Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Misato

Misato is a town in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 56 temples, 48 buddhist sites, 21 museums and 19 parks. The must-see places are Ohiroto Katori Shrine (1 km), 丹後神社 (2 km) and Komagata Shrine (2 km).

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Misato, Saitama Prefecture
Misato, Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Misato at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.8437° N, 139.8835° E
Places within 50 km
165 (165 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Misato

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Misato: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Misato

  • 東福寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 草加神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 登戸稲荷神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 大聖寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 毛長神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 峯ヶ岡八幡神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 越谷アリタキ植物園 · sanctuary · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 久伊豆神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 寶珠院 · Buddhist site · Kitakatsushika · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tōkai-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 浄光寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 興陽寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Misato, by type

Temples near Misato

56 temples within 100 km of Misato. The closest is Ohiroto Katori Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Misato

48 buddhist sites within 100 km of Misato. The closest is 善門寺 (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 善門寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 安養院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Manman-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ichigatsu-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 常然寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Daiohji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see

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Museums near Misato

21 museums within 100 km of Misato. The closest is Shunkaen BONSAI Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Misato

19 parks within 100 km of Misato. The closest is Mizumoto Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Misato

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Misato. The closest is General Grant Tree Planting Memorial (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Misato

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Misato. The closest is 越谷アリタキ植物園 (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Misato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Misato
  2. 1 km Ohiroto Katori Shrine · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  3. 2 km 丹後神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  4. 3 km Komagata Shrine · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  5. 2 km 子之神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 3 km 善門寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Misato

Plan a longer trip from Misato — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Misato

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How to reach Misato

    All places near Misato by distance

    Within 15 km of Misato

    • 八坂神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Kamei-in Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Misato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5656Ohiroto Katori Shrine (1 km)
    Buddhist sites4848善門寺 (5 km)
    Museums2121Shunkaen BONSAI Museum (20 km)
    Parks1919Mizumoto Park (8 km)
    Other attractions99Yoshiwara Red Light District (19 km)
    Forts & heritage55General Grant Tree Planting Memorial (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44越谷アリタキ植物園 (13 km)
    Churches22St. Mary's Cathedral (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Teganuma (16 km)

    Misato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Misato?

    Ohiroto Katori Shrine (temple, about 1 km), 丹後神社 (temple, about 2 km), Komagata Shrine (temple, about 2 km), 子之神社 (temple, about 4 km), 善門寺 (Buddhist site, about 5 km), 安養院 (Buddhist site, about 5 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 56 temples, 48 buddhist sites, 21 museums, 19 parks, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest temple to Misato?

    Ohiroto Katori Shrine, about 1 km by road; 丹後神社 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Misato?

    善門寺, about 5 km by road; 安養院 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Misato?

    Shunkaen BONSAI Museum, about 20 km by road; Tobacco and Salt Museum (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Misato?

    Start in Misato, visit Ohiroto Katori Shrine, then 丹後神社, then Komagata Shrine, then 子之神社, then 善門寺, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Misato?

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

    Towns near Misato

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