Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kunitachi

Kunitachi is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 71 buddhist sites, 69 temples, 35 parks and 28 museums. The must-see places are Kunitachi Local Museum (1 km), Shōwa Memorial Park (6 km) and Tama Zoological Park (6 km).

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Kunitachi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Kunitachi, Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kunitachi at a glance

Location
Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.6833° N, 139.4385° E
Places within 50 km
238 (238 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Kunitachi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kunitachi: 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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Buddhist sites near Kunitachi

71 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kunitachi. The closest is Haijima Daishi (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Kunitachi

69 temples within 100 km of Kunitachi. The closest is Jindai-ji Temple (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kunitachi

35 parks within 100 km of Kunitachi. The closest is Tama Zoological Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kunitachi

28 museums within 100 km of Kunitachi. The closest is Kunitachi Local Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kunitachi

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kunitachi. The closest is Shimofuda Site (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kunitachi

5 churches within 100 km of Kunitachi. The closest is Tokyo Baptist Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kunitachi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kunitachi
  2. 1 km Kunitachi Local Museum · museum, Tokyo
  3. 6 km Shōwa Memorial Park · monument, Kanagawa Prefecture
  4. 8 km Tama Zoological Park · nature spot, Tokyo
  5. 1 km Tama Zoological Park · park, Kanagawa Prefecture
  6. 15 km Musashino Forest Park · park, Tokyo
  7. 10 km Back to Kunitachi

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How to reach Kunitachi

    All places near Kunitachi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kunitachi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites7171Haijima Daishi (11 km)
    Temples6969Jindai-ji Temple (13 km)
    Parks3535Tama Zoological Park (6 km)
    Museums2828Kunitachi Local Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1111Shimofuda Site (14 km)
    Churches55Tokyo Baptist Church (30 km)
    Other attractions55Godzilla Head (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Tama Zoological Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Mt Takao to Mt Jinba (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Murayama Reservoir (11 km)
    Waterfalls22Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Indonesia Tokyo (31 km)

    Kunitachi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kunitachi?

    Kunitachi Local Museum (museum, about 1 km), Shōwa Memorial Park (monument, about 6 km), Tama Zoological Park (park, about 6 km), Tama Zoological Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Musashino Forest Park (park, about 10 km), Sayama Prefectural Natural Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    238 places on Spotwander: 71 buddhist sites, 69 temples, 35 parks, 28 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kunitachi?

    Haijima Daishi, about 11 km by road; Shōfuku-ji Temple (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kunitachi?

    Jindai-ji Temple, about 13 km by road; 鳩峯八幡神社 (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kunitachi?

    Tama Zoological Park, about 6 km by road; Musashino Forest Park (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kunitachi?

    Start in Kunitachi, visit Kunitachi Local Museum, then Shōwa Memorial Park, then Tama Zoological Park, then Tama Zoological Park, then Musashino Forest Park, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kunitachi?

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

    Towns near Kunitachi

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