Toyama Prefecture district, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Nanto

Nanto is a town in Toyama Prefecture district, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 20 buddhist sites, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 temples and 13 museums. The must-see places are Zentokuji Temple (1 km), 高瀬神社 (10 km) and 本教寺 (13 km).

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Nanto, Toyama Prefecture
Nanto, Toyama Prefecture district, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nanto at a glance

Location
Toyama Prefecture district, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
36.5127° N, 136.8935° E
Places within 50 km
130 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Nanto

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

Buddhist sites near Nanto

50 buddhist sites within 100 km of Nanto. The closest is Zentokuji Temple (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Zentokuji Temple · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 本教寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kōmyōji · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gyotoku-ji · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 千光寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Tentoku-in · Buddhist site · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nanto

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nanto. The closest is Mt. Takashozu (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Nanto

44 temples within 100 km of Nanto. The closest is 高瀬神社 (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Nanto

24 museums within 100 km of Nanto. The closest is 南砺市立福光美術館 (10 km); the best-known is Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nanto

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nanto. The closest is 桜ヶ池 (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Nanto

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nanto. The closest is 羽馬家住宅 (15 km); the best-known is Kanazawa Castle (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Nanto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nanto
  2. 1 km Zentokuji Temple · Buddhist site, Toyama Prefecture
  3. 9 km 高瀬神社 · temple, Toyama Prefecture
  4. 20 km 本教寺 · Buddhist site, Toyama Prefecture
  5. 3 km Kōmyōji · Buddhist site, Toyama Prefecture
  6. 1 km Hakusangu Shrine · temple, Toyama Prefecture
  7. 15 km Back to Nanto

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From travellers near Nanto

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How to reach Nanto

    All places near Nanto by distance

    Within 15 km of Nanto

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nanto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites2050Zentokuji Temple (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3048Mt. Takashozu (7 km)
    Temples2344高瀬神社 (10 km)
    Museums1324南砺市立福光美術館 (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1617桜ヶ池 (4 km)
    Forts & heritage617羽馬家住宅 (15 km)
    Parks811Kanjoji Park (12 km)
    Waterfalls28三蛇ヶ滝 (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Nanto City Horticultural Botanical Garden「Floral Park」 (11 km)
    Other attractions57Ainokura Village (13 km)
    Beaches & coast02Toyama Bay (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kanazawa Masjid (23 km)

    Nanto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nanto?

    Zentokuji Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 高瀬神社 (temple, about 10 km), 本教寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Ainokura Village (attraction, about 13 km), Hakusangu Shrine (temple, about 15 km), Suganuma Village (attraction, about 15 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 20 buddhist sites, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 temples, 13 museums, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Nanto?

    Zentokuji Temple, about 1 km by road; 本教寺 (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nanto?

    Mt. Takashozu, about 7 km by road; Iōzen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Nanto?

    高瀬神社, about 10 km by road; Hakusangu Shrine (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nanto?

    Start in Nanto, visit Zentokuji Temple, then 高瀬神社, then 本教寺, then Kōmyōji, then Hakusangu Shrine, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nanto?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Nanto

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