Mie Prefecture district, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Owase

Owase is a town in Mie Prefecture district, Mie Prefecture, Japan, home to about 22,038 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit — 1 buddhist sites, 5 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 museums. The must-see places are 九木神社 (10 km), 不動七重滝 (29 km) and Hananoiwaya Shrine (29 km).

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Owase, Mie Prefecture
Owase, Mie Prefecture district, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Owase at a glance

Location
Mie Prefecture district, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 22,038
Coordinates
34.0667° N, 136.2000° E
Places within 50 km
15 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Owase

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

Buddhist sites near Owase

82 buddhist sites within 100 km of Owase. The closest is Ryūsen-ji Temple (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Owase

71 temples within 100 km of Owase. The closest is 九木神社 (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Owase

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Owase. The closest is Mt. Sanjogatake (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Owase

14 museums within 100 km of Owase. The closest is Koyasan Reihōkan (74 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Owase

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Owase. The closest is Shingū Castle (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Owase

6 parks within 100 km of Owase. The closest is 松阪農業公園ベルファーム (78 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Owase

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 146 km on the road.

  1. Start in Owase
  2. 10 km 九木神社 · temple, Mie Prefecture
  3. 26 km Hananoiwaya Shrine · temple, Yoshino
  4. 37 km 笹の滝 · waterfall, Yoshino
  5. 12 km 不動七重滝 · waterfall, Yoshino
  6. 22 km Mt. Sanjogatake · viewpoint, Yoshino
  7. 39 km Back to Owase

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From travellers near Owase

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How to reach Owase

    All places near Owase by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Owase by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites182Ryūsen-ji Temple (46 km)
    Temples571九木神社 (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints718Mt. Sanjogatake (39 km)
    Museums014Koyasan Reihōkan (74 km)
    Forts & heritage013Shingū Castle (53 km)
    Parks06松阪農業公園ベルファーム (78 km)
    Waterfalls23不動七重滝 (29 km)
    Beaches & coast02大王崎灯台 (86 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Oshima (94 km)
    Other attractions01天理教教会本部 (85 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Toba Aquarium (94 km)

    Owase: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Owase?

    九木神社 (temple, about 10 km), 不動七重滝 (waterfall, about 29 km), Hananoiwaya Shrine (temple, about 29 km), 笹の滝 (waterfall, about 39 km), Mt. Sanjogatake (viewpoint, about 39 km), Ominesanji Temple (temple, about 40 km).

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

    15 places on Spotwander: 1 Buddhist site, 5 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Owase?

    Ryūsen-ji Temple, about 46 km by road; 浄泉寺 (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Owase?

    九木神社, about 10 km by road; Hananoiwaya Shrine (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Owase?

    Mt. Sanjogatake, about 39 km by road; 瀞峡 (Doro-kyo Gorge) (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Owase?

    Start in Owase, visit 九木神社, then Hananoiwaya Shrine, then 笹の滝, then 不動七重滝, then Mt. Sanjogatake, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Owase?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Owase

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