Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Moriguchi

Moriguchi is a city in Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, home to about 148,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 60 temples, 38 buddhist sites, 13 parks and 8 museums. The must-see places are Kadoma Jinja (1 km), 黄梅寺 (2 km) and 天神社 (2 km).

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Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture
Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moriguchi at a glance

Location
Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 148,350
Coordinates
34.7333° N, 135.5667° E
Places within 50 km
133 (133 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Moriguchi

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

Temples near Moriguchi

60 temples within 100 km of Moriguchi. The closest is Kadoma Jinja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Kadoma Jinja · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 天神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Ohmiya Shrine · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 大宮神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 菅原天満宮 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 鶴見神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see

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Buddhist sites near Moriguchi

38 buddhist sites within 100 km of Moriguchi. The closest is 黄梅寺 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 黄梅寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 金剛寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 寂光寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 安養寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Genkoji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 大正寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see

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Parks near Moriguchi

13 parks within 100 km of Moriguchi. The closest is 新幹線公園 (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Moriguchi

8 museums within 100 km of Moriguchi. The closest is Osaka International Peace Center (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moriguchi

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moriguchi. The closest is 服部緑地 都市緑化植物園 (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Moriguchi

3 churches within 100 km of Moriguchi. The closest is Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (Ōsaka Tenmangū) (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Moriguchi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moriguchi
  2. 1 km Kadoma Jinja · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 1 km 天神社 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  4. 1 km 黄梅寺 · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  5. 3 km Ohmiya Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  6. 4 km 金剛寺 · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Moriguchi

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From travellers near Moriguchi

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How to reach Moriguchi

    All places near Moriguchi by distance

    Within 15 km of Moriguchi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moriguchi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples6060Kadoma Jinja (1 km)
    Buddhist sites3838黄梅寺 (2 km)
    Parks1313新幹線公園 (6 km)
    Museums88Osaka International Peace Center (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44服部緑地 都市緑化植物園 (10 km)
    Churches33Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (Ōsaka Tenmangū) (8 km)
    Forts & heritage33Osaka Castle (8 km)
    Other attractions33Osaka Korea Town (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ajigawa River (17 km)

    Moriguchi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moriguchi?

    Kadoma Jinja (temple, about 1 km), 黄梅寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), 天神社 (temple, about 2 km), Ohmiya Shrine (temple, about 3 km), 金剛寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 大宮神社 (temple, about 3 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 60 temples, 38 buddhist sites, 13 parks, 8 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Moriguchi?

    Kadoma Jinja, about 1 km by road; 天神社 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Moriguchi?

    黄梅寺, about 2 km by road; 金剛寺 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Moriguchi?

    新幹線公園, about 6 km by road; Fukakita Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moriguchi?

    Start in Moriguchi, visit Kadoma Jinja, then 天神社, then 黄梅寺, then Ohmiya Shrine, then 金剛寺, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moriguchi?

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

    Towns near Moriguchi

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