Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 997,536 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 15 temples, 8 buddhist sites, 8 forts & heritage and 10 parks. The must-see places are Mount Sarakura (6 km), Fukuju-ji Temple (7 km) and Yanagi (11 km).

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Kitakyushu at a glance

Location
Yamaguchi Prefecture district, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 997,536
Coordinates
33.8518° N, 130.8503° E
Places within 50 km
77 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Kitakyushu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kitakyushu: 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 Kitakyushu, by type

Temples near Kitakyushu

64 temples within 100 km of Kitakyushu. The closest is Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine (3 km); the best-known is 大歳神社 (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kitakyushu

34 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kitakyushu. The closest is 万徳寺 (5 km); the best-known is Fukuju-ji Temple (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Fukuju-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 引接寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 世界平和パゴダ · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 長谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kurate · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 功山寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • 万徳寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~5 km

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Forts & heritage near Kitakyushu

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitakyushu. The closest is Kokura Castle (5 km); the best-known is Yanagi (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Kitakyushu

18 parks within 100 km of Kitakyushu. The closest is 山田緑地 (1 km); the best-known is Akama Shrine (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kitakyushu

16 museums within 100 km of Kitakyushu. The closest is 北九州市立美術館 (4 km); the best-known is 平尾台自然観察センター (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kitakyushu

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kitakyushu. The closest is Mount Sarakura (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Sarakura · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Mount Gongen · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~7 km
  • Mt. Adachi · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~8 km
  • Ishimine-yama · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~12 km
  • Shaku Dake · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~12 km
  • Mt. Nukisan · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~12 km

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A one-day trip from Kitakyushu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitakyushu
  2. 6 km Mount Sarakura · viewpoint, Saga Prefecture
  3. 12 km Yanagi · heritage site, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  4. 12 km 大歳神社 · temple, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  5. 12 km Fukuju-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  6. 16 km 平尾台自然観察センター · museum, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  7. 14 km Back to Kitakyushu

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From travellers near Kitakyushu

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How to reach Kitakyushu

    All places near Kitakyushu by distance

    Within 15 km of Kitakyushu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kitakyushu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1564Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine (3 km)
    Buddhist sites834万徳寺 (5 km)
    Forts & heritage818Kokura Castle (5 km)
    Parks1018山田緑地 (1 km)
    Museums1016北九州市立美術館 (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints811Mount Sarakura (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27到津の森公園 (3 km)
    Beaches & coast35ひこっとらんどマリンビーチ (14 km)
    Other attractions44旧松本家住宅 (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Hikoshima (13 km)
    Caves34Seiryū Cave (14 km)
    Waterfalls23Sugaono Taki (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11河内ダム (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Noor Islamic Center (59 km)

    Kitakyushu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitakyushu?

    Mount Sarakura (viewpoint, about 6 km), Fukuju-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Yanagi (heritage site, about 11 km), 平尾台自然観察センター (museum, about 14 km), 大歳神社 (temple, about 16 km), 引接寺 (Buddhist site, about 19 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 8 buddhist sites, 8 forts & heritage, 10 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kitakyushu?

    Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine, about 3 km by road; 篠崎八幡神社 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kitakyushu?

    万徳寺, about 5 km by road; Fukuju-ji Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kitakyushu?

    Kokura Castle, about 5 km by road; 水之御祖 (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitakyushu?

    Start in Kitakyushu, visit Mount Sarakura, then Yanagi, then 大歳神社, then Fukuju-ji Temple, then 平尾台自然観察センター, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitakyushu?

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

    Towns near Kitakyushu

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