Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Amagi

Amagi is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan, home to about 42,312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 43 temples, 28 forts & heritage, 25 buddhist sites and 8 parks. The must-see places are 平塚川添遺跡公園 (3 km), 垂裕神社 (8 km) and Nyoirinji Temple (10 km).

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Amagi at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 42,312
Coordinates
33.4180° N, 130.6541° E
Places within 50 km
137 (96 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Amagi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amagi: 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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Temples near Amagi

69 temples within 100 km of Amagi. The closest is 垂裕神社 (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Amagi

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amagi. The closest is Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Sites (5 km); the best-known is 安永田遺跡 (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Amagi

36 buddhist sites within 100 km of Amagi. The closest is Zendoji Temple (14 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Zendoji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Daikozen-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Miyaki · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 妙音教会 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 武蔵寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kanzeonji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kaidan-in · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see

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Parks near Amagi

19 parks within 100 km of Amagi. The closest is 甘木公園 (2 km); the best-known is 平塚川添遺跡公園 (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amagi

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amagi. The closest is Mt. Kosho (12 km); the best-known is 若杉山 (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 若杉山 · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Kosho · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~12 km
  • 鴻巣山 · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Umami · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~16 km
  • Mt. Kizan · viewpoint · Miyaki · ~17 km
  • Mt. Takatori · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~18 km

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Museums near Amagi

18 museums within 100 km of Amagi. The closest is 甘木歴史資料館 (1 km); the best-known is Kyushu National Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amagi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amagi
  2. 8 km 垂裕神社 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  3. 18 km 筑紫神社 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  4. 5 km Nyoirinji Temple · temple, Saga Prefecture
  5. 14 km Zendoji Temple · Buddhist site, Saga Prefecture
  6. 11 km 平塚川添遺跡公園 · park, Saga Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Amagi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amagi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4369垂裕神社 (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2844Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Sites (5 km)
    Buddhist sites2536Zendoji Temple (14 km)
    Parks819甘木公園 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1119Mt. Kosho (12 km)
    Museums1118甘木歴史資料館 (1 km)
    Other attractions011Shirasu Lighthouse (80 km)
    Waterfalls38Ōgi Taki (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Terauchi Dam (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03相島 (58 km)
    Caves02Reigando Cave (83 km)
    Beaches & coast02部埼灯台 (87 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (38 km)

    Amagi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amagi?

    平塚川添遺跡公園 (park, about 3 km), 垂裕神社 (temple, about 8 km), Nyoirinji Temple (temple, about 10 km), Zendoji Temple (Buddhist site, about 14 km), 筑紫神社 (temple, about 14 km), 安永田遺跡 (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 43 temples, 28 forts & heritage, 25 buddhist sites, 8 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Amagi?

    垂裕神社, about 8 km by road; Nyoirinji Temple (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amagi?

    Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Sites, about 5 km by road; 秋月眼鏡橋 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Amagi?

    Zendoji Temple, about 14 km by road; Daikozen-ji Temple (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amagi?

    Start in Amagi, visit 垂裕神社, then 筑紫神社, then Nyoirinji Temple, then Zendoji Temple, then 平塚川添遺跡公園, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amagi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Amagi

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