Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kaga

Kaga is a town in Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 17 buddhist sites, 10 temples, 25 forts & heritage and 18 museums. The must-see places are 吉崎御坊 (Ruin of Yoshizaki-gobō) (9 km), Nata-dera Temple (10 km) and Yunokuni No Mori (12 km).

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Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture
Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kaga at a glance

Location
Ishikawa Prefecture district, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
36.3000° N, 136.3333° E
Places within 50 km
113 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Kaga

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

Buddhist sites near Kaga

36 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kaga. The closest is 毫摂寺 (2 km); the best-known is Nata-dera Temple (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Nata-dera Temple · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 龍沢寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 永宮寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 白道寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 毫摂寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~2 km
  • 性海寺 · Buddhist site · Fukui Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see

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Temples near Kaga

34 temples within 100 km of Kaga. The closest is 江沼神社 (3 km); the best-known is 國神神社 (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kaga

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kaga. The closest is モハ3751 (3 km); the best-known is 吉崎御坊 (Ruin of Yoshizaki-gobō) (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kaga

23 museums within 100 km of Kaga. The closest is Kutaniyaki Art Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kaga

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kaga. The closest is Kakusen Valley (9 km); the best-known is Tojinbo Cliff (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Kaga

14 parks within 100 km of Kaga. The closest is Traditional Handcrafts Village Yunokuni No Mori (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kaga

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 Kaga
  2. 9 km 吉崎御坊 (Ruin of Yoshizaki-gobō) · heritage site, Fukui Prefecture
  3. 10 km 永宮寺 · Buddhist site, Fukui Prefecture
  4. 4 km 龍沢寺 · Buddhist site, Fukui Prefecture
  5. 6 km Maruoka Castle · heritage site, Fukui Prefecture
  6. 28 km Nata-dera Temple · Buddhist site, Fukui Prefecture
  7. 10 km Back to Kaga

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How to reach Kaga

    All places near Kaga by distance

    Within 15 km of Kaga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kaga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1736毫摂寺 (2 km)
    Temples1034江沼神社 (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2530モハ3751 (3 km)
    Museums1823Kutaniyaki Art Museum (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Kakusen Valley (9 km)
    Parks1014Traditional Handcrafts Village Yunokuni No Mori (12 km)
    Other attractions610Kaga Kannon (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77片野鴨池 (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Yōkōkan Garden (34 km)
    Beaches & coast23加佐ノ岬 (8 km)
    Waterfalls23十二ヶ滝 (21 km)
    Caves11Hō’ō-zan Burial Cave Cluster (7 km)

    Kaga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kaga?

    吉崎御坊 (Ruin of Yoshizaki-gobō) (heritage site, about 9 km), Nata-dera Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Yunokuni No Mori (attraction, about 12 km), 龍沢寺 (Buddhist site, about 17 km), 永宮寺 (Buddhist site, about 17 km), Maruoka Castle (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 17 buddhist sites, 10 temples, 25 forts & heritage, 18 museums, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kaga?

    毫摂寺, about 2 km by road; Nata-dera Temple (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kaga?

    江沼神社, about 3 km by road; 安宅住吉神社 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kaga?

    モハ3751, about 3 km by road; 富塚丸山古墳 (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kaga?

    Start in Kaga, visit 吉崎御坊 (Ruin of Yoshizaki-gobō), then 永宮寺, then 龍沢寺, then Maruoka Castle, then Nata-dera Temple, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kaga?

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

    Towns near Kaga

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