Places to visit near

Niiza

Niiza is a town in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 58 temples, 51 buddhist sites and 16 museums. The must-see places are Shikishima Jinja Shrine, 宮戸神社 and Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins.

35.8209° N, 139.5579° E

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Within 30 km155 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see155
Notable0
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Niiza

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:15 pm

30 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Niiza
  2. Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruinswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. 氷川神社temple · 45 min
  4. 台雲寺Buddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. 宮戸神社temple · 45 min
  6. 上南畑神社temple · 45 min
  7. Back in Niiza
Today’s loopNiizaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Niiza?

Shikishima Jinja Shrine (temple, about 3 km), 宮戸神社 (temple, about 4 km), Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (waterfall, about 4 km), Banseiji Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), Heirin Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 上南畑神社 (temple, about 5 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 58 temples, 51 buddhist sites, 16 museums, 15 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Niiza?

Shikishima Jinja Shrine, about 3 km by road; 宮戸神社 (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Niiza?

Banseiji Temple, about 4 km by road; Heirin Temple (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Niiza?

Start in Niiza, visit Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins, then 氷川神社, then 台雲寺, then 宮戸神社, then 上南畑神社, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.