The 14 Best Day Trips from Suita
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Suita, Japan, led by Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto. The closest is Nishinomiya, about 25 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 Suita at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya | 135 km E | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Kobe | 31 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Kyoto | 36 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Okayama | 145 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Himeji | 75 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Nishinomiya | 18 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Takamatsu | 142 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Gifu | 135 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Ichinomiya | 131 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Minato | 69 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Nara-shi | 28 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Wakayama | 67 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Kasugai | 143 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Yokkaichi | 103 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Suita
- 1
Nagoya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km east of Suita4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Nana-chan Mannequin.
- 2
Kobe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km west of Suita1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for BE KOBE.
- 3
Kyoto, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north-east of Suita1 hr 20 min round tripWhat 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.
- 4
Okayama, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Suita4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Himeji, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Suita2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Nishinomiya, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km west of Suita50 min round trip - 7
Takamatsu, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Suita4 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Gifu, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Suita4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Ichinomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Suita4 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Minato, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Suita2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Nara-shi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km east of Suita1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Wakayama, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Suita2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Kasugai, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Suita4 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Yokkaichi, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km east of Suita3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Suita to Kyoto
A realistic pace for Kyoto, 36 km from Suita. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Suita
- 09:10Arrive in Kyoto (40 min drive)
- 09:25Fushimi Inari Taisha
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Kinkaku-ji
- 14:25Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- 15:55Head back to Suita
- 16:35Home in Suita
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Suita?
- The best day trips from Suita are Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Okayama, Himeji. The closest is Nishinomiya, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Suita?
- Nishinomiya is the closest, 18 km west of Suita, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Suita?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Suita: Nishinomiya (25 min), Nara-shi (40 min), Kobe (35 min), Kyoto (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Suita for a day out?
- Nagoya is the largest city in day-trip range, 135 km east of Suita 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 Suita?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Okayama at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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