Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Gotenba

Gotenba is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 83,794 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 45 temples, 31 buddhist sites, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Yuhi Falls (9 km), Botanical Gardens of Wetlands (10 km) and Mount Yagura (11 km).

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Gotenba at a glance

Location
Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 83,794
Coordinates
35.3186° N, 138.9434° E
Places within 50 km
131 (131 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 Gotenba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gotenba: 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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Temples near Gotenba

81 temples within 100 km of Gotenba. The closest is Minamiashigara Shrine (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Gotenba

72 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gotenba. The closest is Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gotenba

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gotenba. The closest is Mount Yagura (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Yagura · viewpoint · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Myōjin Pass · viewpoint · Ashigarakami · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ōwakudani · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ashigara Shrine · viewpoint · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Koma · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Onshi Hakone Park · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~19 km · Must-see

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Parks near Gotenba

24 parks within 100 km of Gotenba. The closest is Gōra Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Gotenba

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gotenba. The closest is Yasumiba Ruins (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Gotenba

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Gotenba. The closest is Yuhi Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Yuhi Falls · waterfall · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 洒水の滝 · waterfall · Ashigarakami · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Chisuji Waterfall · waterfall · Ashigarashimo · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 鐘山の滝 · waterfall · Minamitsuru · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Fuji Summit Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • 田原の滝 · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gotenba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gotenba
  2. 10 km Botanical Gardens of Wetlands · garden, Ashigarashimo
  3. 3 km Ōwakudani · viewpoint, Ashigarashimo
  4. 9 km Yuhi Falls · waterfall, Kanagawa Prefecture
  5. 3 km Mount Yagura · viewpoint, Kanagawa Prefecture
  6. 15 km Myōjin Pass · viewpoint, Ashigarakami
  7. 11 km Back to Gotenba

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From travellers near Gotenba

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How to reach Gotenba

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gotenba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4581Minamiashigara Shrine (18 km)
    Buddhist sites3172Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1824Mount Yagura (11 km)
    Parks824Gōra Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage713Yasumiba Ruins (24 km)
    Waterfalls1011Yuhi Falls (9 km)
    Beaches & coast07Sagami Bay (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Botanical Gardens of Wetlands (10 km)
    Museums46Fujiyama Museum (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lake Tanuki (44 km)
    Other attractions11Aokigahara (38 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (48 km)
    Treks01Daibosatsu Loop (60 km)
    Caves01Taya Caves (66 km)

    Gotenba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gotenba?

    Yuhi Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Botanical Gardens of Wetlands (garden, about 10 km), Mount Yagura (viewpoint, about 11 km), Myōjin Pass (viewpoint, about 11 km), Ōwakudani (viewpoint, about 14 km), 洒水の滝 (waterfall, about 14 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 45 temples, 31 buddhist sites, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Gotenba?

    Minamiashigara Shrine, about 18 km by road; Hakone Shrine (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gotenba?

    Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple, about 15 km by road; Kongoji Zen Temple (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gotenba?

    Mount Yagura, about 11 km by road; Myōjin Pass (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gotenba?

    Start in Gotenba, visit Botanical Gardens of Wetlands, then Ōwakudani, then Yuhi Falls, then Mount Yagura, then Myōjin Pass, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gotenba?

    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 Gotenba

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