Recommended ways to spend Kanto Golden Week│Day trips and sightseeing spots within 2 hours from Tokyo
On this page, the long holidays in spring Day trips and sightseeing spots around Kanto during "Golden Week (GW)" A big feature!
Accessible within 2 hours from Tokyo Recommended spots and popular activities/leisure/experience/play tours Thoroughly introduce.
Families such as parent and child (mother and daughter), couples, friend groups etc... A must-see for those who are wondering where to go during Golden Week this year will be delivered with the contents of
table of contents
- 1 2023 golden week calendar
- 2 Recommended ways to spend Golden Week
- 3 Kanto Recommended Golden Week Outing Spot│Tokyo・Okutama
- 4 Kanto Recommended Golden Week Outing Spot│Kanagawa/Kamakura
- 5 Kanto Recommended Spots for Golden Week│Tochigi and Nikko
- 6 Kanto Recommended Golden Week Outing Spot│Gunma Minakami
- 7 Kanto recommended outing spots for Golden Week│Saitama/Nagatoro
- 8 Editorial department recommended feature articles
2023 golden week calendar
Many working people and students A season that makes it easy to take a series of consecutive holidays Golden Week (GW).
Take advantage of the long holidays from late April to early May, which overlaps with the spring tourist season Many people are planning to go on trips or drive I think.
Then " From when to when is Golden Week in 2023? "is it.
First of all, it is a public holiday/holiday on the calendar. Check the 2023 Golden Week schedule Let's do it.
2023 golden week calendar
4/29 (Sat) Showa Day
4/30 (Sun) holiday
5/1 (Mon) Weekdays
5/2 (Tue) Weekdays
5/3 (Wed) constitution day
5/4 (Thursday) greenery day
5/5 (Friday) children's day
5/6 (Sat) holiday
5/7 (Sun) holiday
Taking a broad look at the Golden Week period in 2023 From Showa Day on Saturday, April 29th to Sunday, May 7th It is
The long holidays according to the calendar 5 consecutive holidays from May 3rd (Wednesday) to May 7th (Sunday) .
In addition, those who can take leave on May 1st (Mon) and May 2nd (Tue) 9 consecutive holidays from Showa Day on 4/29 (Sat) to 5/7 (Sun) are possible schedule.
Recommended ways to spend Golden Week
Little by little, the chilliness of early spring will subside Golden Week (GW) season when you can feel the warmth of early summer .
For the long holiday in 2023, which will be a maximum of 9 consecutive holidays, What's your favorite way to spend Golden Week? "or" What are you doing during Golden Week? Isn't there a lot of people who are worried about ′′ and so on?
- go on a trip
- go on a date
- take a drive
- relax at home
- Go to see a movie
- enjoy the game
- Etc…
I think that indoors and outdoors have their own way of enjoying it, Activity Japan's recommendation is to "touch nature" .
Not only for long trips and drives, but also for nearby places such as dates and walks. There are many spots in Japan where you can feel "nature" I have.
From here on, "within 2 hours from central Tokyo" is one keyword. Recommended day trip spots during Golden Week in the Kanto region I will introduce you.
Kanto Recommended Golden Week Outing Spot│Tokyo・Okutama
Outdoor spot " Okutama ”.
Around Okutama, which can be reached in about 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Shinjuku, Experience nature in various ways, mainly through outdoor leisure activities such as camping and BBQ can do.
In spring including the Golden Week season, "canoe / kayak" and "SUP / SUP" etc. Water activities with rivers and lakes as play fields are recommended .
Also known as the king of activities The season where you can enjoy the most torrent river rafting in a year in "rafting" known as
Access from Tokyo to Okutama
By train
Shinjuku → JR Limited Express Azusa → Tachikawa → JR Chuo/Ome Line → Okutama (required time: about 1 hour 40 minutes)
by car
Shuto Expressway → via Chuo Expressway → Okutama (required time: about 1 hour 50 minutes)
Major sightseeing spots in Okutama
Hibara Limestone Cave / American Camp Village / Lake Okutama / Mitake Gorge / Hinohara Village Museum / etc.
