Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Jōyō

Jōyō is a town in Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 114 buddhist sites, 70 temples, 10 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Uji City Botanical Park (4 km), Kōshō-ji Temple (6 km) and Mimuroto-ji Temple (8 km).

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Jōyō, Osaka Prefecture
Jōyō, Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jōyō at a glance

Location
Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.8440° N, 135.8056° E
Places within 50 km
226 (226 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Jōyō

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

Buddhist sites near Jōyō

114 buddhist sites within 100 km of Jōyō. The closest is Kōshō-ji Temple (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Jōyō

70 temples within 100 km of Jōyō. The closest is Uji City Botanical Park (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jōyō

10 parks within 100 km of Jōyō. The closest is 大阪公立大学附属植物園 (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Jōyō

10 museums within 100 km of Jōyō. The closest is 松伯美術館 (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jōyō

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jōyō. The closest is Mausoleum of Emperor Kōmei (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jōyō

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jōyō. The closest is Mt. Wakakusa (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Wakakusa · viewpoint · Nara Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ōeyama · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 鶏冠山 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Hiei · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mount Shigi · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Jōyō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jōyō
  2. 4 km Uji City Botanical Park · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 6 km Manpuku-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  4. 2 km Mimuroto-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  5. 2 km Kōshō-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  6. 17 km Kaijūsen-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Nara Prefecture
  7. 11 km Back to Jōyō

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From travellers near Jōyō

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How to reach Jōyō

    All places near Jōyō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jōyō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites114114Kōshō-ji Temple (6 km)
    Temples7070Uji City Botanical Park (4 km)
    Parks1010大阪公立大学附属植物園 (18 km)
    Museums1010松伯美術館 (20 km)
    Forts & heritage77Mausoleum of Emperor Kōmei (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Mt. Wakakusa (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Nifrel (31 km)
    Other attractions33Two-year Slope (22 km)
    Churches22Salvation Army Kyoto Corps (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Minoh Waterfall (38 km)

    Jōyō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jōyō?

    Uji City Botanical Park (temple, about 4 km), Kōshō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Mimuroto-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Manpuku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Kaijūsen-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Iwashimizu Hachimangū (temple, about 13 km).

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

    226 places on Spotwander: 114 buddhist sites, 70 temples, 10 parks, 10 museums, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Jōyō?

    Kōshō-ji Temple, about 6 km by road; Mimuroto-ji Temple (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Jōyō?

    Uji City Botanical Park, about 4 km by road; Iwashimizu Hachimangū (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Jōyō?

    大阪公立大学附属植物園, about 18 km by road; Hirakata Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jōyō?

    Start in Jōyō, visit Uji City Botanical Park, then Manpuku-ji Temple, then Mimuroto-ji Temple, then Kōshō-ji Temple, then Kaijūsen-ji Temple, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jōyō?

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

    Towns near Jōyō

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