If you have a free day and are looking for a place to spend your time meaningfully near Tokyo, I would advise you to go to the old Japanese capital Kamakura
The resort town of Karuizawa receives around ６ million tourists a year. The history of Karuizawa and tips on what to see in this popular Japanese resort.
If you decide to come to Japan, chances are good that your journey and introduction to the country of flowering sakura will start in Tokyo. Many friends, acquaintances and other travellers often ask me what I would recommend to see in Tokyo, how to arrange the sights and which route to take to make the most of their travel time.