Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Chikusei

Chikusei is a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 22 temples, 20 buddhist sites, 8 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are 遍照寺 (13 km), 龍興寺 (16 km) and Ankoku-ji Temple (17 km).

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Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture
Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chikusei at a glance

Location
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
36.3160° N, 139.9824° E
Places within 50 km
62 (62 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Chikusei

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

Temples near Chikusei

83 temples within 100 km of Chikusei. The closest is 龍興寺 (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Chikusei

76 buddhist sites within 100 km of Chikusei. The closest is 遍照寺 (13 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 遍照寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Ankoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 能仁寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 国分寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 開雲寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Saimyō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Haga · ~24 km · Must-see

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Parks near Chikusei

16 parks within 100 km of Chikusei. The closest is 井頭公園 (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Chikusei

10 museums within 100 km of Chikusei. The closest is Mashiko Sankokan (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chikusei

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chikusei. The closest is 宇都宮動物園 (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Chikusei

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chikusei. The closest is 根古谷台遺跡 (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Chikusei

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chikusei
  2. 16 km 龍興寺 · temple, Tochigi Prefecture
  3. 1 km Ankoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  4. 9 km 遍照寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  5. 12 km 能仁寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  6. 29 km Mount Tsukuba · viewpoint, Tochigi Prefecture
  7. 19 km Back to Chikusei

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From travellers near Chikusei

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How to reach Chikusei

    All places near Chikusei by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • 大井神社 · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 西導寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 蓮花院 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tobu Zoo · sanctuary · Minami-Saitama · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 阿波山上神社 · temple · Higashiibaraki · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 圓福寺 · Buddhist site · Higashiibaraki · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 妙雲寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 宝幢院 · Buddhist site · Higashiibaraki · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 西光院 · Buddhist site · Minami-Saitama · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Imamiya Shrine · temple · Tochigi Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 五社神社 · temple · Minami-Saitama · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gokoku Shrine · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 東陽寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 眞光寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 大天白神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 八幡神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 安楽寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Tokiwa Shrine · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 回天神社 · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 内牧公園 · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 大英寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 藤塚香取神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kamisakiji Temple · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 日枝神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 七ツ洞公園 · park · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 玉敷神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 菖蒲神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 久伊豆神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 無量寿寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 茨城県植物園 · sanctuary · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 寿楽院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 東照宮 · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 小松神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 薬王院 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 慈恩寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 霞ヶ浦ふれあいランド · park · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 常福寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • 諏訪神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • 無量寿寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • 寶珠院 · Buddhist site · Kitakatsushika · ~58 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chikusei by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2283龍興寺 (16 km)
    Buddhist sites2076遍照寺 (13 km)
    Parks816井頭公園 (25 km)
    Museums610Mashiko Sankokan (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18宇都宮動物園 (46 km)
    Forts & heritage25根古谷台遺跡 (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Kasumigaura (60 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mount Tsukuba (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Babul Islam Masjid (22 km)
    Churches11松が峰教会 (36 km)
    Other attractions01Ashikaga Gakkō (59 km)

    Chikusei: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chikusei?

    遍照寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), 龍興寺 (temple, about 16 km), Ankoku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 17 km), Mount Tsukuba (viewpoint, about 19 km), 能仁寺 (Buddhist site, about 19 km), Shirasagi Shrine (temple, about 19 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 22 temples, 20 buddhist sites, 8 parks, 6 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest temple to Chikusei?

    龍興寺, about 16 km by road; Shirasagi Shrine (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Chikusei?

    遍照寺, about 13 km by road; Ankoku-ji Temple (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chikusei?

    井頭公園, about 25 km by road; Hachimanyama Park (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chikusei?

    Start in Chikusei, visit 龍興寺, then Ankoku-ji Temple, then 遍照寺, then 能仁寺, then Mount Tsukuba, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chikusei?

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

    Towns near Chikusei

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