Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kasuga

Kasuga is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 44 temples, 31 forts & heritage, 23 buddhist sites and 9 museums. The must-see places are 現人神社 (5 km), 板付遺跡 (6 km) and 榎寺神社 (7 km).

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Kasuga, Saga Prefecture
Kasuga, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kasuga at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
33.5259° N, 130.4611° E
Places within 50 km
134 (101 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Kasuga

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

59 temples within 100 km of Kasuga. The closest is Kasuga Shrine (1 km); the best-known is 現人神社 (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kasuga

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kasuga. The closest is ロニン(旅人)墓 (1 km); the best-known is 板付遺跡 (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Kasuga

32 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kasuga. The closest is Kaidan-in (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Kaidan-in · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kanzeonji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 武蔵寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 妙音教会 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 浄福寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Shōkaku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Museums near Kasuga

15 museums within 100 km of Kasuga. The closest is ウトグチ瓦窯跡展示館 (2 km); the best-known is Kyushu National Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kasuga

15 parks within 100 km of Kasuga. The closest is 春日公園 (1 km); the best-known is Kayoicho Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kasuga

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kasuga. The closest is 大城山 (6 km); the best-known is 鴻巣山 (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 鴻巣山 · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 若杉山 · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 大城山 · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~6 km
  • 天拝山 · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~8 km
  • Mount Sarakura · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~59 km · Must-see
  • 求菩提山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kasuga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kasuga
  2. 5 km 現人神社 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  3. 9 km 板付遺跡 · heritage site, Saga Prefecture
  4. 11 km Kaidan-in · Buddhist site, Saga Prefecture
  5. 1 km Kanzeonji Temple · Buddhist site, Saga Prefecture
  6. 1 km 榎寺神社 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Kasuga

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How to reach Kasuga

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    Within 15 km of Kasuga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kasuga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4459Kasuga Shrine (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3142ロニン(旅人)墓 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites2332Kaidan-in (7 km)
    Museums915ウトグチ瓦窯跡展示館 (2 km)
    Parks1015春日公園 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49大城山 (6 km)
    Waterfalls58妙音の滝 (6 km)
    Other attractions25Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden (11 km)
    Caves13The Cave Kannon (Koshuji Temple) (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13相島 (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (14 km)
    Beaches & coast01部埼灯台 (89 km)

    Kasuga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kasuga?

    現人神社 (temple, about 5 km), 板付遺跡 (heritage site, about 6 km), 榎寺神社 (temple, about 7 km), Kaidan-in (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Kanzeonji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 武蔵寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 44 temples, 31 forts & heritage, 23 buddhist sites, 9 museums, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kasuga?

    Kasuga Shrine, about 1 km by road; 現人神社 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kasuga?

    ロニン(旅人)墓, about 1 km by road; Sugu-Okamoto Site (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kasuga?

    Kaidan-in, about 7 km by road; Kanzeonji Temple (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kasuga?

    Start in Kasuga, visit 現人神社, then 板付遺跡, then Kaidan-in, then Kanzeonji Temple, then 榎寺神社, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kasuga?

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

    Towns near Kasuga

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