Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Iwade

Iwade is a town in Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 55,633 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 46 temples, 39 buddhist sites, 8 parks and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Itakiso Shrine (10 km), Hinokuma Jingū (14 km) and Kamayama Shrine (15 km).

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Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture
Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iwade at a glance

Location
Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 55,633
Coordinates
34.2500° N, 135.3167° E
Places within 50 km
104 (104 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Iwade

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Iwade: 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 Iwade

  • 岬町立みさき公園 · park · Sennan · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 阿弥陀寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 水間公園 · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 水間観音 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 橘本神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 大威徳寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 泉州磐船神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 長楽寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 長保寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 報恩講寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 感田神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • 加太春日神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see

Things to see near Iwade, by type

Temples near Iwade

79 temples within 100 km of Iwade. The closest is Itakiso Shrine (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Iwade

67 buddhist sites within 100 km of Iwade. The closest is 長慶寺 (17 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 長慶寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 本願寺 尾崎別院 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 海禅院 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 阿弥陀寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 水間観音 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 大威徳寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Iwade

16 parks within 100 km of Iwade. The closest is 岬町立みさき公園 (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Iwade

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iwade. The closest is 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Iwade

8 museums within 100 km of Iwade. The closest is Koyasan Reihōkan (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Iwade

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iwade. The closest is Mt. Ryujin (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Iwade

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iwade
  2. 10 km Itakiso Shrine · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  3. 7 km 春日神社 · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  4. 7 km Kamayama Shrine · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  5. 4 km Hinokuma Jingū · temple, Sennan
  6. 22 km 長慶寺 · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Iwade

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

From travellers near Iwade

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How to reach Iwade

    All places near Iwade by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iwade by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4679Itakiso Shrine (10 km)
    Buddhist sites3967長慶寺 (17 km)
    Parks816岬町立みさき公園 (21 km)
    Other attractions311Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (17 km)
    Forts & heritage28西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (17 km)
    Museums48Koyasan Reihōkan (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mt. Ryujin (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Osaka Nankou Bird Sanctuary (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ajigawa River (59 km)
    Churches01Kawaguchi Christ Church ,Cathedral (63 km)

    Iwade: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iwade?

    Itakiso Shrine (temple, about 10 km), Hinokuma Jingū (temple, about 14 km), Kamayama Shrine (temple, about 15 km), 長慶寺 (Buddhist site, about 17 km), 春日神社 (temple, about 17 km), Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 46 temples, 39 buddhist sites, 8 parks, 3 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Iwade?

    Itakiso Shrine, about 10 km by road; Hinokuma Jingū (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Iwade?

    長慶寺, about 17 km by road; 本願寺 尾崎別院 (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Iwade?

    岬町立みさき公園, about 21 km by road; 水間公園 (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iwade?

    Start in Iwade, visit Itakiso Shrine, then 春日神社, then Kamayama Shrine, then Hinokuma Jingū, then 長慶寺, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iwade?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Iwade

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