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The 14 Best Day Trips from Fukuyama

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Fukuyama, Japan, led by Hiroshima, Okayama, Himeji. The closest is Kurashiki, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Fukuyama at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Hiroshima85 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Okayama55 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Himeji127 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Matsuyama90 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kurashiki38 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Shinagawa100 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Takamatsu65 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Kakogawachō-honmachi138 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tokushima120 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Matsue115 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Higashihiroshima58 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tottori-shi138 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Izumo112 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Imabari57 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Fukuyama

  1. 1

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Fukuyama2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 平和の門.

    Also nearby: Kure.

  2. 2

    Okayama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km east of Fukuyama2 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Himeji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km east of Fukuyama4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Matsuyama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Fukuyama2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Kurashiki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km east of Fukuyama1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Shinagawa, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south of Fukuyama3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km east of Fukuyama2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kakogawachō-honmachi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km east of Fukuyama4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tokushima, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Fukuyama3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Matsue, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Fukuyama3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Higashihiroshima, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km west of Fukuyama2 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tottori-shi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-east of Fukuyama4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Izumo, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Fukuyama3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Imabari, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Fukuyama2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Fukuyama to Hiroshima

A realistic pace for Hiroshima, 85 km from Fukuyama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Fukuyama
  2. 09:50Arrive in Hiroshima (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05平和の門
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hiroshima
  6. 15:50Head back to Fukuyama
  7. 17:10Home in Fukuyama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Fukuyama?
The best day trips from Fukuyama are Hiroshima, Okayama, Himeji, Matsuyama, Kurashiki. The closest is Kurashiki, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Fukuyama?
Kurashiki is the closest, 38 km east of Fukuyama, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Fukuyama?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Fukuyama: Kurashiki (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Fukuyama for a day out?
Hiroshima is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km west of Fukuyama and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Fukuyama?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tottori-shi at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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