Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Iwakura

Iwakura is a town in Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 48,007 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 55 buddhist sites, 55 temples, 45 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are 興道寺 (1 km), 神明大一社 (1 km) and 岩倉市史跡公園 (1 km).

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

Iwakura at a glance

Location
Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 48,007
Coordinates
35.2833° N, 136.8667° E
Places within 50 km
193 (193 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Iwakura

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

Buddhist sites near Iwakura

55 buddhist sites within 100 km of Iwakura. The closest is 興道寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 興道寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~0 km · Must-see
  • 賢林寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 間々観音 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 松林寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 萬徳寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 妙興寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see

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Temples near Iwakura

55 temples within 100 km of Iwakura. The closest is 神明大一社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Iwakura

45 parks within 100 km of Iwakura. The closest is 岩倉市史跡公園 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Iwakura

15 museums within 100 km of Iwakura. The closest is Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Iwakura

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iwakura. The closest is Asahi Site (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Iwakura

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Iwakura. The closest is Hagi Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Hagi Falls · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Takinomizu Park · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • 滝の水緑地 · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Yōrō Falls · waterfall · Shiga Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Iwakura

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iwakura
  2. 1 km 興道寺 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  3. 1 km 神明大一社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 4 km 片山八幡社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  5. 5 km 賢林寺 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  6. 2 km 岩倉市史跡公園 · park, Aichi Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Iwakura

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How to reach Iwakura

    All places near Iwakura by distance

    Within 15 km of Iwakura

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iwakura by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites5555興道寺 (1 km)
    Temples5555神明大一社 (1 km)
    Parks4545岩倉市史跡公園 (1 km)
    Museums1515Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Asahi Site (9 km)
    Waterfalls44Hagi Falls (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33日本モンキーセンター (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Nagoya Mosque (15 km)
    Other attractions22Osu Shopping Street (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Tokugawaen (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Miyoshi Pond (37 km)

    Iwakura: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iwakura?

    興道寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 神明大一社 (temple, about 1 km), 岩倉市史跡公園 (park, about 1 km), 賢林寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 片山八幡社 (temple, about 5 km), 間々観音 (Buddhist site, about 5 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 55 buddhist sites, 55 temples, 45 parks, 15 museums, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Iwakura?

    興道寺, about 1 km by road; 賢林寺 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Iwakura?

    神明大一社, about 1 km by road; 片山八幡社 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Iwakura?

    岩倉市史跡公園, about 1 km by road; 市之久田中央公園 (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iwakura?

    Start in Iwakura, visit 興道寺, then 神明大一社, then 片山八幡社, then 賢林寺, then 岩倉市史跡公園, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iwakura?

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

    Towns near Iwakura

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