Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Anan

Anan is a town in Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, home to about 55,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 39 buddhist sites, 23 temples, 8 parks and 4 museums. The must-see places are 正福寺 (1 km), 富岡八幡神社 (2 km) and 津峯神社 (3 km).

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Anan, Tokushima Prefecture
Anan, Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Anan at a glance

Location
Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 55,421
Coordinates
33.9167° N, 134.6500° E
Places within 50 km
81 (81 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Anan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Anan: 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 Anan

64 buddhist sites within 100 km of Anan. The closest is 正福寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 正福寺 · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 19 Tatsue-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 22 Byodo-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 18 Onzan-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 21 Tairyu-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • 20 Kakurin-ji · Buddhist site · Katsuura · ~17 km · Must-see

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Temples near Anan

46 temples within 100 km of Anan. The closest is 富岡八幡神社 (2 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 富岡八幡神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 津峯神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 轟神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 天津神社 · temple · Katsuura · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 八幡神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 王子神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see

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Parks near Anan

12 parks within 100 km of Anan. The closest is 小松島ステーションパーク (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Anan

6 museums within 100 km of Anan. The closest is 徳島県立近代美術館 (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Anan

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anan. The closest is Mt. Bizan (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Bizan · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Tsurugi · viewpoint · Naka · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Miune (Sanrei) · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Mount Yahazu · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Mount Tenguzuka · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~83 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Anan

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Anan. The closest is Kamoda Misaki Lighthouse (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Anan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anan
  2. 1 km 正福寺 · Buddhist site, Tokushima Prefecture
  3. 1 km 富岡八幡神社 · temple, Tokushima Prefecture
  4. 4 km 津峯神社 · temple, Tokushima Prefecture
  5. 9 km 22 Byodo-ji · Buddhist site, Tokushima Prefecture
  6. 16 km 19 Tatsue-ji · Buddhist site, Tokushima Prefecture
  7. 9 km Back to Anan

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How to reach Anan

    All places near Anan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites3964正福寺 (1 km)
    Temples2346富岡八幡神社 (2 km)
    Parks812小松島ステーションパーク (15 km)
    Museums46徳島県立近代美術館 (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Mt. Bizan (25 km)
    Other attractions05Wakimachi Theater (61 km)
    Beaches & coast24Kamoda Misaki Lighthouse (16 km)
    Waterfalls33滝薬師 (25 km)
    Forts & heritage02西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (72 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Tokushimia Zoo (20 km)

    Anan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anan?

    正福寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 富岡八幡神社 (temple, about 2 km), 津峯神社 (temple, about 3 km), 19 Tatsue-ji (Buddhist site, about 9 km), 22 Byodo-ji (Buddhist site, about 12 km), 轟神社 (temple, about 13 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 39 buddhist sites, 23 temples, 8 parks, 4 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Anan?

    正福寺, about 1 km by road; 19 Tatsue-ji (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Anan?

    富岡八幡神社, about 2 km by road; 津峯神社 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Anan?

    小松島ステーションパーク, about 15 km by road; Shinmachi Riverside Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anan?

    Start in Anan, visit 正福寺, then 富岡八幡神社, then 津峯神社, then 22 Byodo-ji, then 19 Tatsue-ji, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anan?

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

    Towns near Anan

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