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Ōfunato

Ōfunato is a town in Iwate Prefecture district, Iwate Prefecture, Japan of about 35,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage and 9 buddhist sites. The must-see places are 天照御祖神社, Lake Furukawanuma and The Miracle Pine Tree.

39.0717° N, 141.7167° EPop. 35,418

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see55
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ōfunato

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

99 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 Ōfunato
  2. Shimofunato Shell Moundheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. 早馬神社temple · 45 min
  4. Lake Furukawanumalake · 45 min
  5. Mt. Hikamiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. 滝観洞waterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ōfunato
Today’s loopŌfunatoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ōfunato?

天照御祖神社 (temple, about 2 km), Lake Furukawanuma (lake, about 13 km), The Miracle Pine Tree (attraction, about 14 km), The Requiem Bell of Love Monument (monument, about 2 km), Ōhora Shell Mound (heritage site, about 3 km), 滝観洞 (waterfall, about 24 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 9 buddhist sites, 16 museums, 10 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ōfunato?

Mt. Hikami, about 6 km by road; Mt. Imade (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ōfunato?

The Requiem Bell of Love Monument, about 2 km by road; Ōhora Shell Mound (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ōfunato?

Start in Ōfunato, visit Shimofunato Shell Mound, then 早馬神社, then Lake Furukawanuma, then Mt. Hikami, then 滝観洞, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.