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The 9 Best Day Trips from Ise

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Ise, Japan, led by Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe. The closest is Okazaki, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ise at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Osaka	112 km W	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Nagoya	80 km N	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Kobe	141 km W	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Kyoto	105 km NW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Hamamatsu	98 km E	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Nishinomiya	128 km W	2 hr	Full-day trip
Toyota	78 km NE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Gifu	105 km N	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Okazaki	67 km NE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ise

1
Osaka, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Ise3 hr 30 min round trip
Known for キッズプラザ大阪.
Also nearby: Higashiosaka, Amagasaki, Hirakata, Toyonaka, Suita.
2
Nagoya, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Ise2 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.
Also nearby: Ichinomiya.
3
Kobe, Japan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Ise4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for BE KOBE.
4
Kyoto, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-west of Ise3 hr 20 min round trip
Known for 京都タワー.
5
Hamamatsu, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Ise3 hr round trip
Known for 浜松市動物園.
6
Nishinomiya, Japan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km west of Ise4 hr round trip
7
Toyota, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-east of Ise3 hr round trip
8
Gifu, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Ise3 hr 20 min round trip
9
Okazaki, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Ise2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ise to Osaka

A realistic pace for Osaka, 112 km from Ise. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Ise
09:15Arrive in Osaka (1 hr 45 min drive)
09:30キッズプラザ大阪
11:30Lunch
12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Osaka
15:15Head back to Ise
17:00Home in Ise

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ise?: The best day trips from Ise are Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Hamamatsu. The closest is Okazaki, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ise?: Okazaki is the closest, 67 km north-east of Ise, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ise for a day out?: Osaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 112 km west of Ise and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ise?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kobe at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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