Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ōnojō

Ōnojō is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan, home to about 94,957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 44 temples, 27 forts & heritage, 22 buddhist sites and 14 parks. The must-see places are 板付遺跡 (5 km), Kaidan-in (6 km) and 榎寺神社 (6 km).

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Ōnojō, Saga Prefecture
Ōnojō, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ōnojō at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 94,957
Coordinates
33.5357° N, 130.4786° E
Places within 50 km
130 (98 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Ōnojō

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

Temples near Ōnojō

59 temples within 100 km of Ōnojō. The closest is Kasuga Shrine (2 km); the best-known is 榎寺神社 (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ōnojō

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ōnojō. The closest is ロニン(旅人)墓 (2 km); the best-known is 板付遺跡 (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Ōnojō

32 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ōnojō. The closest is Kaidan-in (6 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Kaidan-in · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kanzeonji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 西正寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 武蔵寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 浄福寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mangyoji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ōnojō

19 parks within 100 km of Ōnojō. The closest is 春日公園 (1 km); the best-known is Kayoicho Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ōnojō

14 museums within 100 km of Ōnojō. The closest is 福岡市埋蔵文化財センター (3 km); the best-known is Kyushu National Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ōnojō

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ōnojō. The closest is 大城山 (4 km); the best-known is 鴻巣山 (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 鴻巣山 · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 若杉山 · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 大城山 · viewpoint · Kasuya · ~4 km
  • 天拝山 · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~8 km
  • Mount Sarakura · viewpoint · Saga Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
  • 求菩提山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~62 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ōnojō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ōnojō
  2. 5 km 板付遺跡 · heritage site, Saga Prefecture
  3. 7 km Umi Hachimangu Shrine · temple, Kasuya
  4. 8 km Kanzeonji Temple · Buddhist site, Saga Prefecture
  5. 1 km Kaidan-in · Buddhist site, Saga Prefecture
  6. 1 km 榎寺神社 · temple, Saga Prefecture
  7. 6 km Back to Ōnojō

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How to reach Ōnojō

    All places near Ōnojō by distance

    Within 15 km of Ōnojō

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ōnojō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4459Kasuga Shrine (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2740ロニン(旅人)墓 (2 km)
    Buddhist sites2232Kaidan-in (6 km)
    Parks1419春日公園 (1 km)
    Museums914福岡市埋蔵文化財センター (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49大城山 (4 km)
    Waterfalls36妙音の滝 (8 km)
    Other attractions25Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13相島 (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (13 km)
    Caves01Nanatsugama (63 km)
    Beaches & coast01部埼灯台 (86 km)

    Ōnojō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ōnojō?

    板付遺跡 (heritage site, about 5 km), Kaidan-in (Buddhist site, about 6 km), 榎寺神社 (temple, about 6 km), Kanzeonji Temple (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Umi Hachimangu Shrine (temple, about 6 km), 西正寺 (Buddhist site, about 6 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 44 temples, 27 forts & heritage, 22 buddhist sites, 14 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ōnojō?

    Kasuga Shrine, about 2 km by road; 榎寺神社 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ōnojō?

    ロニン(旅人)墓, about 2 km by road; Sugu-Okamoto Site (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ōnojō?

    Kaidan-in, about 6 km by road; Kanzeonji Temple (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ōnojō?

    Start in Ōnojō, visit 板付遺跡, then Umi Hachimangu Shrine, then Kanzeonji Temple, then Kaidan-in, then 榎寺神社, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ōnojō?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Ōnojō

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