Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kanda

Kanda is a town in Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 36,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 14 temples, 6 buddhist sites, 10 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are 平尾台自然観察センター (11 km), Fukuju-ji Temple (15 km) and 白野江植物公園 (21 km).

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Kanda, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Kanda, Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kanda at a glance

Location
Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 36,122
Coordinates
33.7833° N, 130.9833° E
Places within 50 km
77 (28 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 Kanda

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

66 temples within 100 km of Kanda. The closest is Kuzuhara Hachiman Shrine (12 km); the best-known is 大歳神社 (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kanda

34 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kanda. The closest is Fukuju-ji Temple (15 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Fukuju-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 世界平和パゴダ · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 引接寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • 功山寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 長谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kurate · ~36 km · Must-see
  • 万徳寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~19 km

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Forts & heritage near Kanda

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kanda. The closest is 雨窪古墳 (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kanda

17 museums within 100 km of Kanda. The closest is 平尾台自然観察センター (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kanda

17 parks within 100 km of Kanda. The closest is 文化記念公園 (8 km); the best-known is 白野江植物公園 (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kanda

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kanda. The closest is 野鳥観察舎 (4 km); the best-known is Mount Sarakura (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Sarakura · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 野鳥観察舎 · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~4 km
  • Mt. Nukisan · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~9 km
  • Mt. Adachi · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~13 km
  • 求菩提山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mt.Kazashi · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~20 km

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A one-day trip from Kanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kanda
  2. 3 km 雨窪古墳 · heritage site, Miyako
  3. 19 km 白野江植物公園 · park, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  4. 15 km Fukuju-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  5. 13 km Mount Sarakura · viewpoint, Saga Prefecture
  6. 17 km 平尾台自然観察センター · museum, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  7. 11 km Back to Kanda

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How to reach Kanda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1466Kuzuhara Hachiman Shrine (12 km)
    Buddhist sites634Fukuju-ji Temple (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1019雨窪古墳 (3 km)
    Museums1017平尾台自然観察センター (11 km)
    Parks817文化記念公園 (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1014野鳥観察舎 (4 km)
    Other attractions210宇宙七曜星の精 (19 km)
    Beaches & coast47間島 (7 km)
    Caves67Seiryū Cave (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27北九州国定公園 (20 km)
    Waterfalls24Sugaono Taki (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Kyūshū (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12河内ダム (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Noor Islamic Center (68 km)

    Kanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kanda?

    平尾台自然観察センター (museum, about 11 km), Fukuju-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 15 km), 白野江植物公園 (park, about 21 km), Mount Sarakura (viewpoint, about 23 km), 雨窪古墳 (heritage site, about 3 km), 御所山古墳 (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 14 temples, 6 buddhist sites, 10 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kanda?

    Kuzuhara Hachiman Shrine, about 12 km by road; 篠崎八幡神社 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kanda?

    Fukuju-ji Temple, about 15 km by road; 万徳寺 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kanda?

    雨窪古墳, about 3 km by road; 御所山古墳 (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kanda?

    Start in Kanda, visit 雨窪古墳, then 白野江植物公園, then Fukuju-ji Temple, then Mount Sarakura, then 平尾台自然観察センター, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kanda?

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

    Towns near Kanda

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