Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Rittō

Rittō is a town in Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 100 buddhist sites, 63 temples, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are 大宝神社 (3 km), 小汐井神社 (4 km) and Mikami Shrine (4 km).

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Rittō, Shiga Prefecture
Rittō, Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rittō at a glance

Location
Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.0275° N, 135.9997° E
Places within 50 km
198 (198 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 Rittō

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rittō: 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 Rittō

  • 近江国庁跡 · fort · Shiga Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • TakebeTaisha · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • 佐川美術館 · museum · Shiga Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 篠津神社 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 小田神社 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 西念寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 大津湖岸なぎさ公園 · park · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gichu-ji · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ishiyama-dera · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mangetsu Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 唐崎神社 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 伊豆神社 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Rittō, by type

Buddhist sites near Rittō

126 buddhist sites within 100 km of Rittō. The closest is 芦浦観音寺 (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 芦浦観音寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Chōju-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 西念寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gichu-ji · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ishiyama-dera · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mangetsu Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

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Temples near Rittō

79 temples within 100 km of Rittō. The closest is 大宝神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rittō

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rittō. The closest is 鶏冠山 (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 鶏冠山 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Hiei · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 甲賀流忍術屋敷 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kurama · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Buna-gatake · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
  • 那須ヶ原山 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see

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Museums near Rittō

11 museums within 100 km of Rittō. The closest is Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rittō

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rittō. The closest is 近江国庁跡 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Rittō

9 parks within 100 km of Rittō. The closest is 大津湖岸なぎさ公園 (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rittō

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 Rittō
  2. 3 km 大宝神社 · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  3. 3 km 小汐井神社 · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  4. 5 km 印岐志呂神社 · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  5. 1 km 芦浦観音寺 · Buddhist site, Shiga Prefecture
  6. 8 km Mikami Shrine · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  7. 4 km Back to Rittō

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

From travellers near Rittō

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How to reach Rittō

    All places near Rittō by distance

    Within 15 km of Rittō

    • 那波加神社 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
    • 本福寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Togakushi Shrine · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
    • 華階寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
    • 苗村神社 · temple · Gamo · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rittō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites100126芦浦観音寺 (7 km)
    Temples6379大宝神社 (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911鶏冠山 (7 km)
    Museums711Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum (8 km)
    Forts & heritage911近江国庁跡 (12 km)
    Parks69大津湖岸なぎさ公園 (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12草津市立水生植物公園みずの森 (9 km)
    Other attractions22Two-year Slope (25 km)
    Churches11Salvation Army Kyoto Corps (27 km)

    Rittō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rittō?

    大宝神社 (temple, about 3 km), 小汐井神社 (temple, about 4 km), Mikami Shrine (temple, about 4 km), 芦浦観音寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 印岐志呂神社 (temple, about 7 km), 鶏冠山 (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 100 buddhist sites, 63 temples, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Rittō?

    芦浦観音寺, about 7 km by road; Chōju-ji Temple (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Rittō?

    大宝神社, about 3 km by road; 小汐井神社 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rittō?

    鶏冠山, about 7 km by road; Mt. Hiei (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rittō?

    Start in Rittō, visit 大宝神社, then 小汐井神社, then 印岐志呂神社, then 芦浦観音寺, then Mikami Shrine, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rittō?

    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 Rittō

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