The 14 Best Day Trips from Kakegawa

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Kakegawa, Japan, led by Nagoya, Hamamatsu, Sagamihara. The closest is Hamamatsu, 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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kakegawa

  1. 1

    Nagoya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Kakegawa

    Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.

  2. 2

    Hamamatsu, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km west of Kakegawa

    Known for 浜松市動物園.

  3. 3

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Kakegawa
  4. 4

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north-east of Kakegawa
  5. 5

    Fujisawa, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Kakegawa
  6. 6

    Toyota, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Kakegawa
  7. 7

    Gifu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Kakegawa
  8. 8

    Okazaki, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Kakegawa
  9. 9

    Ichinomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Kakegawa
  10. 10

    Toyohashi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km west of Kakegawa
  11. 11

    Yokkaichi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Kakegawa
  12. 12

    Tsu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km west of Kakegawa
  13. 13

    Hiratsuka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Kakegawa
  14. 14

    Fuji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-east of Kakegawa

A sample day: Kakegawa to Nagoya

  1. 07:30Leave Kakegawa
  2. 09:15Arrive in Nagoya (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Nana-chan Mannequin
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nagoya
  6. 15:15Head back to Kakegawa
  7. 17:00Home in Kakegawa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kakegawa?
The best day trips from Kakegawa are Nagoya, Hamamatsu, Sagamihara, Shizuoka, Fujisawa. The closest is Hamamatsu, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kakegawa?
Hamamatsu is the closest, 27 km west of Kakegawa, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kakegawa?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Kakegawa: Hamamatsu (40 min), Shizuoka (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Kakegawa for a day out?
Nagoya is the largest city in day-trip range, 111 km north-west of Kakegawa and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Kakegawa?
For a weekend away from Kakegawa, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Fujisawa (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Sagamihara (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Tsu (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Gifu (136 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kakegawa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Fujisawa 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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