Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Buzen

Buzen is a town in Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan, home to about 26,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 6 temples, 5 buddhist sites, 15 forts & heritage and 4 parks. The must-see places are 闇無浜神社 (7 km), 長者屋敷官衙遺跡 (11 km) and 求菩提資料館 (17 km).

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Buzen, Oita Prefecture
Buzen, Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buzen at a glance

Location
Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 26,886
Coordinates
33.6115° N, 131.1300° E
Places within 50 km
58 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Buzen

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

67 temples within 100 km of Buzen. The closest is 闇無浜神社 (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Buzen

40 buddhist sites within 100 km of Buzen. The closest is Rakan-ji Temple (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Buzen

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buzen. The closest is Dainose Kanga Ruins (4 km); the best-known is 長者屋敷官衙遺跡 (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Buzen

21 parks within 100 km of Buzen. The closest is 大分農業文化公園 (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Buzen

13 museums within 100 km of Buzen. The closest is Nakatsu Castle (7 km); the best-known is 求菩提資料館 (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buzen

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buzen. The closest is 求菩提山 (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 求菩提山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 八面山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Yabakei · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Inugatake · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~20 km
  • Kanarase Yama · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~28 km
  • Mt. Hiko · viewpoint · Tagawa · ~30 km

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A one-day trip from Buzen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buzen
  2. 7 km 闇無浜神社 · temple, Oita Prefecture
  3. 6 km 長者屋敷官衙遺跡 · heritage site, Oita Prefecture
  4. 10 km 八面山 · viewpoint, Oita Prefecture
  5. 25 km 求菩提資料館 · museum, Oita Prefecture
  6. 1 km 求菩提山 · viewpoint, Oita Prefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Buzen

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How to reach Buzen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buzen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples667闇無浜神社 (7 km)
    Buddhist sites540Rakan-ji Temple (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1527Dainose Kanga Ruins (4 km)
    Parks421大分農業文化公園 (43 km)
    Museums613Nakatsu Castle (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints713求菩提山 (17 km)
    Other attractions313Amatsu Station (20 km)
    Waterfalls48Jabuchino Taki (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15アフリカンサファリ (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Irahara Dam (21 km)
    Beaches & coast24簑島海水浴場 (22 km)
    Caves12赤幡防空壕跡 (15 km)
    Treks11道の駅なかつ (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Noor Islamic Center (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01相島 (90 km)

    Buzen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buzen?

    闇無浜神社 (temple, about 7 km), 長者屋敷官衙遺跡 (heritage site, about 11 km), 求菩提資料館 (museum, about 17 km), 求菩提山 (viewpoint, about 17 km), 八面山 (viewpoint, about 20 km), Yabakei (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 6 temples, 5 buddhist sites, 15 forts & heritage, 4 parks, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Buzen?

    闇無浜神社, about 7 km by road; 金富神社 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Buzen?

    Rakan-ji Temple, about 19 km by road; Buzen Zenkō-ji Temple (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buzen?

    Dainose Kanga Ruins, about 4 km by road; 蓬莱園 (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buzen?

    Start in Buzen, visit 闇無浜神社, then 長者屋敷官衙遺跡, then 八面山, then 求菩提資料館, then 求菩提山, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buzen?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Buzen

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