Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kyōtango

Kyōtango is a town in Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 35 temples, 23 buddhist sites, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are 比沼麻奈為神社 (3 km), Kotohira Jinja Shrine (3 km) and 多久神社 (6 km).

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Kyōtango, Kyoto Prefecture
Kyōtango, Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kyōtango at a glance

Location
Kyoto Prefecture district, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.6062° N, 135.0443° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Kyōtango

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kyōtango: 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 Kyōtango

54 temples within 100 km of Kyōtango. The closest is 比沼麻奈為神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kyōtango

45 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kyōtango. The closest is 常徳寺 (6 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 常徳寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 常林寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Enjo-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 海蔵寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Nariai-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • 如意寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kyōtango

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kyōtango. The closest is 弥仙山 (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Kyōtango

10 museums within 100 km of Kyōtango. The closest is Japan Oni Cultural Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kyōtango

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kyōtango. The closest is 函石浜遺物包含地 (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kyōtango

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kyōtango. The closest is Kotohiki Beach (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Kyōtango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kyōtango
  2. 3 km Kotohira Jinja Shrine · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  3. 3 km 多久神社 · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  4. 7 km 大宮賣神社 · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  5. 2 km 常徳寺 · Buddhist site, Kyoto Prefecture
  6. 7 km 比沼麻奈為神社 · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Kyōtango

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From travellers near Kyōtango

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How to reach Kyōtango

    All places near Kyōtango by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kyōtango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples3554比沼麻奈為神社 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites2345常徳寺 (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111弥仙山 (48 km)
    Museums410Japan Oni Cultural Museum (23 km)
    Forts & heritage25函石浜遺物包含地 (13 km)
    Beaches & coast55Kotohiki Beach (13 km)
    Waterfalls24金引の滝 (19 km)
    Parks33Kasamatsu Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Hyogo Prefectural Homeland for the Oriental White Stork (22 km)
    Other attractions01Tottori Sand Dunes (93 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Suigetsu (95 km)

    Kyōtango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kyōtango?

    比沼麻奈為神社 (temple, about 3 km), Kotohira Jinja Shrine (temple, about 3 km), 多久神社 (temple, about 6 km), 常徳寺 (Buddhist site, about 6 km), 大宮賣神社 (temple, about 7 km), 天神神社 (temple, about 7 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 35 temples, 23 buddhist sites, 1 viewpoint, 4 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kyōtango?

    比沼麻奈為神社, about 3 km by road; Kotohira Jinja Shrine (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kyōtango?

    常徳寺, about 6 km by road; 常林寺 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kyōtango?

    弥仙山, about 48 km by road; Mount Hyonosen (70 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kyōtango?

    Start in Kyōtango, visit Kotohira Jinja Shrine, then 多久神社, then 大宮賣神社, then 常徳寺, then 比沼麻奈為神社, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kyōtango?

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

    Towns near Kyōtango

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