Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Awa

Awa is a town in Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 43 buddhist sites, 25 temples, 7 parks and 4 museums. The must-see places are 10 Kirihataji (3 km), 赤田神社 (5 km) and Kawashima Park (5 km).

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

Awa at a glance

Location
Tokushima Prefecture district, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.0921° N, 134.2845° E
Places within 50 km
89 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Awa

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

Buddhist sites near Awa

73 buddhist sites within 100 km of Awa. The closest is 10 Kirihataji (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 10 Kirihataji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 09 Horin-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 08 Kumadani-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 11 Fujii-dera · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 玉林寺 · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 07 Juraku-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Temples near Awa

50 temples within 100 km of Awa. The closest is 赤田神社 (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Awa

15 parks within 100 km of Awa. The closest is Kawashima Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Awa

15 museums within 100 km of Awa. The closest is The Naruto German House (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Awa

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Awa. The closest is Mt. Bizan (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Bizan · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Tsurugi · viewpoint · Naka · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Mount Yahazu · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Miune (Sanrei) · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Mount Tenguzuka · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
  • 王子が岳 · viewpoint · Kagawa Prefecture · ~70 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Awa

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Awa. The closest is 門田貝塚 (83 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Awa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Awa
  2. 5 km Kawashima Park · park, Tokushima Prefecture
  3. 2 km 西麻植八幡神社 · temple, Tokushima Prefecture
  4. 6 km 09 Horin-ji · Buddhist site, Tokushima Prefecture
  5. 1 km 赤田神社 · temple, Tokushima Prefecture
  6. 2 km 10 Kirihataji · Buddhist site, Tokushima Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Awa

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From travellers near Awa

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How to reach Awa

    All places near Awa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Dainichi-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 一宮神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 16 Kan'on-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 15 Kokubun-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 03 Konsen-ji · Buddhist site · Itano · ~23 km · Must-see
    • 天岩戸別神社 · temple · Myodo · ~23 km · Must-see
    • 14 Jōraku-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • 17 Idoji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Gokuraku-ji · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
    • ドイツ村公園 · park · Tokushima Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 正善寺 · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • The Naruto German House · museum · Tokushima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Ryozen-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 八坂神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 百間滝 · waterfall · Katsuura · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 六社神社 · temple · Myodo · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Bekkaku03 Jigen-ji · Buddhist site · Katsuura · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Bizan · viewpoint · Tokushima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 地福寺 · Buddhist site · Itano · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Nagao-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 清涼寺 · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 王子神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 徳島県立近代美術館 · museum · Tokushima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 大釜の滝 · waterfall · Naka · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tsurugisan Shrine · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tokushimia Zoo · sanctuary · Tokushima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 滝薬師 · waterfall · Tokushima Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 安楽院 · Buddhist site · Itano · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 八幡神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 藍場浜公園 · park · Tokushima Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 東林院 · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • 水神社 · temple · Itano · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Shinmachi Riverside Park · park · Tokushima Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Tokushima Castle Museum · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • 天津神社 · temple · Katsuura · ~32 km · Must-see
    • 住吉神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Shido-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tokushima Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see
    • 金刀比羅神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
    • 20 Kakurin-ji · Buddhist site · Katsuura · ~35 km · Must-see
    • 金刀比羅神社 · temple · Tokushima Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Awa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites437310 Kirihataji (3 km)
    Temples2550赤田神社 (5 km)
    Parks715Kawashima Park (5 km)
    Museums415The Naruto German House (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Mt. Bizan (27 km)
    Forts & heritage06門田貝塚 (83 km)
    Beaches & coast05Ogishima Lighthouse (54 km)
    Waterfalls34百間滝 (27 km)
    Other attractions23Wakimachi Theater (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Tokushimia Zoo (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Inujima (69 km)

    Awa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Awa?

    10 Kirihataji (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 赤田神社 (temple, about 5 km), Kawashima Park (park, about 5 km), 09 Horin-ji (Buddhist site, about 6 km), 西麻植八幡神社 (temple, about 7 km), 08 Kumadani-ji (Buddhist site, about 8 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 43 buddhist sites, 25 temples, 7 parks, 4 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Awa?

    10 Kirihataji, about 3 km by road; 09 Horin-ji (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Awa?

    赤田神社, about 5 km by road; 西麻植八幡神社 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Awa?

    Kawashima Park, about 5 km by road; ドイツ村公園 (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Awa?

    Start in Awa, visit Kawashima Park, then 西麻植八幡神社, then 09 Horin-ji, then 赤田神社, then 10 Kirihataji, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Awa?

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

    Towns near Awa

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