If you are looking for a day trip from Nagoya, Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture is the perfect choice. Located about 30 minutes north by train, this compact, walkable city on the Kiso River packs a surprising amount of history and sights into a small, easily navigated area. The main reason I made the trip was …
A great day trip from Mexico City is to Teotihuacan, one of the most important archaeological sites and Mesoamerican cities in the Americas. Teotihuacan is also a great day trip because it is close to Mexico City, a city of over 10 million people. While it is close to the city, Teotihuacan feels worlds away. …
If you are looking to take a day trip from Fukuoka, look no further than Dazaifu, a city located less than an hour away from Fukuoka City by train or bus. The city offers visitors temples, shrines, museums, shopping streets, historical sights, and more. Although Dazaifu wasn’t officially founded as a city until 1982, its …
When you are trying to plan a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, at the top of your list might be Himeji. Himeji is a wonderful town with an amazing castle. However, there is another great city near Kyoto with a small yet equally impressive castle. That city is Hikone. Located about 25 miles northeast …
If you are looking to take a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, then look no further than Himeji. Himeji, located less than an hour from Kyoto and Osaka by shinkansen (bullet train), makes for a great day trip. The main reason for visiting Himeji is to see the magnificent Himeji Castle, an UNESCO World …