Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kimitsu

Kimitsu is a town in Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, home to about 92,126 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit — 106 buddhist sites, 57 temples, 36 parks and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Honkenji Temple (5 km), 潮浜公園 (6 km) and Shojoji Temple (7 km).

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Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture
Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kimitsu at a glance

Location
Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 92,126
Coordinates
35.3504° N, 139.8703° E
Places within 50 km
258 (258 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Kimitsu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kimitsu: 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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Things to see near Kimitsu, by type

Buddhist sites near Kimitsu

106 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kimitsu. The closest is Honkenji Temple (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Kimitsu

57 temples within 100 km of Kimitsu. The closest is Yakumo Shrine (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kimitsu

36 parks within 100 km of Kimitsu. The closest is 潮浜公園 (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Kimitsu

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kimitsu. The closest is 東京湾 (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Kimitsu

9 museums within 100 km of Kimitsu. The closest is Yokosuka Museum of Art (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kimitsu

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kimitsu. The closest is 本牧船舶通航信号所 (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kimitsu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kimitsu
  2. 5 km Honkenji Temple · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  3. 8 km Kōmyōji Temple · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  4. 1 km Senchakuji Temple · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  5. 1 km Shojoji Temple · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  6. 1 km 潮浜公園 · park, Chiba Prefecture
  7. 6 km Back to Kimitsu

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How to reach Kimitsu

    All places near Kimitsu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kimitsu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites106106Honkenji Temple (5 km)
    Temples5757Yakumo Shrine (9 km)
    Parks3636潮浜公園 (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1313東京湾 (15 km)
    Museums99Yokosuka Museum of Art (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens99本牧船舶通航信号所 (24 km)
    Forts & heritage88Yokohama Shiloh Church (30 km)
    Other attractions88Moto Hachiman (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55高宕山 (25 km)
    Churches33Christ Church (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Kamata Mosque (34 km)
    Waterfalls11稲毛神社 (31 km)
    Caves11Taya Caves (40 km)

    Kimitsu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kimitsu?

    Honkenji Temple (Buddhist site, about 5 km), 潮浜公園 (park, about 6 km), Shojoji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Kōmyōji Temple (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Senchakuji Temple (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Yakumo Shrine (temple, about 9 km).

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

    258 places on Spotwander: 106 buddhist sites, 57 temples, 36 parks, 13 beaches & coast, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kimitsu?

    Honkenji Temple, about 5 km by road; Shojoji Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kimitsu?

    Yakumo Shrine, about 9 km by road; 坂戸神社 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kimitsu?

    潮浜公園, about 6 km by road; Kannonzaki Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kimitsu?

    Start in Kimitsu, visit Honkenji Temple, then Kōmyōji Temple, then Senchakuji Temple, then Shojoji Temple, then 潮浜公園, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kimitsu?

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

    Towns near Kimitsu

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