Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Hōjō

Hōjō is a town in Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, home to about 27,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 25 buddhist sites, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 temples and 16 museums. The must-see places are Enmyoji Temple (Temple 53) (13 km), 勝岡神社 (13 km) and Taizanji Temple (Temple 52) (15 km).

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Hōjō at a glance

Location
Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 27,992
Coordinates
33.9766° N, 132.7777° E
Places within 50 km
134 (47 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 museums

Top places to visit near Hōjō

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hōjō: 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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Buddhist sites near Hōjō

62 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hōjō. The closest is Yogoin (1 km); the best-known is Enmyoji Temple (Temple 53) (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hōjō

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hōjō. The closest is Koshioreyama (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Hōjō

32 temples within 100 km of Hōjō. The closest is 勝岡神社 (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hōjō

29 museums within 100 km of Hōjō. The closest is ミウラート・ヴィレッジ（三浦美術館） (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hōjō

18 parks within 100 km of Hōjō. The closest is 瓦のふるさと公園 (11 km); the best-known is 松山総合公園 (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Hōjō

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hōjō. The closest is Iyo Tetsudo No. 1 (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hōjō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hōjō
  2. 13 km Enmyoji Temple (Temple 53) · Buddhist site, Ehime Prefecture
  3. 2 km 勝岡神社 · temple, Ehime Prefecture
  4. 2 km Taizanji Temple (Temple 52) · Buddhist site, Ehime Prefecture
  5. 8 km Ehime-ken Gokoku Jinja · temple, Ehime Prefecture
  6. 2 km Hogonji Temple · Buddhist site, Ehime Prefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Hōjō

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How to reach Hōjō

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    Within 15 km of Hōjō

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hōjō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites2562Yogoin (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3741Koshioreyama (3 km)
    Temples1432勝岡神社 (13 km)
    Museums1629ミウラート・ヴィレッジ（三浦美術館） (11 km)
    Parks1118瓦のふるさと公園 (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1218Iyo Tetsudo No. 1 (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves811Kashima Island (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture (30 km)
    Beaches & coast57ヌカバ海水浴場 (10 km)
    Waterfalls25白猪の滝 (37 km)
    Other attractions12Shinrokaku (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11石手川ダム (15 km)
    Caves11Ishiteji Mantra Cave (18 km)
    Churches01Noboricho Catholic Church (68 km)

    Hōjō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hōjō?

    Enmyoji Temple (Temple 53) (Buddhist site, about 13 km), 勝岡神社 (temple, about 13 km), Taizanji Temple (Temple 52) (Buddhist site, about 15 km), Ehime-ken Gokoku Jinja (temple, about 17 km), Hogonji Temple (Buddhist site, about 17 km), Yu Jinja (temple, about 17 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 25 buddhist sites, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 temples, 16 museums, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Hōjō?

    Yogoin, about 1 km by road; 高縄寺 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hōjō?

    Koshioreyama, about 3 km by road; Erayama (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Hōjō?

    勝岡神社, about 13 km by road; Ehime-ken Gokoku Jinja (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hōjō?

    Start in Hōjō, visit Enmyoji Temple (Temple 53), then 勝岡神社, then Taizanji Temple (Temple 52), then Ehime-ken Gokoku Jinja, then Hogonji Temple, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hōjō?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums.

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