Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Katō

Katō is a town in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 30 temples, 22 buddhist sites, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chōkō-ji Temple (2 km), Jōdo-ji Temple (11 km) and Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (17 km).

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Katō at a glance

Location
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.9242° N, 135.0261° E
Places within 50 km
94 (94 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Katō

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

  • Sumiyoshi Shrine · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 東光寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 稚児ヶ墓山 · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ichijō-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mount Hatsuka · viewpoint · Toyono · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 日岡神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 蓮花寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Mount Ōfuna · viewpoint · Toyono · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 鈴の森神社 · temple · Kanzaki · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 教信寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • 神戸市立森林植物園 · sanctuary · Hyogo Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • 称名寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see

Things to see near Katō, by type

Temples near Katō

70 temples within 100 km of Katō. The closest is Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Katō

44 buddhist sites within 100 km of Katō. The closest is Chōkō-ji Temple (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Chōkō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Jōdo-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 周遍寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Sagami-dera · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rakan-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 東光寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Katō

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Katō. The closest is Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Katō

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Katō. The closest is Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Katō

13 museums within 100 km of Katō. The closest is 兵庫県立考古博物館 (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Katō

11 parks within 100 km of Katō. The closest is 高砂市総合運動公園 (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Katō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Katō
  2. 2 km Chōkō-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Kyoto Prefecture
  3. 16 km Mount Haku (Hyōgo) · viewpoint, Kyoto Prefecture
  4. 27 km Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center · nature spot, Hyogo Prefecture
  5. 13 km Jōdo-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Kyoto Prefecture
  6. 10 km Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  7. 19 km Back to Katō

Plan a longer trip from Katō — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Katō

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How to reach Katō

    All places near Katō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Katō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples3070Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine (19 km)
    Buddhist sites2244Chōkō-ji Temple (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1617Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center (19 km)
    Museums713兵庫県立考古博物館 (32 km)
    Parks411高砂市総合運動公園 (33 km)
    Forts & heritage46大中遺跡 (32 km)
    Other attractions26Kobe Harborland (38 km)
    Churches03Nihon Christ Kyodan Ibarakikasugaoka Church (60 km)
    Waterfalls12Nunobiki Falls (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ajigawa River (60 km)

    Katō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Katō?

    Chōkō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Jōdo-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (viewpoint, about 17 km), Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine (temple, about 19 km), Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center (nature spot, about 19 km), Mount Shirakami (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 30 temples, 22 buddhist sites, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Katō?

    Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine, about 19 km by road; Sumiyoshi Shrine (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Katō?

    Chōkō-ji Temple, about 2 km by road; Jōdo-ji Temple (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Katō?

    Mount Haku (Hyōgo), about 17 km by road; Mount Shirakami (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Katō?

    Start in Katō, visit Chōkō-ji Temple, then Mount Haku (Hyōgo), then Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center, then Jōdo-ji Temple, then Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Katō?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Katō

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Katō’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.