Day trip from Nara-shi to Osaka
Osaka lies 28 km (17 mi) west of Nara-shi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 28 km (17 mi) apart, Osaka is a realistic day trip from Nara-shi: about 27 min each way by road.
| Nara-shi | Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 367,353 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
What to see in Osaka
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Municipal Central Library | 1,393,134 | 2019 |
The busiest is Osaka Municipal Central Library at 1,393,134 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Osaka
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Staying in Osaka
Our booking partner lists 4,508+ places to stay in Osaka (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 951 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (549), and 30 are five-star. Across 818 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,129,118 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Osaka
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Common questions
How far is Osaka from Nara-shi?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, west of Nara-shi; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Osaka by road?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nara-shi and Osaka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Osaka?
Our booking partner lists 4,508+ places to stay in Osaka, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.