Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ageoshimo

Ageoshimo is a city in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 219,401 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 70 temples, 57 buddhist sites, 9 museums and 9 parks. The must-see places are 妙厳寺 (1 km), 原市沼 (1 km) and 愛宕神社 (1 km).

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Ageoshimo at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 219,401
Coordinates
35.9714° N, 139.6138° E
Places within 50 km
156 (156 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Ageoshimo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ageoshimo: 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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Things to see near Ageoshimo, by type

Temples near Ageoshimo

70 temples within 100 km of Ageoshimo. The closest is 愛宕神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Ageoshimo

57 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ageoshimo. The closest is 妙厳寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 妙厳寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~0 km · Must-see
  • 清浄院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 梅松院 · Buddhist site · Kitaadachi · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 法光寺 · Buddhist site · Kitaadachi · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 慶福寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 西光寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ageoshimo

9 museums within 100 km of Ageoshimo. The closest is Bonsai Art Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ageoshimo

9 parks within 100 km of Ageoshimo. The closest is Ōmiya Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ageoshimo

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ageoshimo. The closest is 原市沼 (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ageoshimo

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ageoshimo. The closest is 岩槻藩遷喬館 (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ageoshimo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ageoshimo
  2. 1 km 妙厳寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  3. 1 km 原市沼 · nature spot, Saitama Prefecture
  4. 1 km 愛宕神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  5. 3 km 南方神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 3 km 氷川鍬神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Ageoshimo

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From travellers near Ageoshimo

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How to reach Ageoshimo

    All places near Ageoshimo by distance

    Within 15 km of Ageoshimo

    • Ōmiya Park · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Omiya Park Small Zoo · sanctuary · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 四恩寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 大圓寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Hikawa Shrine · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 寿楽院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 稲荷神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 小久喜久伊豆神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 八枝神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 天神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
    • 常福寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
    • 浄国寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
    • 住吉神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 合併記念見沼公園 · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 岩槻藩遷喬館 · fort · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 泉福寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Hisaizu · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 慈眼寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 諏訪神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 西福寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Saitama Super Arena · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • 氷川神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • 安楽寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • 慈恩寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • 川越運動公園 · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • 長伝寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Issan Shrine · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • 多聞寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • 八幡神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • 内牧公園 · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • 諏訪神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Enjouin Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • 岩槻文化公園 · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Tobu Zoo · sanctuary · Minami-Saitama · ~13 km · Must-see
    • 菖蒲神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Entsuuji Temple · Buddhist site · Hiki · ~14 km · Must-see
    • 久下戸氷川神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
    • 五社神社 · temple · Minami-Saitama · ~14 km · Must-see
    • 氷川社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
    • 西光院 · Buddhist site · Minami-Saitama · ~14 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ageoshimo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples7070愛宕神社 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites5757妙厳寺 (1 km)
    Museums99Bonsai Art Museum (6 km)
    Parks99Ōmiya Park (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55原市沼 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage33岩槻藩遷喬館 (10 km)
    Churches11St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Urawa (16 km)
    Other attractions11Time Bell Tower (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (25 km)

    Ageoshimo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ageoshimo?

    妙厳寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 原市沼 (nature spot, about 1 km), 愛宕神社 (temple, about 1 km), 南方神社 (temple, about 3 km), 氷川鍬神社 (temple, about 3 km), 清浄院 (Buddhist site, about 3 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 70 temples, 57 buddhist sites, 9 museums, 9 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ageoshimo?

    愛宕神社, about 1 km by road; 南方神社 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ageoshimo?

    妙厳寺, about 1 km by road; 清浄院 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ageoshimo?

    Bonsai Art Museum, about 6 km by road; The Railway Museum (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ageoshimo?

    Start in Ageoshimo, visit 妙厳寺, then 原市沼, then 愛宕神社, then 南方神社, then 氷川鍬神社, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ageoshimo?

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

    Towns near Ageoshimo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ageoshimo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.