Okutama's popular activities, leisure, experiences, and play
Paragliding / Rafting / Canoe/Kayak / SUP / SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) / Canyoning/Shower Climbing / Such
Recommended plans for Okutama
[Tokyo Okutama] Exhilarating river play! Tama River rafting tour (half-day course) with photo data ☆
- 4.9
- (31 reviews and testimonials)
For rafting, 7 guests board one rubber boat and go down together. Ride a natural roller coaster and monopolize the scenery from the clear stream surrounded by nature. There are plenty of fun things to do, such as winds boasting boating and jumping from rocks! A special body in the great nature of Mitake Gorge, which has been selected as one of the 100 most famous waters
- 4.9
- (60 reviews and testimonials)
"SUP (stand up paddle surfing)" is highly relaxing and effective for exercise. The calm lake surface with no waves or currents is perfect for safety. Stand on the surface of the water, be active at times, and lie down for a while when you get tired. Being able to do that is one of the attractions of Lake SUP.
[Kanto] Set course (half-day experience + tandem flight)
- 4.9
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
This course is a set of experience flight and tandem flight menu. When you're not flying in tandem, let's play with the instructor repeatedly with the floating experience! Have a day full of paragliding in nature!
[Tokyo/ Okutama] Lake Shiromaru Kayak experience tour ♪ Half-day short course
- 4.6
- (13 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy canoeing and kayaking experience tours on Lake Shiromaru, an oasis in Tokyo. The purpose of this tour is for you to be healed by the nature of Okutama while manipulating canoes and kayaks. This course is for inexperienced people and beginners, so even those who are not good at exercise or can't swim are okay. An experienced instructor carefully lectures on operation methods and precautions
- 4.9
- (81 reviews and testimonials)
A full-fledged canyoning tour in a clear valley surrounded by deep greenery that you can't imagine in Tokyo! The course has short distances and is packed with playful points, so you can fully enjoy playing in the river even for half a day. Slide down the natural waterslides made by carving the rocks with water, jump into the natural pools, and play in the river.
Kanto Recommended Golden Week Outing Spot│Kanagawa/Kamakura
A town where historical buildings that convey the good old Japanese culture to the present day, modern and stylish townscapes, and nature such as the sea and mountains are in harmony. Kamakura ”.
Because of the good access that can be reached in about 1 hour by train or car from Tokyo A popular area for day trips such as dates and walks am.
To fully enjoy Kamakura during Golden Week The keywords are "walking" and "sea" .
Enjoy marine sports and outdoor leisure activities on the beach in the morning, and enjoy sightseeing and strolling along Komachi Street while having lunch in the afternoon. is the recommended way to enjoy
How to get from Tokyo to Kamakura
By train
Shinjuku → JR Shonan Shinjuku Line → Kamakura (required time: about 1 hour)
by car
Yokohama Yokosuka Road → Kamakura (required time: about 1 hour)
Main sightseeing spots in Kamakura
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine / Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in Temple) / Hasedera Temple / Zeniarai Benzaiten (Ugafuku Shrine) / Yuigahama Beach / etc.
Kamakura's popular activities, leisure, experiences, and play
Kimono rental / surf school / SUP / SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) / Sea fishing/fishing boat / windsurfing / Such
Recommended plans for Kamakura
[Kanagawa / Kamakura] ★ One person can participate ♪ ★ SUP certified school ★ With photo data!
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
SUPA (Japan SUP Board Association) certified and SIJ (Japan SUP Instructors Association) certified instructors are mainly small-group schools with experienced marine sports staff. Our shop is the only Japan SUP Instructor Association [SUP certification school] in Kamakura Zaimokuza. I am looking forward to participating in the SUP experience school at our shop
- 4.4
- (26 reviews and testimonials)
***In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we are limiting the number of people per boat to 14. If you wish to have more than 14 people, we will correspond with multiple boats, so please divide it into two or more reservations. ** Beginners can feel at ease because the assistants are kind and polite to support. ----------------------------
- 4.8
- (20 reviews and testimonials)
The first hour will be a trial school. Our veteran handsome instructor will guide you all the time, so anyone can enjoy it easily, including those who are uneasy and those who are not good at swimming. After that, it is the most popular course where you can freely rent for 2 hours with the skills learned at the school. A photo present during the experience! (For those who can post on blogs and HP
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
・Special price of 6,600 yen from the normal one-day course price of 8,800 yen! !・Experienced instructors will guide you carefully and happily.・Close to the station, tens of seconds to the beach, right next to the old folk house cafe area, tourist spots ◎ First, the instructor will give you a solid ride and safety course. Unlike other shops, it will be implemented in a small number of people. [Experience schedule
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
We have more than 1,000 carefully selected kimono yukata! Please spend time to make your tour of the ancient capital Kamakura more colorful.
Kanto Recommended Spots for Golden Week│Tochigi and Nikko
It has many sightseeing spots centered around Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate. sunlight ”.
