Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Asaka

Asaka is a city in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 128,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 54 temples, 45 buddhist sites, 22 museums and 15 parks. The must-see places are 台雲寺 (1 km), 内間木神社 (3 km) and Gobouyama Ruin (3 km).

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Asaka, Saitama Prefecture
Asaka, Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Asaka at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 128,058
Coordinates
35.8047° N, 139.6019° E
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Asaka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Asaka: 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 Asaka, by type

Temples near Asaka

54 temples within 100 km of Asaka. The closest is 内間木神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Asaka

45 buddhist sites within 100 km of Asaka. The closest is 台雲寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 台雲寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Jifukuji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Heirin Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Banseiji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 金剛寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 和光院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see

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Museums near Asaka

22 museums within 100 km of Asaka. The closest is Urawa Art Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Asaka

15 parks within 100 km of Asaka. The closest is Wako Jurin Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Asaka

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Asaka. The closest is Gobouyama Ruin (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Asaka

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Asaka. The closest is Omiya Park Small Zoo (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Omiya Park Small Zoo · sanctuary · Saitama Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ohsaki Park · sanctuary · Saitama Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Inner Garden · sanctuary · Tokyo · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 原市沼 · sanctuary · Saitama Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Asaka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Asaka
  2. 4 km Wako Jurin Park · park, Saitama Prefecture
  3. 3 km Jifukuji Temple · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  4. 2 km Gobouyama Ruin · heritage site, Saitama Prefecture
  5. 2 km 台雲寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 3 km 内間木神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Asaka

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How to reach Asaka

    All places near Asaka by distance

    Within 15 km of Asaka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asaka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5454内間木神社 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites4545台雲寺 (1 km)
    Museums2222Urawa Art Museum (10 km)
    Parks1515Wako Jurin Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage88Gobouyama Ruin (3 km)
    Other attractions55Godzilla Head (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Omiya Park Small Zoo (16 km)
    Churches33St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Urawa (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Murayama Reservoir (20 km)

    Asaka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asaka?

    台雲寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 内間木神社 (temple, about 3 km), Gobouyama Ruin (heritage site, about 3 km), Wako Jurin Park (park, about 4 km), Jifukuji Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 熊野神社 (temple, about 4 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 54 temples, 45 buddhist sites, 22 museums, 15 parks, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Asaka?

    内間木神社, about 3 km by road; 熊野神社 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Asaka?

    台雲寺, about 1 km by road; Jifukuji Temple (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Asaka?

    Urawa Art Museum, about 10 km by road; The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asaka?

    Start in Asaka, visit Wako Jurin Park, then Jifukuji Temple, then Gobouyama Ruin, then 台雲寺, then 内間木神社, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asaka?

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

    Towns near Asaka

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