The 12 Best Day Trips from Kakamigahara
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Kakamigahara, Japan, led by Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto. The closest is Nagoya, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Kakamigahara at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | 148 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Nagoya | 26 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kyoto | 110 km SW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Hamamatsu | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 146 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kanazawa | 133 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Toyota | 45 km SE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Toyama | 146 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hirakata | 129 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Okazaki | 59 km SE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Toyohashi | 86 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Nara-shi | 126 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Kakamigahara
- 1
Osaka, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Kakamigahara4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for キッズプラザ大阪.
Also nearby: Higashiosaka, Toyonaka, Suita.
- 2
Nagoya, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km south of Kakamigahara1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Nana-chan Mannequin.
- 3
Kyoto, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-west of Kakamigahara3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 京都タワー.
- 4
Hamamatsu, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Kakamigahara3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 浜松市動物園.
- 5
Shizuoka, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Kakamigahara4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Kanazawa, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Kakamigahara4 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Toyota, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km south-east of Kakamigahara1 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Toyama, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Kakamigahara4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Hirakata, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Kakamigahara4 hr round trip - 10
Okazaki, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Kakamigahara2 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Toyohashi, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Kakamigahara2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Nara-shi, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south-west of Kakamigahara4 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Kakamigahara to Osaka
A realistic pace for Osaka, 148 km from Kakamigahara. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Kakamigahara
- 09:50Arrive in Osaka (2 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05キッズプラザ大阪
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Osaka
- 15:50Head back to Kakamigahara
- 18:10Home in Kakamigahara
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Kakamigahara?
- The best day trips from Kakamigahara are Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. The closest is Nagoya, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Kakamigahara?
- Nagoya is the closest, 26 km south of Kakamigahara, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Kakamigahara?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Kakamigahara: Nagoya (40 min), Toyota (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Kakamigahara for a day out?
- Osaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 148 km south-west of Kakamigahara and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Kakamigahara?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Osaka at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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