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The 12 Best Day Trips from Moriguchi

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 Moriguchi, Japan, led by Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto. The closest is Nishinomiya, about 35 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Moriguchi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nagoya132 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kobe35 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Kyoto36 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Okayama150 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Himeji80 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nishinomiya22 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Toyota150 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Takamatsu146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Okazaki148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Minato69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Nara-shi22 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Wakayama67 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Moriguchi

  1. 1

    Nagoya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Moriguchi4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.

    Also nearby: Gifu, Ichinomiya.

  2. 2

    Kobe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km west of Moriguchi1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for BE KOBE.

  3. 3

    Kyoto, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north-east of Moriguchi1 hr 20 min round trip

    What travelers see in Kyoto

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha - You'll be mesmerized by the vibrant vermilion torii gates that create a stunning pathway up the sacred Mount Inari.
    • Kinkaku-ji - You'll be captivated by the shimmering gold leaf that covers the upper two floors of this Zen Buddhist temple, reflecting beautifully in the surrounding pond.
    • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - You'll find yourself enveloped by towering bamboo stalks that sway gently in the summer breeze, creating a soothing rustle that feels magical.

    Also nearby: Ōtsu.

    14 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Kyoto
  4. 4

    Okayama, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km west of Moriguchi4 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Himeji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Moriguchi2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Nishinomiya, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km west of Moriguchi1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Toyota, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km east of Moriguchi4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Moriguchi4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Okazaki, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Moriguchi4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Minato, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Moriguchi2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nara-shi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km east of Moriguchi1 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Wakayama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Moriguchi2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Moriguchi to Kyoto

A realistic pace for Kyoto, 36 km from Moriguchi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Moriguchi
  2. 09:10Arrive in Kyoto (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Fushimi Inari Taisha
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Kinkaku-ji
  6. 14:25Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  7. 15:55Head back to Moriguchi
  8. 16:35Home in Moriguchi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Moriguchi?
The best day trips from Moriguchi are Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Okayama, Himeji. The closest is Nishinomiya, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Moriguchi?
Nishinomiya is the closest, 22 km west of Moriguchi, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Moriguchi?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Moriguchi: Nishinomiya (35 min), Nara-shi (35 min), Kobe (40 min), Kyoto (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Moriguchi for a day out?
Nagoya is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km north-east of Moriguchi and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Moriguchi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Toyota at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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