It takes about 2 hours by train or car from central Tokyo. A popular hot spring travel spot representing the Kanto region is one of
In addition, the Nikko area is surrounded by 2,000-meter-class mountains such as Mt. Shirane and Mt. Nantai. An outdoor spot where you can feel the richness of nature Also known as
" Climbing/trekking "or" Nature guided tour , or at Lake Chuzenji, etc. Canoe/Kayak You can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities such as
How to get from Tokyo to Nikko
By train
Ikebukuro → JR Limited Express Spacia Kinugawa → Shimoimaichi → Tobu Nikko (required time: about 2 hours)
by car
Tohoku Expressway → Nikko (required time: about 2 hours)
Major tourist attractions in Nikko
Nikko Toshogu Shrine / Senjogahara / Lake Chuzenji / Irohazaka / Kegon Falls / etc.
Nikko's Popular Activities, Leisure, Experiences, Plays
Eco tours and nature guided tours / Trekking (climbing/hiking) / Canoe/Kayak / River fishing/mountain stream fishing / One-day hot spring bathing / Such
Recommended plans for Nikko
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
This is the [15:30~17:30 plan]. Take a canoe tour of the beautiful evening hours of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, a World Heritage Site. Watching the sun slowly set while floating on the lake will definitely help you get rid of the fatigue of the day! With a small number of people, the guide will give you an easy-to-understand lecture on how to ride and paddle the canoe, so even beginners can enjoy it.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
A full-fledged mountain stream fishing spot using the rich nature of Sanyori in the mountains of Nikko City! You can relax and enjoy fishing while listening to the murmuring of the river, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind.
- 4.9
- (18 reviews and testimonials)
An adventure for beginners, a course that jumps over various large and small waterfalls, and goes down while playing with sliders. Easy access in 10 minutes on foot when entering or leaving the valley, canyoning that you can easily participate even if you are not confident in your physical strength. A leisurely walk while listening to the chirping of wild birds is an extraordinary experience.
- 4.8
- (16 reviews and testimonials)
This is [10:00~12:00, 13:00~15:00 plan]. Canoe around Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, which is also a World Heritage Site. By canoeing on the lake, you can see a wonderful view that cannot be seen from the land. With a small number of people, the guide will give a lecture on how to ride and paddle the canoe in an easy-to-understand manner, so even beginners can feel at ease.
- 4.8
- (17 reviews and testimonials)
Oku-Nikko is a bird watcher's paradise, where various wild birds live in diverse environments. You can enjoy the world of wild birds more deeply by valuing requests and questions at the site on a small-group "almost" chartered tour. The person in charge is a veteran guide who has been conducting nature tours centered on living things such as wild birds in Oku-Nikko for 20 years. Connections between wild birds and other nature and other attractions
Kanto Recommended Golden Week Outing Spot│Gunma Minakami
Located at the northernmost tip of Gunma Prefecture and on the border with Niigata Prefecture, Minakami (on the water) ”.
Numerous hot springs spring out, such as Minakami Hot Spring Village called "Minakami Eighteen Hot Springs" and Sarugakyo Hot Spring. One of the most popular hot spring resorts in the Kanto region is one of
Around Minakami, which is rich in nature surrounded by mountains such as Asahidake, Various outdoor activity experience tours are held throughout the year It has been.
In spring including Golden Week, "Rafting" counted as one of Kanto's three major river descent spots is recommended.
In addition, it is represented by "canoe / kayak" and "sup / SUP" held in the surrounding lakes. Many popular water activities am.
Access from Tokyo to Minakami
By train
Shinjuku → JR Shonan Shinjuku Line → Omiya → JR Shinkansen Toki → Jomo Kogen → Minakami (required time: about 2 hours)
by car
Kanetsu Expressway → Jomo Kogen → Minakami (required time: about 2 hours 15 minutes)
Main sightseeing spots in Minakami
Tanigawadake / Tanigawadake Ropeway / Ichino Kurasawa / Yagisawa Dam / Lake Akaya / etc.
Minakami's Popular Activities, Leisure, Experiences, Plays
Rafting / Canoe/Kayak / Canyoning/Shower Climbing / Eco tours and nature guided tours / Trekking (climbing/hiking) / Such
Recommended plans for Minakami
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
[Rainy season limited event] During the rainy day tour in June, tour photo gifts! ! Let's enjoy the outdoors even in the rain! ! [One drop corona countermeasures and requests to customers] https://wp.me/p9YmqI-1MI [Let's enjoy the hot topic packraft! ] Let's have fun with the topic "Packraft" in the outdoor industry
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy slow kayaking with almost no current. This experience area is recommended for first-time kayakers and families. Of course, it is also recommended for those who want to do river kayaking in earnest. For those who are worried about kayaking, we will prepare a two-seater inflatable kayak with excellent stability.
