Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Minato

Minato is a city in Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 375,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 21 temples, 25 buddhist sites, 3 parks and 1 museums. The must-see places are 矢宮神社 (3 km), Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (3 km) and 紀州東照宮 (4 km).

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Minato at a glance

Location
Wakayama Prefecture district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 375,339
Coordinates
34.2152° N, 135.1501° E
Places within 50 km
56 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Minato

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

Temples near Minato

81 temples within 100 km of Minato. The closest is 矢宮神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Minato

69 buddhist sites within 100 km of Minato. The closest is 海禅院 (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 海禅院 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 善福院 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 報恩講寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 長保寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 浄妙寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 本願寺 尾崎別院 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Minato

21 parks within 100 km of Minato. The closest is 岬町立みさき公園 (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Minato

11 museums within 100 km of Minato. The closest is Koyasan Reihōkan (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Minato

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Minato. The closest is 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minato

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minato. The closest is Mt. Ryujin (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Minato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minato
  2. 3 km 矢宮神社 · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  3. 2 km 海禅院 · Buddhist site, Wakayama Prefecture
  4. 2 km 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 · heritage site, Wakayama Prefecture
  5. 3 km Kamayama Shrine · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  6. 4 km Hinokuma Jingū · temple, Sennan
  7. 6 km Back to Minato

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From travellers near Minato

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How to reach Minato

    All places near Minato by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • 一岡神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 廣八幡神社 · temple · Arida · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 吉祥寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~32 km · Must-see
    • 白崎海洋公園 · park · Hidaka · ~34 km · Must-see
    • 泉州磐船神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
    • 水間公園 · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 水間観音 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 長楽寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • 感田神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
    • 大威徳寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
    • 道成寺 · Buddhist site · Hidaka · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Kishiwada Castle · fort · Osaka Prefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
    • 泉光寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • 積川神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
    • 兵主神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • 久米田寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Kotakiji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
    • 松帆神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • 佛並寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Izanagi Shrine · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • 男乃宇刀神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Sefuku-ji · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Ten-jinja Shrine · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Gossa-Kaito Ruins · fort · Hyogo Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • 弘法寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • 観音寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • 泉井上神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Honpuku Temple · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Koyasan Reihōkan · museum · Osaka Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Kongōbu-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Chorinji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Muryōkō-in Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2181矢宮神社 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites2569海禅院 (5 km)
    Parks321岬町立みさき公園 (16 km)
    Museums111Koyasan Reihōkan (50 km)
    Other attractions310Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (3 km)
    Forts & heritage37西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Mt. Ryujin (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Osaka Nankou Bird Sanctuary (65 km)
    Waterfalls02Nunobiki Falls (69 km)
    Beaches & coast01Kamoda Misaki Lighthouse (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ajigawa River (71 km)

    Minato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minato?

    矢宮神社 (temple, about 3 km), Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (attraction, about 3 km), 紀州東照宮 (attraction, about 4 km), 海禅院 (Buddhist site, about 5 km), 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (heritage site, about 6 km), Hinokuma Jingū (temple, about 6 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 25 buddhist sites, 3 parks, 1 museum, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest temple to Minato?

    矢宮神社, about 3 km by road; Hinokuma Jingū (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Minato?

    海禅院, about 5 km by road; 善福院 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Minato?

    岬町立みさき公園, about 16 km by road; 白崎海洋公園 (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minato?

    Start in Minato, visit 矢宮神社, then 海禅院, then 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺, then Kamayama Shrine, then Hinokuma Jingū, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minato?

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

    Towns near Minato

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Minato’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.