Tokyo to Arakurayama Sengen Park and Yokohama: Day trip
Private ride with a local driver
8h 30mRound tripPrivate driver
About your trip
Experience the magic of cherry blossom season on a carefully paced day trip from Tokyo. Arakurayama Sengen Park offers serene Fuji-view scenery, while Yokohama adds a coastal, urban flourish—creating a perfectly balanced spring escape filled with color and calm.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Tokyo whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your professional driver will pick you up in Tokyo, guide you between Arakurayama Sengen Park and Yokohama, and return you comfortably to your accommodation for a relaxed, worry-free day.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Arakurayama Sengen Park and Yokohama should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From US$261
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalUS$783
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Tokyo
You choose the pickup spot. Arakurayama Sengen Park
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discoverStop: 2 hours - admission not included
Yokohama
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discoverStop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included
Back to Tokyo
We’ll take you back to your starting point.Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
The park is about 67 miles (108 km) from central Tokyo, and the drive takes approximately 1.5 hours. The park is located in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, near the Fuji Five Lakes region, offering a markedly different landscape from the city.
Reaching the Chureito Pagoda requires climbing around 398 steps from the park entrance. The ascent is gradual with scenic spots along the way where you can pause and enjoy partial views of Mount Fuji. An alternative flatter path is available for those who prefer a gentler route to the upper shrine area.
The park itself is free to enter at all times. There is no admission charge for walking the grounds or climbing to the Chureito Pagoda. Parking fees may apply during peak cherry blossom season. All other costs, including any food or souvenirs, are at your own expense.
Yokohama has a distinctly more open, coastal feel than Tokyo. Its international heritage, wide harbor promenade, and relaxed Minato Mirai district make it feel cosmopolitan yet unhurried. It's a satisfying contrast to both the rural atmosphere of Arakurayama Sengen Park and the intensity of central Tokyo.
The most iconic photo position is from the elevated platform near the Chureito Pagoda, where the five-story pagoda, cherry blossoms, and Mount Fuji align in one frame. This is one of Japan's most photographed views. Midway viewpoints on the staircase also offer good compositions with fewer crowds.
Spring in Yamanashi Prefecture and Yokohama is generally mild and pleasant, but mountain areas like Fujiyoshida can be cooler than Tokyo, especially in the morning. Layering is recommended. Rain is possible in April, so a compact umbrella or light waterproof layer is a practical addition to your bag.
Visitors have 2.5 hours in Yokohama. Highlights include Sakura-dori in the Minato Mirai district, where cherry trees line modern waterfront architecture, and Yamashita Park along the harbor. The area is walkable, cosmopolitan, and full of cafes and scenic spots to explore at a relaxed pace.
Cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park typically peak in early to mid-April, slightly later than central Tokyo due to the park's higher elevation in Yamanashi Prefecture. The blossoms frame the iconic Chureito Pagoda and offer views of Mount Fuji, so timing your visit around peak bloom makes a big difference to the experience.
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