Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Makabe

Makabe is a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, home to about 19,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 21 temples, 20 buddhist sites, 7 parks and 4 museums. The must-see places are Mount Tsukuba (6 km), 能仁寺 (24 km) and 遍照寺 (25 km).

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Makabe, Ibaraki Prefecture
Makabe, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Makabe at a glance

Location
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 19,293
Coordinates
36.2667° N, 140.1000° E
Places within 50 km
59 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Makabe

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

Temples near Makabe

84 temples within 100 km of Makabe. The closest is 大前神社 (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Makabe

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Makabe. The closest is 能仁寺 (24 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 能仁寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 遍照寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
  • 地蔵院 · Buddhist site · Haga · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Saimyō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Haga · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 圓通寺 · Buddhist site · Haga · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Ankoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see

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Parks near Makabe

15 parks within 100 km of Makabe. The closest is 井頭公園 (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Makabe

7 museums within 100 km of Makabe. The closest is Mashiko Sankokan (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Makabe

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Makabe. The closest is 茨城県植物園 (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Makabe

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Makabe. The closest is 小幡北山埴輪製作遺跡 (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Makabe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Makabe
  2. 6 km Mount Tsukuba · viewpoint, Tochigi Prefecture
  3. 30 km 遍照寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  4. 12 km 能仁寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  5. 6 km Saimyō-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Haga
  6. 2 km 地蔵院 · Buddhist site, Haga
  7. 26 km Back to Makabe

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From travellers near Makabe

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How to reach Makabe

    All places near Makabe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • 鹿島神社 · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 大串貝塚 · fort · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
    • 八坂神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 蓮花院 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • 馬頭院 · Buddhist site · Kitakatsushika · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Numai Park · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 泉坂下遺跡 · fort · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 松吟寺 · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
    • 天性寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Utsunomiya Museum of Art · museum · Tochigi Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 西福寺 · Buddhist site · Higashiibaraki · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Tōkai-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
    • 蓮谷稲荷神社 · temple · Minami-Saitama · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 柴崎神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 東陽寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Washinomiya Shrine · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine · temple · Higashiibaraki · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 徳性寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 願入寺 · Buddhist site · Higashiibaraki · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 大儀寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 西光院 · Buddhist site · Minami-Saitama · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Tobu Zoo · sanctuary · Minami-Saitama · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 生子神社（泣き相撲） · temple · Tochigi Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 五社神社 · temple · Minami-Saitama · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Oya Temple · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 医王寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
    • 藤塚香取神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 大谷資料館 · museum · Tochigi Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Shosenji · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 真栄寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 八坂神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 興陽寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Aqua World · sanctuary · Higashiibaraki · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 香取神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 阿弥陀寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
    • 枕石寺 · temple · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lake Teganuma · lake · Chiba Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • 鷲宮神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • 内牧公園 · park · Saitama Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • 寶珠院 · Buddhist site · Kitakatsushika · ~57 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Makabe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2184大前神社 (27 km)
    Buddhist sites2079能仁寺 (24 km)
    Parks715井頭公園 (33 km)
    Museums47Mashiko Sankokan (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17茨城県植物園 (47 km)
    Forts & heritage25小幡北山埴輪製作遺跡 (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lake Kasumigaura (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mount Tsukuba (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Babul Islam Masjid (35 km)
    Churches11松が峰教会 (47 km)

    Makabe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Makabe?

    Mount Tsukuba (viewpoint, about 6 km), 能仁寺 (Buddhist site, about 24 km), 遍照寺 (Buddhist site, about 25 km), 地蔵院 (Buddhist site, about 26 km), Saimyō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 26 km), 大前神社 (temple, about 27 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 20 buddhist sites, 7 parks, 4 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest temple to Makabe?

    大前神社, about 27 km by road; Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Makabe?

    能仁寺, about 24 km by road; 遍照寺 (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Makabe?

    井頭公園, about 33 km by road; 水戸市植物公園 (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Makabe?

    Start in Makabe, visit Mount Tsukuba, then 遍照寺, then 能仁寺, then Saimyō-ji Temple, then 地蔵院, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Makabe?

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

    Towns near Makabe

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