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Taking a day trip to Hikone from Kyoto

October 26, 2026December 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. However, there is another great city near Kyoto with a small yet equally impressive castle. That city is Hikone. Located about 25 miles northeast …

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Categories Day Trips, Hikone, Japan, Kyoto Tags Castles, Cherry Blossoms Leave a comment
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Hi, I’m Anthony! I’m a California-based travel writer who has visited more than 40 countries. Here I share my travel stories, restaurant reviews, and day trips.

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