SUP2 hour tour! Photo present! [Gunma Minakami] Let's take a walk on the water! (2 people or more)
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
I am doing a SUP (SUP) tour which is a hot topic now. Would you like to stand on the water and take a leisurely walk in the great outdoors? Because it is a small number of people system, even beginners and those who can not swim can participate with confidence. We have prepared a highly stable SUP, so you won't fall too much. Fall or not, it's up to you! ? Any age from 4 years old can participate
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
It is a one-day plan where you can enjoy the buggy to your heart's content. Elementary school students can participate, so let's all have a blast!
[Gunma Minakami] Super deals! Under opening discount enforcement! Canyoning half-day course
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
[Gunma Minakami] Super deals! Under opening discount enforcement! Canyoning half-day course ☆ Tour photo 1 group 1000 yen
Kanto recommended outing spots for Golden Week│Saitama/Nagatoro
Located in the northwestern part of Saitama Prefecture Nagatoro is an outdoor spot rich in nature that flows through the Nagatoro Valley in the upper reaches of the Arakawa River.
Nagatoro Town, which has prospered as a tourist destination since the Meiji Era, now receives about 3 million tourists a year. Beautiful nature that charms each of spring, summer, autumn and winter visit in search of
Experience tours such as "Nagatoro Line Kudari" and "Rafting" are held in the upstream of Arakawa River. One of Japan's leading river rafting spots Also known as
Also, "Paragliding" and "SUP / SUP" etc. Enjoying a variety of outdoor activities am.
Access from Tokyo to Nagatoro
By train
Ikebukuro → Tobu Tojo Line → Yorii → Nagatoro Railway → Nagatoro (required time: about 2 hours)
by car
Kanetsu Expressway → Nagatoro (required time: about 2 hours)
Major sightseeing spots in Nagatoro
Nagatoro Line Ride / Nagatoro Iwadatami / Hodosan Ropeway / Chichibu Shrine / Chichibu Muse Park / etc.
Nagatoro's Popular Activities, Leisure, Experiences, Plays
Rafting / Canoe/Kayak / Paragliding / athletic zipline / BBQ / Such
Recommended plans for Nagatoro
【埼玉・Nagatoro】半日Raftingツアー！《カップル・女性・ファミリー・グループで楽しめる！》
- 4.8
- (106 reviews and testimonials)
Raftingとは...なんて説明は不要なぐらい参加者もリピーターも増え、今やアウトドアアクティビティの王様となったRafting！一応説明すると頑丈なゴムボートを使用して川を漕ぎ下るアウトドアアクティビティam.グループで力を合わせて荒波を突破するスリルと爽快感が魅力am.そんなRaftingツアーを埼
[Saitama/Yorii/Nagatoro] Packraft/Ducky Tour/Family/Children Welcome!
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
Ducky, a very light single-seater packraft weighing about 3 kg and a stable two-seater boat! Full of private river elements! Experience packraft or ducky in quiet nature, sometimes gently, sometimes violently! Adults (junior high school students and older) basically board a one-seater boat and row down. Safety explanation before starting and basic rowing
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
◆It is a plan to meet at Seibu Shinjuku Line "Honkawagoe Station" west exit (in front of Lawson on the right side of the rotary) at 8:20. Practice the rise up first. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a small hill of about 25m to a height of 5m-10m and a distance of about 80m. Entrust yourself to the wings that you have raised yourself, and the experience of flying leisurely through the air is an unforgettable experience.
[Saitama Chichibu] Experience "River Trip" with Nagatoro Rafting!
- 4.9
- (25 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy playing in the river more than anywhere else on Nagatoro's longest course of about 7km! Ride a rafting boat at Canoe Village Nagatoro, a 5-minute walk from Kami-Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway, and depart for a stylish and fun "river trip"!
- 4.9
- (9 reviews and testimonials)
[Downriver with SUP! ] We will go down the river with SUP on a course of about 2 km on the Arakawa flowing through Nagatoro. It is an activity where you can feel the difficulty of the river, the scenery that flows, and the exhilaration. ◆ Tour start time 4/1-7/14 (excluding 4/29-5/6), 9/19-11/30・9:30-・13:00-4/29-5/6, 7/ 15-9/18・
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