Cities Near Nagoya
Cities near Nagoya, Japan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Inuyama, Toyota, Gifu. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Nagoya, Japan is Inuyama, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InuyamaJapan's oldest castle and old town | 14 mi / 22 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ToyotaCar museums and factory tours | 15 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GifuCormorant fishing and a hill castle | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ToyohashiStreetcars and beaches | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| IseJapan's holiest shrine | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kuwana | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Toki | 19 mi / 31 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Handa | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suzuka | 28 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hikone | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Nagoya
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Inuyama, Toyota, Gifu, Toyohashi, Ise. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Nagoya include Inuyama, Toyota, Gifu, Toyohashi, Ise. The closest is Inuyama, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.