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The 11 Best Day Trips from Uji

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Uji, Japan, led by Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe. The closest is Kyoto, 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 Uji at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Osaka35 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Nagoya106 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kobe61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kyoto15 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Himeji101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Toyota125 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Hirakata16 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Gifu105 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Toyonaka33 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Okazaki124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ichinomiya101 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Uji

  1. 1

    Osaka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-west of Uji1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for キッズプラザ大阪.

    Also nearby: Higashiosaka, Nishinomiya, Amagasaki, Suita.

  2. 2

    Nagoya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Uji3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Nana-chan Mannequin.

  3. 3

    Kobe, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Uji2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for BE KOBE.

  4. 4

    Kyoto, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km north of Uji50 min round trip

    Known for 京都タワー.

  5. 5

    Himeji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Uji3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Toyota, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Uji3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Hirakata, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Uji50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Gifu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Uji3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Toyonaka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km west of Uji1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Okazaki, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Uji3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ichinomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-east of Uji3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Uji to Osaka

A realistic pace for Osaka, 35 km from Uji. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Uji
  2. 09:10Arrive in Osaka (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25キッズプラザ大阪
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Osaka
  6. 15:10Head back to Uji
  7. 15:50Home in Uji

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Uji?
The best day trips from Uji are Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Himeji. The closest is Kyoto, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Uji?
Kyoto is the closest, 15 km north of Uji, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Uji?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Uji: Kyoto (25 min), Hirakata (25 min), Toyonaka (40 min), Osaka (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Uji for a day out?
Osaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 35 km south-west of Uji 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 Uji?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Toyota at 125 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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