Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Katano

Katano is a town in Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 66 buddhist sites, 61 temples, 11 parks and 9 museums. The must-see places are 機物神社 (1 km), Shishikutsu-ji Temple (4 km) and 大阪公立大学附属植物園 (4 km).

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

Katano at a glance

Location
Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.7933° N, 135.6860° E
Places within 50 km
160 (160 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Katano

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Katano: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Katano

  • 三島鴨神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 本行寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 安満遺跡公園 · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 畑山神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 島頭天満宮 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 一乗寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Jigen-Ji · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 妙楽寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Fukakita Park · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 溝咋神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 佐太天神宮 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 利井常見寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see

Things to see near Katano, by type

Buddhist sites near Katano

66 buddhist sites within 100 km of Katano. The closest is Shishikutsu-ji Temple (4 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Shishikutsu-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 浄蓮寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 成田山 大阪別院 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 大正寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 本行寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 一乗寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Temples near Katano

61 temples within 100 km of Katano. The closest is 機物神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 機物神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 星田神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 百済王神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Sada Shrine · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 片埜神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 忍陵神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see

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Parks near Katano

11 parks within 100 km of Katano. The closest is 大阪公立大学附属植物園 (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Katano

9 museums within 100 km of Katano. The closest is 松伯美術館 (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Katano

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Katano. The closest is Nifrel (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Katano

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Katano. The closest is Heijō Palace (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Katano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Katano
  2. 1 km 機物神社 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 4 km Shishikutsu-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  4. 2 km 大阪公立大学附属植物園 · park, Osaka Prefecture
  5. 1 km 星田神社 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  6. 7 km 百済王神社 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 4 km Back to Katano

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From travellers near Katano

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How to reach Katano

    All places near Katano by distance

    Within 15 km of Katano

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Katano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites6666Shishikutsu-ji Temple (4 km)
    Temples6161機物神社 (1 km)
    Parks1111大阪公立大学附属植物園 (4 km)
    Museums99松伯美術館 (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Nifrel (17 km)
    Forts & heritage33Heijō Palace (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Mt. Wakakusa (24 km)
    Churches22Nihon Christ Kyodan Ibarakikasugaoka Church (17 km)
    Other attractions11Osaka Korea Town (25 km)
    Waterfalls11Minoh Waterfall (26 km)

    Katano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Katano?

    機物神社 (temple, about 1 km), Shishikutsu-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 大阪公立大学附属植物園 (park, about 4 km), 星田神社 (temple, about 4 km), 百済王神社 (temple, about 4 km), 浄蓮寺 (Buddhist site, about 5 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 66 buddhist sites, 61 temples, 11 parks, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Katano?

    Shishikutsu-ji Temple, about 4 km by road; 浄蓮寺 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Katano?

    機物神社, about 1 km by road; 星田神社 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Katano?

    大阪公立大学附属植物園, about 4 km by road; Hirakata Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Katano?

    Start in Katano, visit 機物神社, then Shishikutsu-ji Temple, then 大阪公立大学附属植物園, then 星田神社, then 百済王神社, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Katano?

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

    Towns near Katano

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