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The 15 Best Day Trips from Yonago

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Yonago, Japan, led by Hiroshima, Okayama, Himeji. The closest is Matsue, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Yonago at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Hiroshima140 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Okayama103 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Himeji142 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kurashiki102 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Fukuyama106 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Takamatsu139 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Matsue26 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Higashihiroshima126 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Tottori-shi82 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Izumo52 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Onomichi114 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Marugame134 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tsuyama74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Mihara117 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Toyooka135 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Yonago

  1. 1

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-west of Yonago4 hr 20 min round trip

    What travelers see in Hiroshima

    • Shukkeien Garden - In the heart of summer, Shukkei-en Garden bursts into vibrant colors, with the lush greenery accentuated by blooming lotus flowers in the pond.
    • Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima - As you stroll through the extensive paths of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the sight of cherry trees in full summer bloom adds a delicate beauty to the solemn atmosphere.
    • Hiroshima Castle - As you approach Hiroshima Castle, notice the refreshing sound of the moat's water lapping gently against the stone walls, particularly enjoyable in the summer breeze.
    11 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Hiroshima
  2. 2

    Okayama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Yonago3 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Himeji, Japan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-east of Yonago4 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Kurashiki, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Yonago3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Fukuyama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south of Yonago3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Yonago4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Matsue, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km west of Yonago1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Higashihiroshima, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-west of Yonago4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Tottori-shi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km east of Yonago2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Izumo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km west of Yonago2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Onomichi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Yonago3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Marugame, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Yonago4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Tsuyama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Yonago2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Mihara, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Yonago3 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Toyooka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km east of Yonago4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Yonago to Hiroshima

A realistic pace for Hiroshima, 140 km from Yonago. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Yonago
  2. 09:40Arrive in Hiroshima (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Shukkeien Garden
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
  6. 14:55Hiroshima Castle
  7. 16:25Head back to Yonago
  8. 18:35Home in Yonago

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Yonago?
The best day trips from Yonago are Hiroshima, Okayama, Himeji, Kurashiki, Fukuyama. The closest is Matsue, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Yonago?
Matsue is the closest, 26 km west of Yonago, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Yonago?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Yonago: Matsue (40 min), Izumo (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Yonago for a day out?
Hiroshima is the largest city in day-trip range, 140 km south-west of Yonago and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Yonago?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Himeji at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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