Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Arida

Arida is a town in Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 13 temples, 11 buddhist sites, 2 parks and 0 museums. The must-see places are 浄妙寺 (1 km), 須佐神社 (3 km) and 長保寺 (7 km).

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Arida, Wakayama Prefecture
Arida, Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arida at a glance

Location
Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.0809° N, 135.1190° E
Places within 50 km
30 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Arida

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

87 temples within 100 km of Arida. The closest is 須佐神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 須佐神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 宮原神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 藤並神社 · temple · Arida · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 橘本神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 廣八幡神社 · temple · Arida · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 塩竃神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see

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Buddhist sites near Arida

83 buddhist sites within 100 km of Arida. The closest is 浄妙寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 浄妙寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 長保寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 施無畏寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 善福院 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 海禅院 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • 歓喜寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~17 km · Must-see

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Parks near Arida

19 parks within 100 km of Arida. The closest is 白崎海洋公園 (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Arida

11 museums within 100 km of Arida. The closest is Koyasan Reihōkan (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arida

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arida. The closest is 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arida

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arida. The closest is Tokushimia Zoo (69 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arida

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arida
  2. 1 km 浄妙寺 · Buddhist site, Wakayama Prefecture
  3. 3 km 須佐神社 · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  4. 3 km 施無畏寺 · Buddhist site, Arida
  5. 5 km 宮原神社 · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  6. 4 km 長保寺 · Buddhist site, Wakayama Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Arida

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How to reach Arida

    All places near Arida by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1387須佐神社 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites1183浄妙寺 (1 km)
    Parks219白崎海洋公園 (16 km)
    Museums011Koyasan Reihōkan (56 km)
    Other attractions36不老橋 (16 km)
    Forts & heritage16西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Tokushimia Zoo (69 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Mt. Ryujin (53 km)
    Beaches & coast03Kamoda Misaki Lighthouse (55 km)
    Waterfalls03滝薬師 (66 km)

    Arida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arida?

    浄妙寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 須佐神社 (temple, about 3 km), 長保寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 宮原神社 (temple, about 7 km), 施無畏寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 善福院 (Buddhist site, about 10 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 13 temples, 11 buddhist sites, 2 parks, 3 other attractions, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest temple to Arida?

    須佐神社, about 3 km by road; 宮原神社 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Arida?

    浄妙寺, about 1 km by road; 長保寺 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Arida?

    白崎海洋公園, about 16 km by road; 岬町立みさき公園 (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arida?

    Start in Arida, visit 浄妙寺, then 須佐神社, then 施無畏寺, then 宮原神社, then 長保寺, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arida?

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

    Towns near Arida

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