Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ōtake

Ōtake is a town in Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, home to about 30,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 16 buddhist sites, 24 temples, 24 museums and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Simose Art Museum (5 km), Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden (13 km) and Itsukushima (13 km).

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Ōtake, Hiroshima Prefecture
Ōtake, Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ōtake at a glance

Location
Hiroshima Prefecture district, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 30,151
Coordinates
34.2075° N, 132.2206° E
Places within 50 km
149 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Ōtake

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

Buddhist sites near Ōtake

42 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ōtake. The closest is Daishō Temple (16 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Daishō Temple · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Daiganji Temple · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 成君寺 · Buddhist site · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 慈光寺 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • 専教寺 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • 蓮照寺 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see

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Temples near Ōtake

42 temples within 100 km of Ōtake. The closest is Kikko Shrine (7 km); the best-known is Itsukushima Shrine (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ōtake

29 museums within 100 km of Ōtake. The closest is 和木美術館 (1 km); the best-known is Simose Art Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ōtake

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ōtake. The closest is 「和」 爆弾投下中心地 (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Ōtake

19 parks within 100 km of Ōtake. The closest is 蜂ヶ峯総合公園 (2 km); the best-known is Momijidani Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ōtake

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ōtake. The closest is View of Kinaikyo Bridge (7 km); the best-known is Mt. Misen (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ōtake

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ōtake
  2. 5 km Simose Art Museum · museum, Hiroshima Prefecture
  3. 9 km Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden · garden, Hiroshima Prefecture
  4. 4 km Daishō Temple · Buddhist site, Hiroshima Prefecture
  5. 2 km Mt. Misen · viewpoint, Hiroshima Prefecture
  6. 2 km Itsukushima · river spot, Hiroshima Prefecture
  7. 13 km Back to Ōtake

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From travellers near Ōtake

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How to reach Ōtake

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    Within 15 km of Ōtake

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ōtake by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1642Daishō Temple (16 km)
    Temples2442Kikko Shrine (7 km)
    Museums2429和木美術館 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1520「和」 爆弾投下中心地 (5 km)
    Parks919蜂ヶ峯総合公園 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1517View of Kinaikyo Bridge (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1214Kabe Island (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1114Suya Bay (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden (13 km)
    Other attractions88白崎八幡宮 (7 km)
    Waterfalls46湯舟の滝 (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33弥栄ダム (8 km)
    Caves11Henjō Cave (16 km)
    Churches11Noboricho Catholic Church (39 km)

    Ōtake: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ōtake?

    Simose Art Museum (museum, about 5 km), Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden (garden, about 13 km), Itsukushima (river spot, about 13 km), Mt. Misen (viewpoint, about 15 km), Daishō Temple (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Miyajima Public Aquarium (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 16 buddhist sites, 24 temples, 24 museums, 15 forts & heritage, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ōtake?

    Daishō Temple, about 16 km by road; Daiganji Temple (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ōtake?

    Kikko Shrine, about 7 km by road; Omoto Jinja Shrine (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ōtake?

    和木美術館, about 1 km by road; Simose Art Museum (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ōtake?

    Start in Ōtake, visit Simose Art Museum, then Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden, then Daishō Temple, then Mt. Misen, then Itsukushima, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ōtake?

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

    Towns near Ōtake

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