Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Mukō

Mukō is a town in Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, home to about 53,222 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 106 buddhist sites, 73 temples, 11 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Saihō-ji Temple (4 km), Matsunoo Taisha (5 km) and Rokusonnō Shrine (5 km).

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Mukō at a glance

Location
Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 53,222
Coordinates
34.9654° N, 135.7041° E
Places within 50 km
223 (223 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Mukō

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

Buddhist sites near Mukō

106 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mukō. The closest is Saihō-ji Temple (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Mukō

73 temples within 100 km of Mukō. The closest is Matsunoo Taisha (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mukō

11 parks within 100 km of Mukō. The closest is TOEI Kyoto Studio Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mukō

10 museums within 100 km of Mukō. The closest is Kitano Tenmangū (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mukō

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mukō. The closest is Mimizuka (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mukō

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mukō. The closest is Ōeyama (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ōeyama · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Hiei · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Chozuka · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kurama · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 鶏冠山 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mount Taka · viewpoint · Toyono · ~40 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Mukō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mukō
  2. 4 km Saihō-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 1 km Matsunoo Taisha · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  4. 2 km Hōrin-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  5. 9 km Nishi Hongan-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Mishima
  6. 1 km Rokusonnō Shrine · temple, Mishima
  7. 5 km Back to Mukō

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How to reach Mukō

    All places near Mukō by distance

    Within 15 km of Mukō

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Mimuroto-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Kōshō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Uji City Botanical Park · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • 古曽部防災公園 · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • 安岡寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 片埜神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Rurikō-in Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 微妙寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 服部神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 摂津峡公園 · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Reishoji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 大津大神宮 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Anao-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • 近江神宮 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Hochi-dera Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Hiei · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Iwama-dera Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Nincho-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Chozuka · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Gichu-ji · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mudō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • 浄蓮寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • 大津湖岸なぎさ公園 · park · Shiga Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • 百済王神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • 地福寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 西念寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mount Kurama · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 女九神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 阿為神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • 唐崎神社 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Kifune Shrine · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Enryaku Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ishiyama-dera · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • 日吉東照宮 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Togakushi Shrine · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Hirakata Park · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Soji-ji · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
    • 東本宮 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
    • 機物神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
    • TakebeTaisha · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mukō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites106106Saihō-ji Temple (4 km)
    Temples7373Matsunoo Taisha (5 km)
    Parks1111TOEI Kyoto Studio Park (7 km)
    Museums1010Kitano Tenmangū (10 km)
    Forts & heritage77Mimizuka (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Ōeyama (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Nifrel (29 km)
    Other attractions22Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (8 km)
    Churches22Salvation Army Kyoto Corps (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Minoh Waterfall (31 km)

    Mukō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mukō?

    Saihō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), Matsunoo Taisha (temple, about 5 km), Rokusonnō Shrine (temple, about 5 km), Nishi Hongan-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Hōrin-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Kōryū-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 106 buddhist sites, 73 temples, 11 parks, 10 museums, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mukō?

    Saihō-ji Temple, about 4 km by road; Nishi Hongan-ji Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Mukō?

    Matsunoo Taisha, about 5 km by road; Rokusonnō Shrine (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mukō?

    TOEI Kyoto Studio Park, about 7 km by road; 古曽部防災公園 (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mukō?

    Start in Mukō, visit Saihō-ji Temple, then Matsunoo Taisha, then Hōrin-ji Temple, then Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, then Rokusonnō Shrine, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mukō?

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

    Towns near Mukō

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