Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Iida

Iida is a city in Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, home to about 107,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 8 buddhist sites, 7 temples, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are 飯田市立動物園 (1 km), Imamiya Godo Hachimangu (1 km) and Shoeiji (1 km).

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Iida, Nagano Prefecture
Iida, Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iida at a glance

Location
Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 107,111
Coordinates
35.5196° N, 137.8207° E
Places within 50 km
29 (29 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 Iida

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

Buddhist sites near Iida

56 buddhist sites within 100 km of Iida. The closest is Shoeiji (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Shoeiji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Motozenkoji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Shogenji · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ruriji · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Senryuin · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 西岸寺 · Buddhist site · Kamiina · ~23 km · Must-see

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Temples near Iida

50 temples within 100 km of Iida. The closest is Imamiya Godo Hachimangu (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Iida

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iida. The closest is Mount Minamikoma (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Minamikoma · viewpoint · Kiso · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Akanagi · viewpoint · Kamiina · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Magome Pass · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Hoken · viewpoint · Kiso · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Tekari Rock · viewpoint · Haibara · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Chausu · viewpoint · Kitashitara · ~45 km · Must-see

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Parks near Iida

15 parks within 100 km of Iida. The closest is Ōnishi Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Iida

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Iida. The closest is 竜神の滝 (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Iida

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iida. The closest is Takane-jō Castle (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Iida

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iida
  2. 2 km Hakusan Shrine · temple, Nagano Prefecture
  3. 1 km Imamiya Godo Hachimangu · temple, Nagano Prefecture
  4. 4 km Omi Jinja · temple, Nagano Prefecture
  5. 3 km Shoeiji · Buddhist site, Nagano Prefecture
  6. 1 km 飯田市立動物園 · nature spot, Nagano Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Iida

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From travellers near Iida

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How to reach Iida

    All places near Iida by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • 竜神の滝 · waterfall · Gifu Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Ashigami Jinja · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Chausu · viewpoint · Kitashitara · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Mount Dai-Senjo · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Ai · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites856Shoeiji (1 km)
    Temples750Imamiya Godo Hachimangu (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints823Mount Minamikoma (25 km)
    Parks115Ōnishi Park (25 km)
    Waterfalls110竜神の滝 (39 km)
    Forts & heritage010Takane-jō Castle (52 km)
    Museums18藤村記念館 (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34飯田市立動物園 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Suwa Taisha Kamisha Honmiya (75 km)
    Other attractions01Aokigahara (94 km)

    Iida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iida?

    飯田市立動物園 (nature spot, about 1 km), Imamiya Godo Hachimangu (temple, about 1 km), Shoeiji (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Hakusan Shrine (temple, about 2 km), Omi Jinja (temple, about 4 km), Motozenkoji (Buddhist site, about 5 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 8 buddhist sites, 7 temples, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Iida?

    Shoeiji, about 1 km by road; Motozenkoji (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Iida?

    Imamiya Godo Hachimangu, about 1 km by road; Hakusan Shrine (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iida?

    Mount Minamikoma, about 25 km by road; Mt. Akanagi (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iida?

    Start in Iida, visit Hakusan Shrine, then Imamiya Godo Hachimangu, then Omi Jinja, then Shoeiji, then 飯田市立動物園, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iida?

    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 Iida

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