Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Nirasaki

Nirasaki is a town in Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 33,263 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 18 buddhist sites, 18 temples, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are 山縣神社 (10 km), 塩澤寺 (11 km) and 三輪神社 (13 km).

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Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture
Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nirasaki at a glance

Location
Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 33,263
Coordinates
35.7000° N, 138.4500° E
Places within 50 km
73 (73 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 parks

Top places to visit near Nirasaki

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

Buddhist sites near Nirasaki

78 buddhist sites within 100 km of Nirasaki. The closest is 塩澤寺 (11 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 塩澤寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 長遠寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 義雲院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 妙法寺 · Buddhist site · Minamikoma · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 永昌院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 清白寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see

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Temples near Nirasaki

62 temples within 100 km of Nirasaki. The closest is 山縣神社 (10 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 山縣神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 三輪神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 穴切大神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 武田神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 金櫻神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 酒折宮 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nirasaki

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nirasaki. The closest is Shosenkyo Gorge (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Shosenkyo Gorge · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Kayagatake · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mount Hōō · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kita · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Ai · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Nokogiri · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see

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Parks near Nirasaki

19 parks within 100 km of Nirasaki. The closest is 甲府市遊亀公園附属動物園 (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Nirasaki

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Nirasaki. The closest is Minami-Shouji Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Minami-Shouji Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Senga Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Doryu Waterfall · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 鐘山の滝 · waterfall · Minamitsuru · ~53 km · Must-see
  • 田原の滝 · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Shiraito Falls · waterfall · Minamikoma · ~56 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Nirasaki

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nirasaki. The closest is 謝恩碑 (14 km). Best time: october to february.

  • 謝恩碑 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 金生遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • 釈迦堂遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Akyū Site · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Sengo Ruins · fort · Minamikoma · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Nashikubo Site · fort · Nagano Prefecture · ~70 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Nirasaki

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

  1. Start in Nirasaki
  2. 13 km 長遠寺 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  3. 7 km 山縣神社 · temple, Yamanashi Prefecture
  4. 4 km 穴切大神社 · temple, Yamanashi Prefecture
  5. 3 km 塩澤寺 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  6. 20 km 三輪神社 · temple, Yamanashi Prefecture
  7. 13 km Back to Nirasaki

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How to reach Nirasaki

    All places near Nirasaki by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nirasaki by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1878塩澤寺 (11 km)
    Temples1862山縣神社 (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1548Shosenkyo Gorge (15 km)
    Parks819甲府市遊亀公園附属動物園 (15 km)
    Waterfalls315Minami-Shouji Falls (14 km)
    Forts & heritage410謝恩碑 (14 km)
    Museums48Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Minami Alps National Park (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lake Tanuki (51 km)
    Other attractions11Aokigahara (41 km)
    Treks11Daibosatsu Loop (45 km)
    Caves01橋立鍾乳洞 (78 km)
    Beaches & coast01清水灯台 (96 km)

    Nirasaki: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nirasaki?

    山縣神社 (temple, about 10 km), 塩澤寺 (Buddhist site, about 11 km), 三輪神社 (temple, about 13 km), 長遠寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), 穴切大神社 (temple, about 14 km), Minami-Shouji Falls (waterfall, about 14 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 18 buddhist sites, 18 temples, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Nirasaki?

    塩澤寺, about 11 km by road; 長遠寺 (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Nirasaki?

    山縣神社, about 10 km by road; 三輪神社 (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nirasaki?

    Shosenkyo Gorge, about 15 km by road; Mt. Kayagatake (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nirasaki?

    Start in Nirasaki, visit 長遠寺, then 山縣神社, then 穴切大神社, then 塩澤寺, then 三輪神社, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nirasaki?

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

    Towns near Nirasaki

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