Travel · Day Trips
Make Time for a Day Away
Some places are worth leaving the city for. These guides cover day trips I have taken, from castle towns in Japan to the pyramids at Teotihuacan.
Start with the city you are staying in, then read how to get there and what to see.
Day Trips in Japan
Hikone from Kyoto or Osaka
Explore Hikone Castle, Genkyuen Garden, and the streets around this compact castle town.
Himeji from Kyoto or Osaka
Plan a visit to Himeji Castle, with ideas for Koko-en Garden and Mount Shosha.
Inuyama from Nagoya
Visit the castle above the Kiso River and explore the historic streets below.
Dazaifu from Fukuoka
Find your way to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, with more temples and sights to explore nearby.
Day Trips in Mexico
Teotihuacan from Mexico City
A guide to taking the public bus to Teotihuacan and visiting its ancient pyramids.
All Day Trip Guides
Browse all 5 Day Trips articles, listed alphabetically.