Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Fukutsu

Fukutsu is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 41 temples, 28 buddhist sites, 21 forts & heritage and 14 parks. The must-see places are Miyajidake Shrine (1 km), 宗像大社辺津宮本殿 (7 km) and Hitomaru Shrine (13 km).

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Fukutsu, Saga Prefecture
Fukutsu, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fukutsu at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
33.7830° N, 130.4911° E
Places within 50 km
160 (73 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 Fukutsu

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

Temples near Fukutsu

67 temples within 100 km of Fukutsu. The closest is Miyajidake Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Fukutsu

41 buddhist sites within 100 km of Fukutsu. The closest is Chinkoku-ji Temple (8 km); the best-known is 梅岳寺 (14 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 梅岳寺 · Buddhist site · Kasuya · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 清谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kasuya · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 長谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kurate · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 崇福寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tōchō Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ryuguji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Fukutsu

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fukutsu. The closest is 旧塩倉庫 (4 km); the best-known is 首羅山遺跡 (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Fukutsu

25 parks within 100 km of Fukutsu. The closest is Island City Central Park (19 km); the best-known is Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fukutsu

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fukutsu. The closest is Konomi Yama (6 km); the best-known is 若杉山 (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 若杉山 · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Konomi Yama · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~6 km
  • 鴻巣山 · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Jo Yama · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~13 km
  • Kodaishi Yama · viewpoint · Onga · ~13 km
  • Mt.Tachibana · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~15 km

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Museums near Fukutsu

15 museums within 100 km of Fukutsu. The closest is 九州産業大学美術館 (16 km); the best-known is Korokan Ruins Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fukutsu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fukutsu
  2. 7 km 宗像大社辺津宮本殿 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  3. 19 km 相島 · river spot, Kasuya
  4. 11 km Hitomaru Shrine · temple, Kasuya
  5. 5 km 梅岳寺 · Buddhist site, Kasuya
  6. 13 km Miyajidake Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Fukutsu

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How to reach Fukutsu

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    Within 15 km of Fukutsu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fukutsu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4167Miyajidake Shrine (1 km)
    Buddhist sites2841Chinkoku-ji Temple (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2137旧塩倉庫 (4 km)
    Parks1425Island City Central Park (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1215Konomi Yama (6 km)
    Museums1115九州産業大学美術館 (16 km)
    Beaches & coast79Mitoma Beach (15 km)
    Waterfalls59Jingatō Taki (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves68相島 (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Wajiro Tideland (16 km)
    Other attractions46Munakata Taisha - Hetsu-Miya (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33犬鳴ダム (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (24 km)
    Churches11日本福音ルーテル博多教会 (28 km)
    Caves01Nanatsugama (72 km)

    Fukutsu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fukutsu?

    Miyajidake Shrine (temple, about 1 km), 宗像大社辺津宮本殿 (temple, about 7 km), Hitomaru Shrine (temple, about 13 km), 梅岳寺 (Buddhist site, about 14 km), 相島 (river spot, about 14 km), 首羅山遺跡 (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 41 temples, 28 buddhist sites, 21 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Fukutsu?

    Miyajidake Shrine, about 1 km by road; 東郷神社 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Fukutsu?

    Chinkoku-ji Temple, about 8 km by road; 梅岳寺 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fukutsu?

    旧塩倉庫, about 4 km by road; Tsuyazaki Tumulus Cluster - Shinbaru-Nuyama Tumulus Cluster (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fukutsu?

    Start in Fukutsu, visit 宗像大社辺津宮本殿, then 相島, then Hitomaru Shrine, then 梅岳寺, then Miyajidake Shrine, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fukutsu?

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

    Towns near Fukutsu

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