Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ichihara

Ichihara is a city in Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, home to about 283,531 people. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 87 buddhist sites, 59 temples, 29 parks and 27 museums. The must-see places are 飯香岡八幡宮 (5 km), 姉埼神社 (7 km) and 辰巳台神社 (8 km).

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Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture
Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ichihara at a glance

Location
Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 283,531
Coordinates
35.5167° N, 140.0833° E
Places within 50 km
238 (238 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Ichihara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ichihara: 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 Ichihara

95 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ichihara. The closest is Bando No.29 Sen-yo-ji Temple (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Ichihara

61 temples within 100 km of Ichihara. The closest is 飯香岡八幡宮 (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ichihara

34 parks within 100 km of Ichihara. The closest is 千葉ポートパーク (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ichihara

27 museums within 100 km of Ichihara. The closest is Fortress Explorations (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ichihara

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ichihara. The closest is 犢橋貝塚 (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ichihara

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ichihara. The closest is Chiba Zoological Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ichihara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ichihara
  2. 5 km 飯香岡八幡宮 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  3. 5 km 蘇我比咩神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  4. 5 km 有吉日枝神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  5. 6 km 辰巳台神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  6. 13 km 姉埼神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Ichihara

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    All places near Ichihara by distance

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ichihara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites8795Bando No.29 Sen-yo-ji Temple (12 km)
    Temples5961飯香岡八幡宮 (5 km)
    Parks2934千葉ポートパーク (12 km)
    Museums2727Fortress Explorations (27 km)
    Other attractions141420,000 Leagues Under the Sea (27 km)
    Forts & heritage56犢橋貝塚 (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Chiba Zoological Park (19 km)
    Churches45Tokyo Japan Temple (45 km)
    Beaches & coast33東京湾 (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Kamata Mosque (42 km)
    Waterfalls11稲毛神社 (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11高宕山 (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Teganuma (48 km)

    Ichihara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ichihara?

    飯香岡八幡宮 (temple, about 5 km), 姉埼神社 (temple, about 7 km), 辰巳台神社 (temple, about 8 km), 蘇我比咩神社 (temple, about 9 km), 有吉日枝神社 (temple, about 12 km), 千葉ポートパーク (park, about 12 km).

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

    238 places on Spotwander: 87 buddhist sites, 59 temples, 29 parks, 27 museums, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ichihara?

    Bando No.29 Sen-yo-ji Temple, about 12 km by road; 笠上観音正福寺 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ichihara?

    飯香岡八幡宮, about 5 km by road; 姉埼神社 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ichihara?

    千葉ポートパーク, about 12 km by road; Country Farm Tokyo German Village (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ichihara?

    Start in Ichihara, visit 飯香岡八幡宮, then 蘇我比咩神社, then 有吉日枝神社, then 辰巳台神社, then 姉埼神社, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ichihara?

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

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