Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ōi

Ōi is a town in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 50,593 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 57 temples, 53 buddhist sites, 13 museums and 12 parks. The must-see places are 護国寺 (3 km), Haruna Shrine (3 km) and 駒林八幡神社 (3 km).

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Ōi, Saitama Prefecture
Ōi, Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ōi at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 50,593
Coordinates
35.8509° N, 139.5200° E
Places within 50 km
147 (147 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Ōi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ōi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ōi

  • 西遊馬氷川神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 中院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Heirin Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 大泉院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 日枝社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hie-jinja · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kita-in Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 氷川神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Naritasan Kawagoe Branch · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Tokorozawa Shimmei Shrine · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kumano Shrine · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 林光寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ōi, by type

Temples near Ōi

57 temples within 100 km of Ōi. The closest is Haruna Shrine (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Ōi

53 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ōi. The closest is 護国寺 (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 護国寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Myokenin Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Banseiji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 中院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Heirin Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 大泉院 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ōi

13 museums within 100 km of Ōi. The closest is Kadokawa Culture Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ōi

12 parks within 100 km of Ōi. The closest is 川越運動公園 (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ōi

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ōi. The closest is Kawagoe Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ōi

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ōi. The closest is Omiya Park Small Zoo (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ōi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ōi
  2. 5 km 上南畑神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  3. 2 km Haruna Shrine · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  4. 1 km 護国寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  5. 1 km 駒林八幡神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 8 km Myokenin Temple · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Ōi

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From travellers near Ōi

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How to reach Ōi

    All places near Ōi by distance

    Within 15 km of Ōi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ōi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5757Haruna Shrine (3 km)
    Buddhist sites5353護国寺 (3 km)
    Museums1313Kadokawa Culture Museum (8 km)
    Parks1212川越運動公園 (11 km)
    Forts & heritage44Kawagoe Castle (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Omiya Park Small Zoo (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (7 km)
    Other attractions11Time Bell Tower (11 km)
    Churches11St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Urawa (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Murayama Reservoir (16 km)

    Ōi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ōi?

    護国寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Haruna Shrine (temple, about 3 km), 駒林八幡神社 (temple, about 3 km), 上南畑神社 (temple, about 5 km), Myokenin Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 57 temples, 53 buddhist sites, 13 museums, 12 parks, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ōi?

    Haruna Shrine, about 3 km by road; 駒林八幡神社 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ōi?

    護国寺, about 3 km by road; Myokenin Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ōi?

    Kadokawa Culture Museum, about 8 km by road; Tokorozawa Aviation Museum (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ōi?

    Start in Ōi, visit 上南畑神社, then Haruna Shrine, then 護国寺, then 駒林八幡神社, then Myokenin Temple, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ōi?

    October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Ōi

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