Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Inuyama

Inuyama is a town in Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 73,995 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 61 temples, 56 buddhist sites, 42 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are 犬山神社 (1 km), Inuyama Castle (1 km) and 瑞泉寺 (1 km).

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Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture
Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Inuyama at a glance

Location
Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 73,995
Coordinates
35.3800° N, 136.9429° E
Places within 50 km
199 (199 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Inuyama

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

Temples near Inuyama

61 temples within 100 km of Inuyama. The closest is 犬山神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Inuyama

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

  • Inuyama Castle · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 瑞泉寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Jakkō-in Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 興禅寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 覚王寺 · Buddhist site · Niwa · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 大泉寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see

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Parks near Inuyama

42 parks within 100 km of Inuyama. The closest is フラワーパーク江南 (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Inuyama

15 museums within 100 km of Inuyama. The closest is Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Inuyama

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Inuyama. The closest is 青塚古墳 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Inuyama

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Inuyama. The closest is Hagi Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Hagi Falls · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Takinomizu Park · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
  • 滝の水緑地 · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Yōrō Falls · waterfall · Shiga Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Inuyama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Inuyama
  2. 1 km 犬山神社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  3. 1 km Inuyama Castle · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 1 km 瑞泉寺 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  5. 2 km Jakkō-in Temple · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  6. 1 km 日本モンキーセンター · nature spot, Aichi Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Inuyama

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How to reach Inuyama

    All places near Inuyama by distance

    Within 15 km of Inuyama

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Inuyama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples6161犬山神社 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites5656Inuyama Castle (1 km)
    Parks4242フラワーパーク江南 (10 km)
    Museums1515Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1212青塚古墳 (8 km)
    Waterfalls44Hagi Falls (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33日本モンキーセンター (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nagoya Mosque (29 km)
    Other attractions22Osu Shopping Street (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Tokugawaen (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Miyoshi Pond (44 km)

    Inuyama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Inuyama?

    犬山神社 (temple, about 1 km), Inuyama Castle (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 瑞泉寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 日本モンキーセンター (nature spot, about 2 km), Jakkō-in Temple (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 興禅寺 (Buddhist site, about 4 km).

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

    199 places on Spotwander: 61 temples, 56 buddhist sites, 42 parks, 15 museums, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Inuyama?

    犬山神社, about 1 km by road; Momotaro Shrine (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Inuyama?

    Inuyama Castle, about 1 km by road; 瑞泉寺 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Inuyama?

    フラワーパーク江南, about 10 km by road; 市民四季の森 (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Inuyama?

    Start in Inuyama, visit 犬山神社, then Inuyama Castle, then 瑞泉寺, then Jakkō-in Temple, then 日本モンキーセンター, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Inuyama?

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

    Towns near Inuyama

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