Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Chūō

Chūō is a town in Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 17 buddhist sites, 21 temples, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are 法善寺 (2 km), 大法師公園 (9 km) and 義雲院 (9 km).

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Chūō at a glance

Location
Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.5947° N, 138.5027° E
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 parks

Top places to visit near Chūō

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

Buddhist sites near Chūō

76 buddhist sites within 100 km of Chūō. The closest is 法善寺 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 法善寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 義雲院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 妙法寺 · Buddhist site · Minamikoma · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 塩澤寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 永昌院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 本国寺 · Buddhist site · Minamikoma · ~26 km · Must-see

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Temples near Chūō

66 temples within 100 km of Chūō. The closest is 山縣神社 (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 山縣神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 穴切大神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 玉諸神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 武田神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 浅間神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Yamanashioka Shrine · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chūō

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chūō. The closest is Shosenkyo Gorge (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Shosenkyo Gorge · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kenashi · viewpoint · Minamikoma · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mount Hōō · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Kayagatake · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kita · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Ai · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see

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Parks near Chūō

18 parks within 100 km of Chūō. The closest is 大法師公園 (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Chūō

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Chūō. The closest is Senga Falls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Chūō

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chūō. The closest is 謝恩碑 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • 謝恩碑 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 釈迦堂遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • 金生遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Sengo Ruins · fort · Minamikoma · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Akyū Site · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Yasumiba Ruins · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~71 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Chūō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chūō
  2. 9 km 義雲院 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  3. 5 km 山縣神社 · temple, Yamanashi Prefecture
  4. 9 km 法善寺 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  5. 10 km 妙法寺 · Buddhist site, Minamikoma
  6. 3 km 大法師公園 · park, Minamikoma
  7. 9 km Back to Chūō

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From travellers near Chūō

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How to reach Chūō

    All places near Chūō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chūō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1776法善寺 (2 km)
    Temples2166山縣神社 (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1146Shosenkyo Gorge (22 km)
    Parks918大法師公園 (9 km)
    Waterfalls915Senga Falls (23 km)
    Forts & heritage411謝恩碑 (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Minami Alps National Park (41 km)
    Museums46Kawaguchiko Music Forest (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Tanuki (36 km)
    Other attractions11Aokigahara (26 km)
    Treks11Daibosatsu Loop (43 km)
    Caves01橋立鍾乳洞 (81 km)
    Beaches & coast01清水灯台 (81 km)

    Chūō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chūō?

    法善寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), 大法師公園 (park, about 9 km), 義雲院 (Buddhist site, about 9 km), 山縣神社 (temple, about 9 km), 妙法寺 (Buddhist site, about 11 km), 甲府市遊亀公園附属動物園 (park, about 11 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 17 buddhist sites, 21 temples, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Chūō?

    法善寺, about 2 km by road; 義雲院 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Chūō?

    山縣神社, about 9 km by road; 穴切大神社 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chūō?

    Shosenkyo Gorge, about 22 km by road; Mount Kenashi (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chūō?

    Start in Chūō, visit 義雲院, then 山縣神社, then 法善寺, then 妙法寺, then 大法師公園, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chūō?

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

    Towns near Chūō

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chūō’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.