Kumage district, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Koseda

Koseda is a town in Kumage district, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, home to about 2,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Yaku Shrine (11 km), Yakushima (16 km) and Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall (19 km).

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Koseda at a glance

Location
Kumage district, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 2,345
Coordinates
30.3880° N, 130.6492° E
Places within 50 km
209 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Koseda

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Koseda

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Koseda. The closest is Mount Funayukimae (5 km); the best-known is Mt. Nagata (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Koseda

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Koseda. The closest is Tashiro Coast (6 km); the best-known is Isso Beach (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Koseda

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Koseda. The closest is 屋久島七福神 布袋尊 (1 km); the best-known is Ushidoko Moisho (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Koseda

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Koseda. The closest is Yakushima (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Koseda

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Koseda. The closest is Hiryuu Falls (9 km); the best-known is Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Temples near Koseda

10 temples within 100 km of Koseda. The closest is 長峰神社 (2 km); the best-known is Yaku Shrine (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Koseda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Koseda
  2. 4 km 椨川神社 · temple, Kumage
  3. 7 km Yaku Shrine · temple, Kumage
  4. 12 km Yakushima · river spot, Kumage
  5. 4 km Mt. Nagata · viewpoint, Kumage
  6. 15 km Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall · waterfall, Kumage
  7. 19 km Back to Koseda

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How to reach Koseda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Koseda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6973Mount Funayukimae (5 km)
    Other attractions5051創価学会 (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1925Tashiro Coast (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1517屋久島七福神 布袋尊 (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves614Yakushima (16 km)
    Waterfalls1112Hiryuu Falls (9 km)
    Temples910長峰神社 (2 km)
    Parks99若宮公園 (10 km)
    Museums88屋久島町歴史民俗資料館 (11 km)
    Buddhist sites66Jikō-ji Temple (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23尾立ダム (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Shitoko Gajumara Banyan Garden (18 km)
    Caves12千座の岩屋 (40 km)
    Churches11屋久島カトリック教会 (25 km)

    Koseda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Koseda?

    Yaku Shrine (temple, about 11 km), Yakushima (river spot, about 16 km), Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall (waterfall, about 19 km), Mt. Nagata (viewpoint, about 20 km), 椨川神社 (temple, about 4 km), Mount Aiko (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 other attractions, 19 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Koseda?

    Mount Funayukimae, about 5 km by road; Mount Aiko (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Koseda?

    Tashiro Coast, about 6 km by road; Cape Tsukazaki (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Koseda?

    屋久島七福神 布袋尊, about 1 km by road; 楠川どらえもん像 (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Koseda?

    Start in Koseda, visit 椨川神社, then Yaku Shrine, then Yakushima, then Mt. Nagata, then Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Koseda?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

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