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The 8 Best Day Trips from Matsusaka

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Matsusaka, Japan, led by Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe. The closest is Nagoya, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Matsusaka at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Osaka	96 km W	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Nagoya	75 km NE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Kobe	125 km W	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Kyoto	87 km NW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Hamamatsu	110 km E	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Nishinomiya	111 km W	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Gifu	96 km N	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Ichinomiya	84 km N	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Matsusaka

1
Osaka, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km west of Matsusaka3 hr 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 25 min by car75 km north-east of Matsusaka2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.
Also nearby: Toyota, Okazaki.
3
Kobe, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Matsusaka3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for BE KOBE.
4
Kyoto, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Matsusaka2 hr 40 min round trip
Known for 京都タワー.
5
Hamamatsu, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Matsusaka3 hr 30 min round trip
Known for 浜松市動物園.
6
Nishinomiya, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Matsusaka3 hr 30 min round trip
7
Gifu, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Matsusaka3 hr round trip
8
Ichinomiya, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Matsusaka2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Matsusaka to Osaka

A realistic pace for Osaka, 96 km from Matsusaka. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Matsusaka
10:00Arrive in Osaka (1 hr 30 min drive)
10:15キッズプラザ大阪
12:15Lunch
13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Osaka
16:00Head back to Matsusaka
17:30Home in Matsusaka

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Matsusaka?: The best day trips from Matsusaka are Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Hamamatsu. The closest is Nagoya, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Matsusaka?: Nagoya is the closest, 75 km north-east of Matsusaka, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Matsusaka for a day out?: Osaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 96 km west of Matsusaka and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Matsusaka?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kobe at 125 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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