Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kōshi

Kōshi is a town in Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 15 temples, 10 buddhist sites, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fujisaki Hachimangū (13 km), Kikuchi Shrine (14 km) and Kato Shrine (14 km).

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

Kōshi at a glance

Location
Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
32.8927° N, 130.7757° E
Places within 50 km
76 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Kōshi

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

Temples near Kōshi

49 temples within 100 km of Kōshi. The closest is 弓削神社 (6 km); the best-known is Fujisaki Hachimangū (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kōshi

29 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kōshi. The closest is 光触寺 (11 km); the best-known is Honmyoji (15 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Honmyoji · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hanaokayama Peace Pagoda · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 蓮台寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Daiji-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 光触寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~11 km
  • 東福寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~14 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kōshi

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kōshi. The closest is Futatsukayama - 二塚山 (6 km); the best-known is Kengun Shrine (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kōshi

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kōshi. The closest is Futagoyama Stone Tool Production Site (4 km); the best-known is Kumamoto Castle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kōshi

16 museums within 100 km of Kōshi. The closest is 合志市マンガミュージアム (4 km); the best-known is 熊本県立美術館 (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kōshi

10 parks within 100 km of Kōshi. The closest is 武蔵塚公園 (7 km); the best-known is 花畑広場 (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kōshi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kōshi
  2. 13 km Fujisaki Hachimangū · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  3. 2 km Kumamoto Castle · heritage site, Kumamoto Prefecture
  4. 1 km Kato Shrine · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  5. 1 km 熊本県立美術館 · museum, Kumamoto Prefecture
  6. 28 km Kikuchi Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  7. 14 km Back to Kōshi

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How to reach Kōshi

    All places near Kōshi by distance

    Within 15 km of Kōshi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kōshi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1549弓削神社 (6 km)
    Buddhist sites1029光触寺 (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Futatsukayama - 二塚山 (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1224Futagoyama Stone Tool Production Site (4 km)
    Museums916合志市マンガミュージアム (4 km)
    Parks310武蔵塚公園 (7 km)
    Waterfalls110白糸の滝 (19 km)
    Other attractions18Hosokawa Gyōbutei (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46監物台樹木園 (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lake Ezu (17 km)
    Caves11Reigando Cave (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kumamoto Masjid and Islamic Center (12 km)

    Kōshi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kōshi?

    Fujisaki Hachimangū (temple, about 13 km), Kikuchi Shrine (temple, about 14 km), Kato Shrine (temple, about 14 km), Kumamoto Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), 熊本県立美術館 (museum, about 15 km), Honmyoji (Buddhist site, about 15 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 10 buddhist sites, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kōshi?

    弓削神社, about 6 km by road; Fujisaki Hachimangū (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kōshi?

    光触寺, about 11 km by road; 東福寺 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kōshi?

    Futatsukayama - 二塚山, about 6 km by road; 花房さくら坂公園 (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kōshi?

    Start in Kōshi, visit Fujisaki Hachimangū, then Kumamoto Castle, then Kato Shrine, then 熊本県立美術館, then Kikuchi Shrine, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kōshi?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Kōshi

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