Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ōme

Ōme is a city in Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 149,323 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 72 buddhist sites, 68 temples, 24 parks and 16 museums. The must-see places are Chokoji-Temple (9 km), Musashi Mitake Shrine (10 km) and Mount Mitake (11 km).

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

Ōme at a glance

Location
Saitama Prefecture district, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 149,323
Coordinates
35.7839° N, 139.2431° E
Places within 50 km
210 (210 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Ōme

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

Buddhist sites near Ōme

72 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ōme. The closest is Chokoji-Temple (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Chokoji-Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 観音寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 円照寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Takedera · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Haijima Daishi · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • 高倉寺 · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see

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Temples near Ōme

68 temples within 100 km of Ōme. The closest is 軍太利神社 (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ōme

24 parks within 100 km of Ōme. The closest is Seibuen Yuenchi (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ōme

16 museums within 100 km of Ōme. The closest is Shōwa Memorial Park (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ōme

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ōme. The closest is Musashi Mitake Shrine (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ōme

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ōme. The closest is 寸沢嵐石器時代遺跡 (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ōme

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ōme
  2. 13 km 観音寺 · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  3. 2 km 軍太利神社 · temple, Saitama Prefecture
  4. 3 km Chokoji-Temple · Buddhist site, Saitama Prefecture
  5. 16 km Musashi Mitake Shrine · viewpoint, Saitama Prefecture
  6. 1 km Mount Mitake · viewpoint, Tokyo
  7. 11 km Back to Ōme

Plan a longer trip from Ōme — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Ōme

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How to reach Ōme

    All places near Ōme by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ōme by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites7272Chokoji-Temple (9 km)
    Temples6868軍太利神社 (12 km)
    Parks2424Seibuen Yuenchi (23 km)
    Museums1616Shōwa Memorial Park (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1111Musashi Mitake Shrine (10 km)
    Forts & heritage66寸沢嵐石器時代遺跡 (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Murayama Reservoir (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Tama Zoological Park (26 km)
    Waterfalls33Taki-no-jo (Waterfall Castle) Ruins (33 km)
    Caves11橋立鍾乳洞 (32 km)
    Other attractions11Time Bell Tower (33 km)
    Treks11Daibosatsu Loop (46 km)
    Churches11St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cathedral, Urawa (46 km)

    Ōme: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ōme?

    Chokoji-Temple (Buddhist site, about 9 km), Musashi Mitake Shrine (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mount Mitake (viewpoint, about 11 km), 軍太利神社 (temple, about 12 km), 観音寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Mount Ōdake (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 72 buddhist sites, 68 temples, 24 parks, 16 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ōme?

    Chokoji-Temple, about 9 km by road; 観音寺 (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ōme?

    軍太利神社, about 12 km by road; 中氷川神社 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ōme?

    Seibuen Yuenchi, about 23 km by road; Sayama Prefectural Natural Park (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ōme?

    Start in Ōme, visit 観音寺, then 軍太利神社, then Chokoji-Temple, then Musashi Mitake Shrine, then Mount Mitake, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ōme?

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

    Towns near Ōme

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