Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ashiya

Ashiya is a town in Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, home to about 88,573 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 58 temples, 31 buddhist sites, 15 museums and 12 parks. The must-see places are Nishinomiya Shrine (4 km), Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine (5 km) and 白鶴美術館 (5 km).

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Ashiya, Osaka Prefecture
Ashiya, Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ashiya at a glance

Location
Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 88,573
Coordinates
34.7281° N, 135.3026° 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 Ashiya

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

58 temples within 100 km of Ashiya. The closest is Nishinomiya Shrine (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Ashiya

31 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ashiya. The closest is Tenjō-ji Temple (11 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Tenjō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Touri Tenjo-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 専修寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sumiyoshi Shrine · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 源立寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 東光院 萩の寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ashiya

15 museums within 100 km of Ashiya. The closest is 白鶴美術館 (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ashiya

12 parks within 100 km of Ashiya. The closest is Yahataya Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashiya

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashiya. The closest is Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashiya

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashiya. The closest is Mt. Kabuto (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ashiya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashiya
  2. 4 km Nishinomiya Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 5 km Mt. Kabuto · viewpoint, Hyogo Prefecture
  4. 10 km 白鶴美術館 · museum, Hyogo Prefecture
  5. 3 km Rokko Yahata Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  6. 3 km Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Ashiya

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How to reach Ashiya

    All places near Ashiya by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashiya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5858Nishinomiya Shrine (4 km)
    Buddhist sites3131Tenjō-ji Temple (11 km)
    Museums1515白鶴美術館 (5 km)
    Parks1212Yahataya Park (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Mt. Kabuto (7 km)
    Other attractions77Kobe Harborland (16 km)
    Forts & heritage66中山荘園古墳 (15 km)
    Churches33Kawaguchi Christ Church ,Cathedral (21 km)
    Waterfalls22Nunobiki Falls (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ajigawa River (18 km)

    Ashiya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashiya?

    Nishinomiya Shrine (temple, about 4 km), Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine (temple, about 5 km), 白鶴美術館 (museum, about 5 km), Mt. Kabuto (viewpoint, about 7 km), Rokko Yahata Shrine (temple, about 8 km), Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (garden, about 8 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 58 temples, 31 buddhist sites, 15 museums, 12 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ashiya?

    Nishinomiya Shrine, about 4 km by road; Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ashiya?

    Tenjō-ji Temple, about 11 km by road; Touri Tenjo-ji (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ashiya?

    白鶴美術館, about 5 km by road; Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashiya?

    Start in Ashiya, visit Nishinomiya Shrine, then Mt. Kabuto, then 白鶴美術館, then Rokko Yahata Shrine, then Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashiya?

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

    Towns near Ashiya

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