Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Hakusan

Hakusan is a town in Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 14 temples, 14 buddhist sites, 22 museums and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Okyouzuka Ruins (9 km), 芋掘り藤五郎神社 (9 km) and 大乗寺丘陵公園 (10 km).

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Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture
Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hakusan at a glance

Location
Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
36.4820° N, 136.5868° E
Places within 50 km
102 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Hakusan

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

Temples near Hakusan

47 temples within 100 km of Hakusan. The closest is Shirayama Hime Shrine (9 km); the best-known is 芋掘り藤五郎神社 (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Hakusan

47 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hakusan. The closest is 鶴来別院 (7 km); the best-known is Daijōji Temple (11 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Daijōji Temple · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 立像寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Myôryûji (Ninjadera Temple) · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Koganji Temple · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Tentoku-in · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Nishi Betsuin · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

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Museums near Hakusan

34 museums within 100 km of Hakusan. The closest is 白山市立博物館 (6 km); the best-known is D. T. Suzuki Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hakusan

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hakusan. The closest is 史跡 末松廃寺 (4 km); the best-known is Okyouzuka Ruins (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hakusan

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hakusan. The closest is Mt. Kuragatake (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Hakusan

13 parks within 100 km of Hakusan. The closest is Matto Undo Sogo Kouen / Matto General Sports Park (5 km); the best-known is 大乗寺丘陵公園 (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hakusan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hakusan
  2. 9 km Okyouzuka Ruins · heritage site, Ishikawa Prefecture
  3. 1 km チカモリ遺跡公園 · park, Ishikawa Prefecture
  4. 7 km Daijōji Temple · Buddhist site, Ishikawa Prefecture
  5. 1 km 大乗寺丘陵公園 · park, Ishikawa Prefecture
  6. 1 km 芋掘り藤五郎神社 · temple, Ishikawa Prefecture
  7. 9 km Back to Hakusan

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How to reach Hakusan

    All places near Hakusan by distance

    Within 15 km of Hakusan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • 戸出野神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 取立山 · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kaerikumo · viewpoint · Ono · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 龍沢寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 千光寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Shiramizu Falls · waterfall · Ono · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Johoji · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 永宮寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Bessan · viewpoint · Ono · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 福井県立恐竜博物館 · museum · Fukui Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • San Peak · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Maruoka Castle · fort · Fukui Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • 國神神社 · temple · Fukui Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • 串田新遺跡 · fort · Toyama Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Akausagi · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • 白道寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • 櫛田神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Zuiryū Temple · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~59 km · Must-see
    • 開善寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Echizen Daibutsu · fort · Fukui Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • 前田利長墓所 · fort · Toyama Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Great Buddha of Takaoka · attraction · Toyama Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Daibutsu Temple · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Takaoka Castle Park Zoo · sanctuary · Toyama Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Imizu Shrine · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Takaoka Castle Ruins · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • 小杉丸山遺跡 · fort · Toyama Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • 平泉寺白山神社 · park · Fukui Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • 三國神社 · temple · Fukui Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • 性海寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • 蓮華寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Katsuyama Castle · museum · Fukui Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Tojinbo Cliff · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~62 km · Must-see
    • 大佛寺山 · viewpoint · Yoshida · ~64 km · Must-see
    • 巌教寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Eihei-ji · Buddhist site · Yoshida · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Shokoji · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
    • 気多神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
    • 氷見市海浜植物園 · sanctuary · Toyama Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
    • 光禅寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~69 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hakusan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1447Shirayama Hime Shrine (9 km)
    Buddhist sites1447鶴来別院 (7 km)
    Museums2234白山市立博物館 (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2032史跡 末松廃寺 (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1021Mt. Kuragatake (7 km)
    Parks713Matto Undo Sogo Kouen / Matto General Sports Park (5 km)
    Other attractions911Kinkengu (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Ishikawa Zoo (8 km)
    Waterfalls13Nanatsu-Taki (5 km)
    Beaches & coast13小舞子海水浴場 (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12内川ダム (10 km)
    Churches11Kanazawa Catholic Church (13 km)

    Hakusan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hakusan?

    Okyouzuka Ruins (heritage site, about 9 km), 芋掘り藤五郎神社 (temple, about 9 km), 大乗寺丘陵公園 (park, about 10 km), チカモリ遺跡公園 (park, about 11 km), Daijōji Temple (Buddhist site, about 11 km), 立像寺 (Buddhist site, about 12 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 14 temples, 14 buddhist sites, 22 museums, 20 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Hakusan?

    Shirayama Hime Shrine, about 9 km by road; 芋掘り藤五郎神社 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Hakusan?

    鶴来別院, about 7 km by road; Daijōji Temple (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hakusan?

    白山市立博物館, about 6 km by road; 太鼓の里資料館 (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hakusan?

    Start in Hakusan, visit Okyouzuka Ruins, then チカモリ遺跡公園, then Daijōji Temple, then 大乗寺丘陵公園, then 芋掘り藤五郎神社, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hakusan?

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

    Towns near Hakusan

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