Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Chōfu

Chōfu is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 212,977 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 67 temples, 64 buddhist sites, 41 parks and 38 museums. The must-see places are Jindai-ji Temple (1 km), Shimofuda Site (2 km) and Musashino Forest Park (3 km).

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Chōfu, Kanagawa Prefecture
Chōfu, Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chōfu at a glance

Location
Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 212,977
Coordinates
35.6592° N, 139.5484° E
Places within 50 km
244 (244 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Chōfu

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

Temples near Chōfu

67 temples within 100 km of Chōfu. The closest is Jindai-ji Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Chōfu

64 buddhist sites within 100 km of Chōfu. The closest is 長念寺 (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 長念寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Korin-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Tо̄gaku-in · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 浄元寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 保木薬師堂 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 正福寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see

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Parks near Chōfu

41 parks within 100 km of Chōfu. The closest is Musashino Forest Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Chōfu

38 museums within 100 km of Chōfu. The closest is Ghibli Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chōfu

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chōfu. The closest is Shimofuda Site (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chōfu

5 churches within 100 km of Chōfu. The closest is Tokyo Baptist Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chōfu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chōfu
  2. 1 km Jindai-ji Temple · temple, Kanagawa Prefecture
  3. 3 km Musashino Forest Park · park, Tokyo
  4. 5 km 稲田公園 · park, Kanagawa Prefecture
  5. 2 km Shimofuda Site · heritage site, Kanagawa Prefecture
  6. 4 km Kitami Community Square · park, Tokyo
  7. 5 km Back to Chōfu

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From travellers near Chōfu

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How to reach Chōfu

    All places near Chōfu by distance

    Within 15 km of Chōfu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chōfu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples6767Jindai-ji Temple (1 km)
    Buddhist sites6464長念寺 (5 km)
    Parks4141Musashino Forest Park (3 km)
    Museums3838Ghibli Museum (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Shimofuda Site (2 km)
    Other attractions1010Hachiko Memorial Statue (17 km)
    Churches55Tokyo Baptist Church (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Tama Zoological Park (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Indonesia Tokyo (18 km)
    Waterfalls22Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Murayama Reservoir (20 km)

    Chōfu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chōfu?

    Jindai-ji Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shimofuda Site (heritage site, about 2 km), Musashino Forest Park (park, about 3 km), 稲田公園 (park, about 3 km), Kitami Community Square (park, about 5 km), 長念寺 (Buddhist site, about 5 km).

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

    244 places on Spotwander: 67 temples, 64 buddhist sites, 41 parks, 38 museums, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Chōfu?

    Jindai-ji Temple, about 1 km by road; 五反田神社 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Chōfu?

    長念寺, about 5 km by road; Korin-ji Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chōfu?

    Musashino Forest Park, about 3 km by road; 稲田公園 (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chōfu?

    Start in Chōfu, visit Jindai-ji Temple, then Musashino Forest Park, then 稲田公園, then Shimofuda Site, then Kitami Community Square, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chōfu?

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

    Towns near Chōfu

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