Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Abiko

Abiko is a city in Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, home to about 131,771 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 62 buddhist sites, 62 temples, 19 museums and 17 parks. The must-see places are 大光寺 (1 km), 我孫子香取神社 (1 km) and Lake Teganuma (1 km).

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Abiko, Chiba Prefecture
Abiko, Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Abiko at a glance

Location
Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 131,771
Coordinates
35.8667° N, 140.0167° E
Places within 50 km
178 (178 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Abiko

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Abiko: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Abiko

62 buddhist sites within 100 km of Abiko. The closest is 大光寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 大光寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~0 km · Must-see
  • 龍光院 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Tōkai-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Shosenji · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 来迎寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 真栄寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see

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Temples near Abiko

62 temples within 100 km of Abiko. The closest is 我孫子香取神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Abiko

19 museums within 100 km of Abiko. The closest is Shunkaen BONSAI Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Abiko

17 parks within 100 km of Abiko. The closest is H.C. Andersen Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Abiko

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Abiko. The closest is 越谷アリタキ植物園 (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Abiko

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abiko. The closest is 犢橋貝塚 (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Abiko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abiko
  2. 1 km 我孫子香取神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  3. 1 km 大光寺 · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  4. 3 km 柴崎神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  5. 3 km 将門神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  6. 2 km Lake Teganuma · lake, Chiba Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Abiko

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How to reach Abiko

    All places near Abiko by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abiko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites6262大光寺 (1 km)
    Temples6262我孫子香取神社 (1 km)
    Museums1919Shunkaen BONSAI Museum (27 km)
    Parks1717H.C. Andersen Park (16 km)
    Other attractions77Yoshiwara Red Light District (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55越谷アリタキ植物園 (26 km)
    Forts & heritage44犢橋貝塚 (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Teganuma (1 km)
    Churches11St. Mary's Cathedral (39 km)

    Abiko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abiko?

    大光寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 我孫子香取神社 (temple, about 1 km), Lake Teganuma (lake, about 1 km), 柴崎神社 (temple, about 3 km), 将門神社 (temple, about 3 km), 龍光院 (Buddhist site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abiko?

    178 places on Spotwander: 62 buddhist sites, 62 temples, 19 museums, 17 parks, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Abiko?

    大光寺, about 1 km by road; 龍光院 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Abiko?

    我孫子香取神社, about 1 km by road; 柴崎神社 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Abiko?

    Shunkaen BONSAI Museum, about 27 km by road; Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel Facility (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abiko?

    Start in Abiko, visit 我孫子香取神社, then 大光寺, then 柴崎神社, then 将門神社, then Lake Teganuma, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abiko?

    October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Abiko

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Abiko’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Abiko on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.