Haga district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Iwase

Iwase is a town in Haga district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 21,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 24 temples, 22 buddhist sites, 9 parks and 5 museums. The must-see places are 能仁寺 (12 km), Saimyō-ji Temple (14 km) and 地蔵院 (15 km).

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Iwase, Tochigi Prefecture
Iwase, Haga district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iwase at a glance

Location
Haga district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 21,980
Coordinates
36.3500° N, 140.1000° E
Places within 50 km
69 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Iwase

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

91 temples within 100 km of Iwase. The closest is 大前神社 (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Iwase

80 buddhist sites within 100 km of Iwase. The closest is 能仁寺 (12 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 能仁寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Saimyō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Haga · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 地蔵院 · Buddhist site · Haga · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 遍照寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 圓通寺 · Buddhist site · Haga · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ankoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see

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Parks near Iwase

16 parks within 100 km of Iwase. The closest is 井頭公園 (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Iwase

7 museums within 100 km of Iwase. The closest is Mashiko Sankokan (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iwase

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iwase. The closest is 茨城県植物園 (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Iwase

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iwase. The closest is 小幡北山埴輪製作遺跡 (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Iwase

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iwase
  2. 12 km 能仁寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  3. 5 km 大前神社 · temple, Tochigi Prefecture
  4. 10 km Mashiko Sankokan · museum, Haga
  5. 3 km Saimyō-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Haga
  6. 2 km 地蔵院 · Buddhist site, Haga
  7. 15 km Back to Iwase

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How to reach Iwase

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iwase by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2491大前神社 (16 km)
    Buddhist sites2280能仁寺 (12 km)
    Parks916井頭公園 (23 km)
    Museums57Mashiko Sankokan (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27茨城県植物園 (41 km)
    Forts & heritage45小幡北山埴輪製作遺跡 (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Kasumigaura (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mount Tsukuba (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Babul Islam Masjid (35 km)
    Churches11松が峰教会 (38 km)
    Waterfalls01袋田の滝 (67 km)
    Other attractions01Ashikaga Gakkō (72 km)

    Iwase: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iwase?

    能仁寺 (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Saimyō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 14 km), 地蔵院 (Buddhist site, about 15 km), 大前神社 (temple, about 16 km), Mashiko Sankokan (museum, about 17 km), Mount Tsukuba (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 24 temples, 22 buddhist sites, 9 parks, 5 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Iwase?

    大前神社, about 16 km by road; 亀岡八幡宮 (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Iwase?

    能仁寺, about 12 km by road; Saimyō-ji Temple (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Iwase?

    井頭公園, about 23 km by road; 水戸市植物公園 (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iwase?

    Start in Iwase, visit 能仁寺, then 大前神社, then Mashiko Sankokan, then Saimyō-ji Temple, then 地蔵院, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iwase?

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

    Towns near Iwase

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