Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ina

Ina is a town in Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, home to about 62,104 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 17 buddhist sites, 10 temples, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are 大芝高原公園 (8 km), Chūsenji (10 km) and 鉾持神社 (12 km).

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

Ina at a glance

Location
Nagano Prefecture district, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 62,104
Coordinates
35.8276° N, 137.9538° E
Places within 50 km
53 (53 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 Ina

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

Buddhist sites near Ina

56 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ina. The closest is Chūsenji (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Chūsenji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 建福寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 安楽寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 西岸寺 · Buddhist site · Kamiina · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 小坂観音院 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Senryuin · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~36 km · Must-see

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Temples near Ina

46 temples within 100 km of Ina. The closest is 鉾持神社 (12 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 鉾持神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kōzen Temple · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 大御食神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hongaku Shrine · temple · Shimoina · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Suwa Taisha · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
  • 阿礼神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ina

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ina. The closest is Mt. Kyogatake (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ina

12 museums within 100 km of Ina. The closest is Nakamura Keith Haring Collection (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ina

11 parks within 100 km of Ina. The closest is 大芝高原公園 (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ina

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ina. The closest is Torii Pass (25 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Torii Pass · fort · Nagano Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Akyū Site · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Nashikubo Site · fort · Nagano Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
  • 金生遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
  • 謝恩碑 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~73 km · Must-see
  • 温泉寺 参道 · fort · Gifu Prefecture · ~80 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ina

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 Ina
  2. 10 km Chūsenji · Buddhist site, Nagano Prefecture
  3. 3 km 大芝高原公園 · park, Kamiina
  4. 14 km 鉾持神社 · temple, Nagano Prefecture
  5. 1 km 建福寺 · Buddhist site, Nagano Prefecture
  6. 20 km 安楽寺 · Buddhist site, Nagano Prefecture
  7. 13 km Back to Ina

Plan a longer trip from Ina — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

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How to reach Ina

    All places near Ina by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Nashikubo Site · fort · Nagano Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Ruriji · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Eifukuji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Jiunji Temple · Buddhist site · Suwa · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Ōnishi Park · park · Shimoina · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mount Kita · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • 阿礼神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Ai · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Fukutokuji · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Shogenji · Buddhist site · Shimoina · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Shorinji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Nakamura Keith Haring Collection · museum · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Motozenkoji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Omi Jinja · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
    • 郷福寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hōō · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Minami Alps National Park · sanctuary · Shimoina · ~43 km · Must-see
    • 身曾岐神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Imamiya Godo Hachimangu · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Mount Kirigamine · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Hakusan Shrine · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Shoeiji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Minami-Shouji Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~46 km · Must-see
    • 飯田市立動物園 · sanctuary · Nagano Prefecture · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum · museum · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kuruma · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
    • 牛伏寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • 金生遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Mount Denjō · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • 熱那神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mount Neishi · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 諏訪神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Doryu Waterfall · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Mount Ontake · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Mount Nyu · viewpoint · Minamisaku · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Tsukama Shrine · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Fukashi Shrine · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 竜神の滝 · waterfall · Gifu Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Japan Ukiyo-e Museum · museum · Nagano Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Jorinji · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum · museum · Nagano Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Yohashira Shrine · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Magome Pass · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Norikura · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • 長野縣護國神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • 藤村記念館 · museum · Gifu Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • アルプス公園 · park · Nagano Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • 比志神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Jōkyō Gimin Memorial Museum · museum · Nagano Prefecture · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kayagatake · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Hirayu Waterfall · waterfall · Gifu Prefecture · ~66 km · Must-see
    • 妙法寺 · Buddhist site · Minamikoma · ~67 km · Must-see
    • 根尾の滝 · waterfall · Gifu Prefecture · ~67 km · Must-see
    • 法善寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
    • 山縣神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
    • 金櫻神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kamikōchi · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~69 km · Must-see
    • 大法師公園 · park · Minamikoma · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Tekari Rock · viewpoint · Haibara · ~69 km · Must-see
    • 霊泉寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~70 km · Must-see
    • 塩澤寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Senga Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Shosenkyo Gorge · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~70 km · Must-see
    • 穂高神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~71 km · Must-see
    • 穴切大神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Hotaka Mountains · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~73 km · Must-see
    • 武田神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~73 km · Must-see
    • 謝恩碑 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~73 km · Must-see
    • 義雲院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~73 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1756Chūsenji (10 km)
    Temples1046鉾持神社 (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1331Mt. Kyogatake (16 km)
    Museums212Nakamura Keith Haring Collection (42 km)
    Parks211大芝高原公園 (8 km)
    Forts & heritage411Torii Pass (25 km)
    Waterfalls17Minami-Shouji Falls (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33天竜小渋水系県立自然公園 (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Suwa Taisha Kamisha Honmiya (30 km)
    Other attractions02Yoshijima Heritage House (90 km)

    Ina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ina?

    大芝高原公園 (park, about 8 km), Chūsenji (Buddhist site, about 10 km), 鉾持神社 (temple, about 12 km), 建福寺 (Buddhist site, about 12 km), 安楽寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Kōzen Temple (temple, about 14 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 17 buddhist sites, 10 temples, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ina?

    Chūsenji, about 10 km by road; 建福寺 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ina?

    鉾持神社, about 12 km by road; Kōzen Temple (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ina?

    Mt. Kyogatake, about 16 km by road; Mt. Hoken (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ina?

    Start in Ina, visit Chūsenji, then 大芝高原公園, then 鉾持神社, then 建福寺, then 安楽寺, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ina?

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

    Towns near Ina

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