Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Iruma

Iruma is a town in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 65 temples, 63 buddhist sites, 24 parks and 16 museums. The must-see places are 高倉寺 (3 km), 愛宕神社 (3 km) and 円照寺 (4 km).

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Iruma, Saitama Prefecture
Iruma, Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iruma at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.8180° N, 139.3680° E
Places within 50 km
187 (187 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Iruma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Iruma: 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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Temples near Iruma

65 temples within 100 km of Iruma. The closest is 愛宕神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Iruma

63 buddhist sites within 100 km of Iruma. The closest is 高倉寺 (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Iruma

24 parks within 100 km of Iruma. The closest is Seibuen Yuenchi (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Iruma

16 museums within 100 km of Iruma. The closest is Tokorozawa Aviation Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Iruma

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iruma. The closest is Kawagoe Castle (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Iruma

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iruma. The closest is Musashi Mitake Shrine (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Iruma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iruma
  2. 4 km 円照寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  3. 5 km 廣瀬神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  4. 3 km 高倉寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  5. 1 km 愛宕神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 6 km 中氷川神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Iruma

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From travellers near Iruma

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How to reach Iruma

    All places near Iruma by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iruma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples6565愛宕神社 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites6363高倉寺 (3 km)
    Parks2424Seibuen Yuenchi (11 km)
    Museums1616Tokorozawa Aviation Museum (12 km)
    Forts & heritage55Kawagoe Castle (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Musashi Mitake Shrine (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Tama Zoological Park (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Murayama Reservoir (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (19 km)
    Other attractions11Time Bell Tower (20 km)
    Churches11St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Urawa (32 km)

    Iruma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iruma?

    高倉寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 愛宕神社 (temple, about 3 km), 円照寺 (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 中氷川神社 (temple, about 5 km), 廣瀬神社 (temple, about 6 km), 神明神社 (temple, about 6 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 65 temples, 63 buddhist sites, 24 parks, 16 museums, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Iruma?

    愛宕神社, about 3 km by road; 中氷川神社 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Iruma?

    高倉寺, about 3 km by road; 円照寺 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Iruma?

    Seibuen Yuenchi, about 11 km by road; Sayama Prefectural Natural Park (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iruma?

    Start in Iruma, visit 円照寺, then 廣瀬神社, then 高倉寺, then 愛宕神社, then 中氷川神社, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iruma?

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

    Towns near Iruma

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