Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kikuchi

Kikuchi is a town in Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, home to about 26,677 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 15 temples, 8 buddhist sites, 14 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kikuchi Shrine (1 km), Katōda Higashibaru Site (12 km) and Fujisaki Hachimangū (27 km).

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Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture
Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kikuchi at a glance

Location
Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 26,677
Coordinates
32.9833° N, 130.8167° E
Places within 50 km
81 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Kikuchi

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

  • Izumi-jinja · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Suizen-ji Joju-en · sanctuary · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • 竜門ダム · lake · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~8 km
  • Kengun Shrine · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • 花畑広場 · park · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hanaokayama Peace Pagoda · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 北岡神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kinpo Zan · viewpoint · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • 池辺寺跡 · fort · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Reigando Cave · cave · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Yahogatake · viewpoint · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~12 km
  • 蓮台寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see

Things to see near Kikuchi, by type

Temples near Kikuchi

66 temples within 100 km of Kikuchi. The closest is Kikuchi Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kikuchi

36 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kikuchi. The closest is 東福寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 東福寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~0 km
  • Honmyoji · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Hanaokayama Peace Pagoda · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 蓮台寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
  • 光触寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~14 km
  • Daiji-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Kikuchi

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kikuchi. The closest is 鞠智城 (4 km); the best-known is Katōda Higashibaru Site (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kikuchi

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kikuchi. The closest is 花房さくら坂公園 (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Kikuchi

20 museums within 100 km of Kikuchi. The closest is 合志市マンガミュージアム (15 km); the best-known is 熊本県立美術館 (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kikuchi

16 parks within 100 km of Kikuchi. The closest is 菊池公園 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kikuchi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kikuchi
  2. 1 km 東福寺 · Buddhist site, Kumamoto Prefecture
  3. 1 km 菊池公園 · park, Kumamoto Prefecture
  4. 1 km Kikuchi Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  5. 1 km 菊池神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  6. 12 km Katōda Higashibaru Site · heritage site, Saga Prefecture
  7. 12 km Back to Kikuchi

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From travellers near Kikuchi

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How to reach Kikuchi

    All places near Kikuchi by distance

    Within 15 km of Kikuchi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kikuchi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1566Kikuchi Shrine (1 km)
    Buddhist sites836東福寺 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1430鞠智城 (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1223花房さくら坂公園 (6 km)
    Museums1020合志市マンガミュージアム (15 km)
    Parks416菊池公園 (1 km)
    Waterfalls916Kakemaku (15 km)
    Other attractions111トンカラリン (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Suizen-ji Joju-en (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34竜門ダム (8 km)
    Caves22Onino Dō (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Kumamoto Masjid and Islamic Center (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Kyushu (21 km)
    Beaches & coast01Beppu Beach Sand Bath (92 km)

    Kikuchi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kikuchi?

    Kikuchi Shrine (temple, about 1 km), Katōda Higashibaru Site (heritage site, about 12 km), 東福寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 菊池公園 (park, about 1 km), 菊池神社 (temple, about 1 km), 鞠智城 (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 8 buddhist sites, 14 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kikuchi?

    Kikuchi Shrine, about 1 km by road; 菊池神社 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kikuchi?

    東福寺, about 1 km by road; 光触寺 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kikuchi?

    鞠智城, about 4 km by road; Katōda Higashibaru Site (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kikuchi?

    Start in Kikuchi, visit 東福寺, then 菊池公園, then Kikuchi Shrine, then 菊池神社, then Katōda Higashibaru Site, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kikuchi?

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

    Towns near Kikuchi

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