Art

MOA Museum of Art（Shizuoka）

Art, Architecture, and Ocean Views
Just 1 hr 20 min from Tokyo by Shinkansen, Atami makes an easy change of pace from the city. Explore Japanese and East Asian art, including National Treasures, at the MOA Museum of Art, then take in sweeping views of Sagami Bay—all in an easy half-day escape.
【Access】1h20m from Tokyo
Tokyo（Shinkansen）→Atami（Bus）→MOA Museum of Art

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Shosenkyo

Shosenkyo（Yamanashi）

Escape Tokyo for a Dramatic Mountain Gorge
Trade Tokyo’s city streets for towering granite cliffs, unusual rock formations, and a clear mountain stream at Shosenkyo. Just beyond Kofu, this spectacular gorge makes a refreshing nature escape—and becomes especially beautiful when the leaves change color in fall.
【Access】2h40m from Tokyo
Shinjuku（Train）→Kofu（Bus）→Shosenkyo

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Fuji-Q Highland

Fuji-Q Highland（Yamanashi）

Thrills, Relaxation, and Mt. Fuji
Just 1 hr 40 min from Tokyo, Fuji-Q Highland offers fun for everyone, from Guinness World Record-holding roller coasters to character-themed areas. A popular leisure destination packed with world-class entertainment.
【Access】1h40m from Tokyo
Shinjuku（Bus）→Fuji-Q Highland

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Takeda Shrine

Takeda Shrine（Yamanashi）

Walk in the Footsteps of a Legendary Samurai
Take a day trip to Kofu, once a stronghold of legendary warlord Takeda Shingen. At Takeda Shrine, built on the site of his former residence, explore historic moats and stone walls and see armor and swords connected to Japan’s samurai past—all just two hours from Tokyo.
【Access】2h from Tokyo
Shinjuku（Train）→Kofu（Bus）→Takeda Shrine

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