Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Numazu

Numazu is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, home to about 204,318 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 41 temples, 27 buddhist sites, 7 parks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are 沼津日枝神社 (1 km), Ryozenji Temple (1 km) and Myokaiji Temple (2 km).

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Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Numazu at a glance

Location
Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 204,318
Coordinates
35.1000° N, 138.8667° E
Places within 50 km
110 (110 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 Numazu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Numazu: 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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Temples near Numazu

86 temples within 100 km of Numazu. The closest is 沼津日枝神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Numazu

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Numazu. The closest is Ryozenji Temple (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Ryozenji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Myokaiji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 妙覚寺 · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 長興寺 · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ryūtaku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Seiunji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see

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Parks near Numazu

22 parks within 100 km of Numazu. The closest is Rakuju-en (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Numazu

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Numazu. The closest is Large Floodgate View-O (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Numazu

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Numazu. The closest is Yasumiba Ruins (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Numazu

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Numazu. The closest is Chisuji Waterfall (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Chisuji Waterfall · waterfall · Ashigarashimo · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Joren Falls · waterfall · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Yuhi Falls · waterfall · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Fuji Summit Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
  • 洒水の滝 · waterfall · Ashigarakami · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Otodome Falls · waterfall · Minamikoma · ~43 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Numazu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Numazu
  2. 1 km 沼津日枝神社 · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  3. 1 km Ryozenji Temple · Buddhist site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  4. 2 km Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium · nature spot, Shizuoka Prefecture
  5. 1 km 妙覚寺 · Buddhist site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  6. 1 km Myokaiji Temple · Buddhist site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Numazu

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How to reach Numazu

    All places near Numazu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Numazu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4186沼津日枝神社 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites2779Ryozenji Temple (1 km)
    Parks722Rakuju-en (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1121Large Floodgate View-O (3 km)
    Forts & heritage514Yasumiba Ruins (10 km)
    Waterfalls812Chisuji Waterfall (28 km)
    Beaches & coast111清水灯台 (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium (2 km)
    Museums38Atami Yamaguchi Museum (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lake Tanuki (49 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (19 km)
    Other attractions01Aokigahara (55 km)

    Numazu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Numazu?

    沼津日枝神社 (temple, about 1 km), Ryozenji Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Myokaiji Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), 妙覚寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium (nature spot, about 2 km), Large Floodgate View-O (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 41 temples, 27 buddhist sites, 7 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Numazu?

    沼津日枝神社, about 1 km by road; Mishima Taisha (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Numazu?

    Ryozenji Temple, about 1 km by road; Myokaiji Temple (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Numazu?

    Rakuju-en, about 6 km by road; Gōra Park (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Numazu?

    Start in Numazu, visit 沼津日枝神社, then Ryozenji Temple, then Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium, then 妙覚寺, then Myokaiji Temple, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Numazu?

    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 Numazu

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