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The 9 Best Day Trips from Tottori-shi

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Tottori-shi, Japan, led by Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto. The closest is Himeji, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tottori-shi at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Osaka	146 km SE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Kobe	125 km SE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Kyoto	148 km E	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Okayama	98 km S	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Himeji	87 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Nishinomiya	133 km SE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Kurashiki	110 km SW	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Fukuyama	138 km SW	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Takamatsu	131 km S	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Tottori-shi

1
Osaka, Japan
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Tottori-shi4 hr 30 min round trip
Known for キッズプラザ大阪.
Also nearby: Amagasaki, Hirakata, Toyonaka, Suita, Takatsuki.
2
Kobe, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of Tottori-shi3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for BE KOBE.
Also nearby: Akashi.
3
Kyoto, Japan
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Tottori-shi4 hr 40 min round trip
Known for 京都タワー.
4
Okayama, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of Tottori-shi3 hr round trip
5
Himeji, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-east of Tottori-shi2 hr 40 min round trip
6
Nishinomiya, Japan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Tottori-shi4 hr 10 min round trip
7
Kurashiki, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-west of Tottori-shi3 hr 30 min round trip
8
Fukuyama, Japan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Tottori-shi4 hr 20 min round trip
9
Takamatsu, Japan
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Tottori-shi4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tottori-shi to Osaka

A realistic pace for Osaka, 146 km from Tottori-shi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Tottori-shi
09:45Arrive in Osaka (2 hr 15 min drive)
10:00キッズプラザ大阪
12:00Lunch
13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Osaka
15:45Head back to Tottori-shi
18:00Home in Tottori-shi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tottori-shi?: The best day trips from Tottori-shi are Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Okayama, Himeji. The closest is Himeji, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tottori-shi?: Himeji is the closest, 87 km south-east of Tottori-shi, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Tottori-shi for a day out?: Osaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km south-east of Tottori-shi and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tottori-shi?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kyoto at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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