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Haneda Airport · Pickup / Return
Haneda Loop: Okutama, Kawaguchiko, Yatsugatake & Karuizawa
A highland route from Tokyo's Okutama valley up to the Yatsugatake plateau and Karuizawa.
- Suggested days
- 5
- Total distance
- 640 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 640 km over 5 days, roughly 128 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Haneda Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Haneda → Okutama
Lake Okutama
Okutama, Nishitama, Tokyo
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking at the visitor centre
DAY 2
Okutama → Lake Kawaguchi
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakura, Fujiyoshida
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking; 398 steps to the pagoda
DAY 3
Kawaguchiko → Yatsugatake
Kiyosato Highland Lookout
Takane, Hokuto
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking
DAY 4
Yatsugatake → Karuizawa
Shiraito Falls
Karuizawa, Kitasaku
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Roadside parking, JPY 500
Old Karuizawa Ginza
Karuizawa, Kitasaku
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Town parking, JPY 300/hour
DAY 5
Karuizawa → Haneda
Yokokawa SA
Annaka, Gunma
Suggested stay: 40 min
Parking: Free SA parking
Haneda Airport
Arrival / Return
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