Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Itoman

Itoman is a town in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 57,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast and 20 museums. The must-see places are Dmm Kariyushi Aquarium (5 km), Himeyuri Peace Museum (5 km) and Konpaku-no-to Monument (6 km).

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Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture
Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Itoman at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 57,184
Coordinates
26.1265° N, 127.6692° E
Places within 50 km
206 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Itoman

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Itoman: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Itoman

  • Gokoku Temple · Buddhist site · Okinawa Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Yomochi Shrine · fort · Okinawa Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Naminoue Shrine · temple · Okinawa Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Naminoue Beach · beach · Okinawa Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Tamaudun · fort · Okinawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 安国寺 · Buddhist site · Okinawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Shurijo Castle Park · park · Okinawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sairai'in Temple · Buddhist site · Okinawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Banshoin · Buddhist site · Okinawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bengadake · viewpoint · Okinawa Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 出雲大社 沖縄分社 · temple · Okinawa Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Okinawa TOWER · temple · Shimajiri · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Itoman, by type

Forts & heritage near Itoman

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Itoman. The closest is Shiraume Monument (3 km); the best-known is Konpaku-no-to Monument (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Itoman

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Itoman. The closest is Ejinato Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Itoman

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Itoman. The closest is Cape Kyan (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Itoman

25 museums within 100 km of Itoman. The closest is Himeyuri Peace Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Itoman

23 caves within 100 km of Itoman. The closest is Ihara Third Surgical Cave (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Itoman

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Itoman. The closest is Mt. Yoza (5 km); the best-known is Bengadake (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Itoman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Itoman
  2. 5 km Dmm Kariyushi Aquarium · nature spot, Okinawa Prefecture
  3. 11 km Gushikawa Castle Site · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 1 km Cape Kyan · beach, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 3 km Konpaku-no-to Monument · monument, Okinawa Prefecture
  6. 1 km Himeyuri Peace Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Itoman

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From travellers near Itoman

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How to reach Itoman

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    Within 15 km of Itoman

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Itoman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6065Shiraume Monument (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2739Ejinato Island (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2031Cape Kyan (7 km)
    Museums2025Himeyuri Peace Museum (5 km)
    Caves1923Ihara Third Surgical Cave (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints622Mt. Yoza (5 km)
    Parks1417Heiwakinen Memorial Park (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Kinjo Dam (13 km)
    Other attractions811豊見城高安テレビ・FM送信所 (8 km)
    Buddhist sites910Taichuji Temple (9 km)
    Temples99Oki-no-gu Shrine (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Dmm Kariyushi Aquarium (5 km)
    Waterfalls47故陸軍々曹滝沢不二夫命 (4 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (20 km)

    Itoman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Itoman?

    Dmm Kariyushi Aquarium (nature spot, about 5 km), Himeyuri Peace Museum (museum, about 5 km), Konpaku-no-to Monument (monument, about 6 km), Gushikawa Castle Site (heritage site, about 6 km), Cape Kyan (beach, about 7 km), Tomishiro Castle Site (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 beaches & coast, 20 museums, 19 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Itoman?

    Shiraume Monument, about 3 km by road; Himeyuri Cenotaph (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Itoman?

    Ejinato Island, about 3 km by road; Senagajima Island (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Itoman?

    Cape Kyan, about 7 km by road; Cape Arasaki (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Itoman?

    Start in Itoman, visit Dmm Kariyushi Aquarium, then Gushikawa Castle Site, then Cape Kyan, then Konpaku-no-to Monument, then Himeyuri Peace Museum, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Itoman?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Itoman

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