Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Mitaka

Mitaka is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 62 buddhist sites, 58 temples, 38 parks and 36 museums. The must-see places are Ghibli Museum (2 km), Jindai-ji Temple (2 km) and Musashino Forest Park (4 km).

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

Mitaka at a glance

Location
Kanagawa Prefecture district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.6836° N, 139.5600° E
Places within 50 km
225 (225 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Mitaka

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

62 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mitaka. The closest is 長念寺 (8 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 長念寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Korin-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Renkō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Renkoji · Buddhist site · Tokyo · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Gōtoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tо̄gaku-in · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Temples near Mitaka

58 temples within 100 km of Mitaka. The closest is Jindai-ji Temple (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mitaka

38 parks within 100 km of Mitaka. The closest is Musashino Forest Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mitaka

36 museums within 100 km of Mitaka. The closest is Ghibli Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mitaka

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mitaka. The closest is Shimofuda Site (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mitaka

5 churches within 100 km of Mitaka. The closest is Tokyo Baptist Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mitaka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mitaka
  2. 2 km Ghibli Museum · museum, Kanagawa Prefecture
  3. 4 km Shitanoya Site · heritage site, Kanagawa Prefecture
  4. 8 km Musashino Forest Park · park, Tokyo
  5. 4 km Shimofuda Site · heritage site, Kanagawa Prefecture
  6. 3 km Jindai-ji Temple · temple, Kanagawa Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Mitaka

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How to reach Mitaka

    All places near Mitaka by distance

    Within 15 km of Mitaka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mitaka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites6262長念寺 (8 km)
    Temples5858Jindai-ji Temple (2 km)
    Parks3838Musashino Forest Park (4 km)
    Museums3636Ghibli Museum (2 km)
    Other attractions1010Godzilla Head (16 km)
    Forts & heritage88Shimofuda Site (6 km)
    Churches55Tokyo Baptist Church (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Inner Garden (16 km)
    Waterfalls22Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Indonesia Tokyo (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Murayama Reservoir (18 km)

    Mitaka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mitaka?

    Ghibli Museum (museum, about 2 km), Jindai-ji Temple (temple, about 2 km), Musashino Forest Park (park, about 4 km), Shimofuda Site (heritage site, about 6 km), Shitanoya Site (heritage site, about 6 km), Setagaya Literary Museum (museum, about 6 km).

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

    225 places on Spotwander: 62 buddhist sites, 58 temples, 38 parks, 36 museums, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mitaka?

    長念寺, about 8 km by road; Korin-ji Temple (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Mitaka?

    Jindai-ji Temple, about 2 km by road; 五反田神社 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mitaka?

    Musashino Forest Park, about 4 km by road; Kitami Community Square (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mitaka?

    Start in Mitaka, visit Ghibli Museum, then Shitanoya Site, then Musashino Forest Park, then Shimofuda Site, then Jindai-ji Temple, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mitaka?

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

    Towns near Mitaka

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