Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ayabe

Ayabe is a town in Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, home to about 37,612 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 15 buddhist sites, 27 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are 安国寺 (9 km), 福知山市動物園 (13 km) and 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 (14 km).

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Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture
Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ayabe at a glance

Location
Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 37,612
Coordinates
35.3000° N, 135.2500° E
Places within 50 km
59 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Ayabe

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

106 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ayabe. The closest is 安国寺 (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 安国寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 顕龍山 興雲寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 光明寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • 智源寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Kongoin Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
  • 多禰寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see

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Temples near Ayabe

80 temples within 100 km of Ayabe. The closest is 一宮神社 (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ayabe

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ayabe. The closest is 弥仙山 (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ayabe

10 museums within 100 km of Ayabe. The closest is 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ayabe

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ayabe. The closest is 福知山市動物園 (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ayabe

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ayabe. The closest is Fukuchiyama Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ayabe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ayabe
  2. 9 km 安国寺 · Buddhist site, Kyoto Prefecture
  3. 20 km 福知山市動物園 · nature spot, Kyoto Prefecture
  4. 2 km 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 · museum, Kyoto Prefecture
  5. 1 km Fukuchiyama Castle · heritage site, Kyoto Prefecture
  6. 1 km 一宮神社 · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  7. 14 km Back to Ayabe

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How to reach Ayabe

    All places near Ayabe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ayabe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites15106安国寺 (9 km)
    Temples2780一宮神社 (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719弥仙山 (19 km)
    Museums410福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18福知山市動物園 (13 km)
    Forts & heritage18Fukuchiyama Castle (14 km)
    Parks28Maizuru Park (22 km)
    Beaches & coast15博奕岬灯台 (36 km)
    Waterfalls14金引の滝 (33 km)
    Other attractions02Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (62 km)
    Churches02Salvation Army Kyoto Corps (72 km)

    Ayabe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ayabe?

    安国寺 (Buddhist site, about 9 km), 福知山市動物園 (nature spot, about 13 km), 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 (museum, about 14 km), Fukuchiyama Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), 一宮神社 (temple, about 14 km), 顕龍山 興雲寺 (Buddhist site, about 15 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 15 buddhist sites, 27 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ayabe?

    安国寺, about 9 km by road; 顕龍山 興雲寺 (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ayabe?

    一宮神社, about 14 km by road; 豊受大神社 (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ayabe?

    弥仙山, about 19 km by road; Mount Mitake (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ayabe?

    Start in Ayabe, visit 安国寺, then 福知山市動物園, then 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館, then Fukuchiyama Castle, then 一宮神社, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ayabe?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Ayabe

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