The 13 Best Day Trips from Okazaki
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Okazaki, Japan, led by Nagoya, Kyoto, Hamamatsu. The closest is Toyohashi, about 40 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 Okazaki at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya | 35 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kyoto | 129 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Hamamatsu | 59 km SE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 111 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Higashiosaka | 148 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hirakata | 139 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Gifu | 64 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ichinomiya | 51 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Toyohashi | 28 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Nara-shi | 128 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Takatsuki | 142 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Yokkaichi | 50 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Ibaraki | 147 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Okazaki
- 1
Nagoya, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north-west of Okazaki1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Nana-chan Mannequin.
Also nearby: Kasugai.
- 2
Kyoto, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km west of Okazaki4 hr round tripKnown for 京都タワー.
Also nearby: Ōtsu.
- 3
Hamamatsu, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Okazaki2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 浜松市動物園.
- 4
Shizuoka, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km east of Okazaki3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Higashiosaka, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km west of Okazaki4 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Hirakata, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Okazaki4 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Gifu, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Okazaki2 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Ichinomiya, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Okazaki2 hr round trip - 9
Toyohashi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south-east of Okazaki1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Nara-shi, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km west of Okazaki4 hr round trip - 11
Takatsuki, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Okazaki4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Yokkaichi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km west of Okazaki2 hr round trip - 13
Ibaraki, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Okazaki4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Okazaki to Nagoya
A realistic pace for Nagoya, 35 km from Okazaki. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Okazaki
- 09:10Arrive in Nagoya (40 min drive)
- 09:25Nana-chan Mannequin
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nagoya
- 15:10Head back to Okazaki
- 15:50Home in Okazaki
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Okazaki?
- The best day trips from Okazaki are Nagoya, Kyoto, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Higashiosaka. The closest is Toyohashi, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Okazaki?
- Toyohashi is the closest, 28 km south-east of Okazaki, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Okazaki?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Okazaki: Toyohashi (40 min), Nagoya (40 min), Yokkaichi (1 hr), Ichinomiya (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Okazaki for a day out?
- Nagoya is the largest city in day-trip range, 35 km north-west of Okazaki and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Okazaki?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Higashiosaka 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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