Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Itō

Itō is a town in Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, home to about 71,578 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 23 buddhist sites, 36 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 parks. The must-see places are Bukkoji Temple (2 km), 佛現寺 (2 km) and Sakura-no-Sato (8 km).

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Itō, Shizuoka Prefecture
Itō, Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Itō at a glance

Location
Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 71,578
Coordinates
34.9667° N, 139.0833° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 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 Itō

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

Buddhist sites near Itō

88 buddhist sites within 100 km of Itō. The closest is Bukkoji Temple (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Bukkoji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Renchaku-ji · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Myotokuji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 成願寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Saikou Temple · Buddhist site · Kamo · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ryozenji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see

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Temples near Itō

80 temples within 100 km of Itō. The closest is 佛現寺 (2 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 佛現寺 · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Jingi Taisha Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Omiya Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kumano Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ohito Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hie Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Itō

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Itō. The closest is Mt. Omuro (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Itō

16 parks within 100 km of Itō. The closest is Sakura-no-Sato (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Itō

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Itō. The closest is Sagami Bay (55 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Itō

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Itō. The closest is Kamishiraiwa Ruins (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Itō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Itō
  2. 2 km Bukkoji Temple · Buddhist site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  3. 1 km 佛現寺 · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  4. 8 km Izu Chaboten Animal Park · park, Shizuoka Prefecture
  5. 1 km Mt. Omuro · viewpoint, Shizuoka Prefecture
  6. 1 km Sakura-no-Sato · park, Shizuoka Prefecture
  7. 8 km Back to Itō

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

From travellers near Itō

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How to reach Itō

    All places near Itō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Itō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites2388Bukkoji Temple (2 km)
    Temples3680佛現寺 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Mt. Omuro (9 km)
    Parks716Sakura-no-Sato (8 km)
    Beaches & coast016Sagami Bay (55 km)
    Forts & heritage512Kamishiraiwa Ruins (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Atagawa Tropical Alligator Garden (21 km)
    Waterfalls39Joren Falls (23 km)
    Museums46Atami Yamaguchi Museum (18 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (17 km)
    Other attractions01Moto Hachiman (72 km)
    Caves01Taya Caves (75 km)

    Itō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Itō?

    Bukkoji Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), 佛現寺 (temple, about 2 km), Sakura-no-Sato (park, about 8 km), Izu Chaboten Animal Park (park, about 8 km), Mt. Omuro (viewpoint, about 9 km), Jingi Taisha Shrine (temple, about 9 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 23 buddhist sites, 36 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Itō?

    Bukkoji Temple, about 2 km by road; Renchaku-ji (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Itō?

    佛現寺, about 2 km by road; Jingi Taisha Shrine (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itō?

    Mt. Omuro, about 9 km by road; Large Floodgate View-O (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Itō?

    Start in Itō, visit Bukkoji Temple, then 佛現寺, then Izu Chaboten Animal Park, then Mt. Omuro, then Sakura-no-Sato, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Itō?

    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 Itō

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