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The 14 Best Day Trips from Itami

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Itami, Japan, led by Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto. The closest is Higashiosaka, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Itami at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nagoya144 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kobe22 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Kyoto42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Okayama135 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Himeji64 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Higashiosaka21 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Takamatsu134 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hirakata23 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Gifu143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ichinomiya140 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Minato67 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nara-shi38 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Wakayama65 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Takatsuki21 km E30 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Itami

  1. 1

    Nagoya, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km east of Itami4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.

  2. 2

    Kobe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-west of Itami1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for BE KOBE.

  3. 3

    Kyoto, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Itami1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 京都タワー.

    Also nearby: Ōtsu.

  4. 4

    Okayama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Itami4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Himeji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Itami2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Higashiosaka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-east of Itami1 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Itami4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Hirakata, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km east of Itami1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gifu, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Itami4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ichinomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Itami4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Minato, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Itami2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nara-shi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km east of Itami1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Wakayama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south of Itami2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Takatsuki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km east of Itami1 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Itami to Nagoya

A realistic pace for Nagoya, 144 km from Itami. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Itami
  2. 09:45Arrive in Nagoya (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Nana-chan Mannequin
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nagoya
  6. 15:45Head back to Itami
  7. 18:00Home in Itami

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Itami?
The best day trips from Itami are Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Okayama, Himeji. The closest is Higashiosaka, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Itami?
Higashiosaka is the closest, 21 km south-east of Itami, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Itami?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Itami: Higashiosaka (30 min), Takatsuki (30 min), Kobe (35 min), Hirakata (35 min), Nara-shi (45 min), Kyoto (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Itami for a day out?
Nagoya is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km east of Itami and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Itami?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nagoya at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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