Ibaraki Prefecture district, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Mito

Mito is a city in Ibaraki Prefecture district, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, home to about 246,538 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 20 temples, 22 buddhist sites, 3 parks and 2 museums. The must-see places are 薬王院 (3 km), 妙雲寺 (3 km) and 水戸市植物公園 (3 km).

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Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture
Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture district, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mito at a glance

Location
Ibaraki Prefecture district, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 246,538
Coordinates
36.3500° N, 140.4500° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Mito

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mito: 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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Temples near Mito

93 temples within 100 km of Mito. The closest is Gokoku Shrine (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Mito

84 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mito. The closest is 薬王院 (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 薬王院 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 妙雲寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kamisakiji Temple · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 報佛寺 · Buddhist site · Ibaraki Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 圓福寺 · Buddhist site · Higashiibaraki · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 西福寺 · Buddhist site · Higashiibaraki · ~15 km · Must-see

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Parks near Mito

21 parks within 100 km of Mito. The closest is 水戸市植物公園 (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mito

8 museums within 100 km of Mito. The closest is Mobility Resort Motegi (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mito

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mito. The closest is Aqua World (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Mito

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mito. The closest is 大串貝塚 (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mito

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mito
  2. 3 km 薬王院 · Buddhist site, Ibaraki Prefecture
  3. 4 km Tokiwa Shrine · temple, Ibaraki Prefecture
  4. 1 km Gokoku Shrine · temple, Ibaraki Prefecture
  5. 1 km 妙雲寺 · Buddhist site, Ibaraki Prefecture
  6. 5 km 水戸市植物公園 · park, Ibaraki Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Mito

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How to reach Mito

    All places near Mito by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mito by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2093Gokoku Shrine (3 km)
    Buddhist sites2284薬王院 (3 km)
    Parks321水戸市植物公園 (3 km)
    Museums28Mobility Resort Motegi (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Aqua World (16 km)
    Forts & heritage34大串貝塚 (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lake Kasumigaura (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mount Tsukuba (42 km)
    Waterfalls01袋田の滝 (58 km)
    Churches01松が峰教会 (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Babul Islam Masjid (74 km)
    Beaches & coast01刑部岬灯台 (97 km)

    Mito: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mito?

    薬王院 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 妙雲寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 水戸市植物公園 (park, about 3 km), Gokoku Shrine (temple, about 3 km), Tokiwa Shrine (temple, about 4 km), Kamisakiji Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 20 temples, 22 buddhist sites, 3 parks, 2 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Mito?

    Gokoku Shrine, about 3 km by road; Tokiwa Shrine (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mito?

    薬王院, about 3 km by road; 妙雲寺 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mito?

    水戸市植物公園, about 3 km by road; 七ツ洞公園 (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mito?

    Start in Mito, visit 薬王院, then Tokiwa Shrine, then Gokoku Shrine, then 妙雲寺, then 水戸市植物公園, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mito?

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

    Towns near Mito

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