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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nagoya135 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kobe31 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Kyoto36 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Okayama145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Himeji75 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Nishinomiya18 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Takamatsu142 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Gifu135 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ichinomiya131 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Minato69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Nara-shi28 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Wakayama67 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Kasugai143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yokkaichi103 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Suita

  1. 1

    Nagoya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km east of Suita4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.

  2. 2

    Kobe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Suita1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for BE KOBE.

  3. 3

    Kyoto, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north-east of Suita1 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.

  4. 4

    Okayama, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Suita4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Himeji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Suita2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Nishinomiya, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km west of Suita50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Suita4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Gifu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Suita4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ichinomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Suita4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Minato, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Suita2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nara-shi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km east of Suita1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Wakayama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Suita2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Kasugai, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Suita4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Yokkaichi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 08:30Leave Suita
  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 Suita
  8. 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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