Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Funabashi

Funabashi is a town in Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 67 buddhist sites, 62 temples, 26 museums and 23 parks. The must-see places are Shinmei Shrine (1 km), 医王山東福寺 (2 km) and 大宮神社 (2 km).

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Funabashi at a glance

Location
Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.7204° N, 140.0115° E
Places within 50 km
207 (207 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Funabashi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Funabashi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Funabashi

  • 無量寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • H.C. Andersen Park · park · Chiba Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 天神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Muryoji Temple · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 子守神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 宝幢寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 長楽寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kemigawa Shrine · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tenpukuji · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 正覚院 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kamei-in Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 犢橋貝塚 · fort · Chiba Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see

Things to see near Funabashi, by type

Buddhist sites near Funabashi

67 buddhist sites within 100 km of Funabashi. The closest is 医王山東福寺 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 医王山東福寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Donyuan · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 東漸寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 西光寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hokekyō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 無量寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see

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Temples near Funabashi

62 temples within 100 km of Funabashi. The closest is Shinmei Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Funabashi

26 museums within 100 km of Funabashi. The closest is Shunkaen BONSAI Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Funabashi

23 parks within 100 km of Funabashi. The closest is H.C. Andersen Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Funabashi

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Funabashi. The closest is Chiba Zoological Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Funabashi

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Funabashi. The closest is 犢橋貝塚 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Funabashi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Funabashi
  2. 1 km Shinmei Shrine · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  3. 3 km Donyuan · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  4. 1 km 大宮神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  5. 1 km 医王山東福寺 · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  6. 4 km 星影神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Funabashi

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From travellers near Funabashi

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How to reach Funabashi

    All places near Funabashi by distance

    Within 15 km of Funabashi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Funabashi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites6767医王山東福寺 (2 km)
    Temples6262Shinmei Shrine (1 km)
    Museums2626Shunkaen BONSAI Museum (14 km)
    Parks2323H.C. Andersen Park (8 km)
    Other attractions1414Big Thunder Mountain (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Chiba Zoological Park (17 km)
    Forts & heritage44犢橋貝塚 (12 km)
    Churches33St. Mary's Cathedral (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Indonesia Tokyo (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Teganuma (19 km)

    Funabashi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Funabashi?

    Shinmei Shrine (temple, about 1 km), 医王山東福寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), 大宮神社 (temple, about 2 km), 星影神社 (temple, about 3 km), Donyuan (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Mitake Shrine (temple, about 4 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 67 buddhist sites, 62 temples, 26 museums, 23 parks, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Funabashi?

    医王山東福寺, about 2 km by road; Donyuan (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Funabashi?

    Shinmei Shrine, about 1 km by road; 大宮神社 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Funabashi?

    Shunkaen BONSAI Museum, about 14 km by road; Fortress Explorations (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Funabashi?

    Start in Funabashi, visit Shinmei Shrine, then Donyuan, then 大宮神社, then 医王山東福寺, then 星影神社, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Funabashi?

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

    Towns near Funabashi

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