Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Morohongō

Morohongō is a town in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 39,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 78 buddhist sites, 67 temples, 13 parks and 12 museums. The must-see places are 出雲伊波比神社 (1 km), 法恩寺 (4 km) and 高麗神社 (6 km).

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Morohongō at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 39,693
Coordinates
35.9356° N, 139.3044° E
Places within 50 km
187 (187 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Morohongō

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

Buddhist sites near Morohongō

78 buddhist sites within 100 km of Morohongō. The closest is 法恩寺 (4 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 法恩寺 · Buddhist site · Iruma · ~4 km · Must-see
  • 聖天院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 最勝寺 · Buddhist site · Iruma · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 龍穏寺 · Buddhist site · Iruma · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 大榮寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 高山不動 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see

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Temples near Morohongō

67 temples within 100 km of Morohongō. The closest is 出雲伊波比神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Morohongō

13 parks within 100 km of Morohongō. The closest is Musashi Kyūryō National Goverment Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Morohongō

12 museums within 100 km of Morohongō. The closest is Kawagoe Festival Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morohongō

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morohongō. The closest is Saitama Children's Zoo (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Morohongō

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morohongō. The closest is Kawagoe Castle (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Morohongō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morohongō
  2. 6 km 最勝寺 · Buddhist site, Iruma
  3. 3 km 法恩寺 · Buddhist site, Iruma
  4. 3 km 出雲伊波比神社 · temple, Iruma
  5. 6 km 高麗神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 1 km 聖天院 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  7. 6 km Back to Morohongō

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From travellers near Morohongō

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How to reach Morohongō

    All places near Morohongō by distance

    Within 15 km of Morohongō

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morohongō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites7878法恩寺 (4 km)
    Temples6767出雲伊波比神社 (1 km)
    Parks1313Musashi Kyūryō National Goverment Park (22 km)
    Museums1212Kawagoe Festival Museum (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Saitama Children's Zoo (12 km)
    Forts & heritage33Kawagoe Castle (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Musashi Mitake Shrine (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Murayama Reservoir (28 km)
    Waterfalls22Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (32 km)
    Other attractions11Time Bell Tower (20 km)
    Caves11橋立鍾乳洞 (28 km)
    Churches11St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Urawa (40 km)

    Morohongō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morohongō?

    出雲伊波比神社 (temple, about 1 km), 法恩寺 (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 高麗神社 (temple, about 6 km), 聖天院 (Buddhist site, about 6 km), 最勝寺 (Buddhist site, about 6 km), 龍穏寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 78 buddhist sites, 67 temples, 13 parks, 12 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Morohongō?

    法恩寺, about 4 km by road; 聖天院 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Morohongō?

    出雲伊波比神社, about 1 km by road; 高麗神社 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Morohongō?

    Musashi Kyūryō National Goverment Park, about 22 km by road; Hitsujiyama Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morohongō?

    Start in Morohongō, visit 最勝寺, then 法恩寺, then 出雲伊波比神社, then 高麗神社, then 聖天院, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morohongō?

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

    Towns near Morohongō

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Morohongō’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.