SOLO WEEKENDS IN JAPAN
Explore Tokyo,
at your own pace.
Solo Kyujitsu Techo is a Japan-based guide to quiet, practical days out in Tokyo and nearby destinations. Find realistic routes, budgets, travel times and map links for a day on your own.
Shinjuku · Ueno · Asakusa · Marunouchi · Mt. Takao · Kamakura
01 / WHERE TO GO
Tokyo and easy trips beyond the city
Most routes start in central Tokyo or can be reached as a day trip by public transport. Japanese articles remain available while the English collection grows.
Shinjuku
A half-day route linking Shinjuku Gyoen, city views and a public bath.
View the Japanese guide →
Ueno & Asakusa
Parks, temples and historic streets with straightforward public transport.
View the Japanese guide →
Kamakura
A coastal day trip from Tokyo for temples, local streets and a slower pace.
View the Japanese guide →02 / ENGLISH GUIDES
Mt. Takao for first-time hikers
Mt. Takao is in western Tokyo and is a popular day trip from central Tokyo. Begin with the route, then check what to pack.