Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Heda

Heda is a town in Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, home to about 3,681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 36 temples, 24 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Morokuchi Shrine (3 km), Seiunji Temple (7 km) and 大瀬神社 (9 km).

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Heda, Shizuoka Prefecture
Heda, Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heda at a glance

Location
Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 3,681
Coordinates
34.9628° N, 138.7854° E
Places within 50 km
97 (97 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 Heda

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

Temples near Heda

91 temples within 100 km of Heda. The closest is Morokuchi Shrine (3 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Morokuchi Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 大瀬神社 · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Awashima Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hie Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ohito Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Amagi Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see

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Buddhist sites near Heda

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Heda. The closest is Seiunji Temple (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Seiunji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Toi Daruma Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Myotokuji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 妙覚寺 · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Myokaiji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ryozenji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heda

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heda. The closest is Large Floodgate View-O (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Heda

22 parks within 100 km of Heda. The closest is Rakuju-en (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Heda

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heda. The closest is Nagahama Castle Ruin (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Heda

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Heda. The closest is Joren Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Heda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heda
  2. 3 km Morokuchi Shrine · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  3. 8 km 大瀬神社 · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  4. 12 km Nagahama Castle Ruin · heritage site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  5. 18 km Seiunji Temple · Buddhist site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  6. 7 km Toi Daruma Temple · Buddhist site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  7. 13 km Back to Heda

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How to reach Heda

    All places near Heda by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples3691Morokuchi Shrine (3 km)
    Buddhist sites2479Seiunji Temple (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Large Floodgate View-O (18 km)
    Parks822Rakuju-en (26 km)
    Forts & heritage512Nagahama Castle Ruin (14 km)
    Waterfalls211Joren Falls (20 km)
    Beaches & coast211清水灯台 (30 km)
    Museums69Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (16 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Tanuki (59 km)
    Other attractions01Aokigahara (70 km)

    Heda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heda?

    Morokuchi Shrine (temple, about 3 km), Seiunji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 大瀬神社 (temple, about 9 km), Toi Daruma Temple (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Nagahama Castle Ruin (heritage site, about 14 km), Awashima Shrine (temple, about 15 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 36 temples, 24 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Heda?

    Morokuchi Shrine, about 3 km by road; 大瀬神社 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Heda?

    Seiunji Temple, about 7 km by road; Toi Daruma Temple (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heda?

    Large Floodgate View-O, about 18 km by road; Miho No Matsubara (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heda?

    Start in Heda, visit Morokuchi Shrine, then 大瀬神社, then Nagahama Castle Ruin, then Seiunji Temple, then Toi Daruma Temple, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heda?

    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 Heda

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