Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Mitake

Mitake is a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, home to about 19,340 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 53 buddhist sites, 55 temples, 34 parks and 13 museums. The must-see places are Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall (8 km), Eihō-ji Temple (10 km) and Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum (14 km).

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Mitake, Gifu Prefecture
Mitake, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mitake at a glance

Location
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 19,340
Coordinates
35.4167° N, 137.1333° E
Places within 50 km
176 (176 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Mitake

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

Buddhist sites near Mitake

61 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mitake. The closest is Eihō-ji Temple (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Eihō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Shōgen-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 大泉寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Jakkō-in Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 瑞泉寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Inuyama Castle · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see

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Temples near Mitake

61 temples within 100 km of Mitake. The closest is 妻神社 (18 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 妻神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Momotaro Shrine · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 定光寺 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 大縣神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 犬山神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 神明社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Mitake

40 parks within 100 km of Mitake. The closest is 市民四季の森 (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mitake

16 museums within 100 km of Mitake. The closest is Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mitake

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mitake. The closest is 品川燈台 (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mitake

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Mitake. The closest is Hagi Falls (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Hagi Falls · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Takinomizu Park · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
  • 滝の水緑地 · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
  • 竜神の滝 · waterfall · Gifu Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Mitake

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mitake
  2. 8 km Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall · monument, Aichi Prefecture
  3. 19 km Shōgen-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 9 km Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum · museum, Aichi Prefecture
  5. 24 km 妻神社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  6. 8 km Eihō-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  7. 10 km Back to Mitake

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How to reach Mitake

    All places near Mitake by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mitake by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites5361Eihō-ji Temple (10 km)
    Temples5561妻神社 (18 km)
    Parks3440市民四季の森 (21 km)
    Museums1316Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1111品川燈台 (19 km)
    Waterfalls34Hagi Falls (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33日本モンキーセンター (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Tokugawaen (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Nagoya Mosque (45 km)
    Other attractions11Osu Shopping Street (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Miyoshi Pond (45 km)

    Mitake: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mitake?

    Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall (monument, about 8 km), Eihō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum (museum, about 14 km), 妻神社 (temple, about 18 km), Shōgen-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 19 km), 大泉寺 (Buddhist site, about 19 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 53 buddhist sites, 55 temples, 34 parks, 13 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mitake?

    Eihō-ji Temple, about 10 km by road; Shōgen-ji Temple (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Mitake?

    妻神社, about 18 km by road; Momotaro Shrine (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mitake?

    市民四季の森, about 21 km by road; 桃花台中央公園 (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mitake?

    Start in Mitake, visit Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall, then Shōgen-ji Temple, then Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum, then 妻神社, then Eihō-ji Temple, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mitake?

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

    Towns near Mitake

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