Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Koga

Koga is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan, home to about 60,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 40 temples, 27 buddhist sites, 23 forts & heritage and 19 parks. The must-see places are Hitomaru Shrine (5 km), 梅岳寺 (6 km) and Miyajidake Shrine (7 km).

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Koga, Saga Prefecture
Koga, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Koga at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 60,045
Coordinates
33.7333° N, 130.4667° E
Places within 50 km
157 (73 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 Koga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Koga: 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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Temples near Koga

65 temples within 100 km of Koga. The closest is Hitomaru Shrine (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Koga

41 buddhist sites within 100 km of Koga. The closest is 梅岳寺 (6 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 梅岳寺 · Buddhist site · Kasuya · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 清谷寺 · Buddhist site · Kasuya · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 崇福寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Tōchō Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ryuguji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mangyoji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Koga

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Koga. The closest is 旧塩倉庫 (8 km); the best-known is 首羅山遺跡 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Koga

30 parks within 100 km of Koga. The closest is Island City Central Park (11 km); the best-known is Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Koga

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Koga. The closest is Mt.Tachibana (7 km); the best-known is 若杉山 (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Koga

14 museums within 100 km of Koga. The closest is 九州産業大学美術館 (9 km); the best-known is Korokan Ruins Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Koga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Koga
  2. 5 km Hitomaru Shrine · temple, Kasuya
  3. 7 km Kashii Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  4. 6 km 清谷寺 · Buddhist site, Kasuya
  5. 5 km 梅岳寺 · Buddhist site, Kasuya
  6. 13 km Miyajidake Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Koga

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    Within 15 km of Koga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Koga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4065Hitomaru Shrine (5 km)
    Buddhist sites2741梅岳寺 (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2339旧塩倉庫 (8 km)
    Parks1930Island City Central Park (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1114Mt.Tachibana (7 km)
    Museums1014九州産業大学美術館 (9 km)
    Waterfalls59Jingatō Taki (16 km)
    Other attractions58Munakata Taisha - Hetsu-Miya (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46相島 (12 km)
    Beaches & coast46Mitoma Beach (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Wajiro Tideland (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22犬鳴ダム (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (16 km)
    Churches11日本福音ルーテル博多教会 (20 km)
    Caves01Nanatsugama (67 km)

    Koga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Koga?

    Hitomaru Shrine (temple, about 5 km), 梅岳寺 (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Miyajidake Shrine (temple, about 7 km), 清谷寺 (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Kashii Shrine (temple, about 11 km), 首羅山遺跡 (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 40 temples, 27 buddhist sites, 23 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Koga?

    Hitomaru Shrine, about 5 km by road; Miyajidake Shrine (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Koga?

    梅岳寺, about 6 km by road; 清谷寺 (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Koga?

    旧塩倉庫, about 8 km by road; 卷尾神社 (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Koga?

    Start in Koga, visit Hitomaru Shrine, then Kashii Shrine, then 清谷寺, then 梅岳寺, then Miyajidake Shrine, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Koga?

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

    Towns near Koga

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