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Cherry Blossoms

Taking a day trip to Hikone from Kyoto

June 10, 2025December 21, 2018 by Anthony
The main keep of Hikone Castle

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. But there is another great city near Kyoto with a small, but equally impressive castle. And this city is Hikone, located about 25 miles …

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