Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ryūō

Ryūō is a town in Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 43,180 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 16 buddhist sites, 21 temples, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are 山縣神社 (3 km), 長遠寺 (5 km) and 義雲院 (7 km).

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Ryūō at a glance

Location
Yamanashi Prefecture district, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 43,180
Coordinates
35.6500° N, 138.5000° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 parks

Top places to visit near Ryūō

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

Buddhist sites near Ryūō

80 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ryūō. The closest is 長遠寺 (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 長遠寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 義雲院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 塩澤寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 妙法寺 · Buddhist site · Minamikoma · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 永昌院 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 清白寺 · Buddhist site · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see

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Temples near Ryūō

65 temples within 100 km of Ryūō. The closest is 山縣神社 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 山縣神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 穴切大神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 武田神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 酒折宮 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 金櫻神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 三輪神社 · temple · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ryūō

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ryūō. The closest is Shosenkyo Gorge (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Shosenkyo Gorge · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Kayagatake · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mount Hōō · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kita · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Ai · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kenashi · viewpoint · Minamikoma · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ryūō

18 parks within 100 km of Ryūō. The closest is 甲府市遊亀公園附属動物園 (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Ryūō

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Ryūō. The closest is Senga Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Senga Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Minami-Shouji Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Doryu Waterfall · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
  • 鐘山の滝 · waterfall · Minamitsuru · ~44 km · Must-see
  • 田原の滝 · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Fuji Summit Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ryūō

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ryūō. The closest is 謝恩碑 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • 謝恩碑 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 釈迦堂遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 金生遺跡 · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Sengo Ruins · fort · Minamikoma · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Akyū Site · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Yasumiba Ruins · fort · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~77 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ryūō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ryūō
  2. 3 km 山縣神社 · temple, Yamanashi Prefecture
  3. 5 km 塩澤寺 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  4. 3 km 穴切大神社 · temple, Yamanashi Prefecture
  5. 3 km 義雲院 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  6. 8 km 長遠寺 · Buddhist site, Yamanashi Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Ryūō

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From travellers near Ryūō

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How to reach Ryūō

    All places near Ryūō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ryūō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1680長遠寺 (5 km)
    Temples2165山縣神社 (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1246Shosenkyo Gorge (15 km)
    Parks918甲府市遊亀公園附属動物園 (8 km)
    Waterfalls815Senga Falls (16 km)
    Forts & heritage310謝恩碑 (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Minami Alps National Park (43 km)
    Museums45Kawaguchiko Music Forest (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Tanuki (43 km)
    Other attractions11Aokigahara (32 km)
    Treks11Daibosatsu Loop (41 km)
    Caves01橋立鍾乳洞 (77 km)
    Beaches & coast01清水灯台 (89 km)

    Ryūō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ryūō?

    山縣神社 (temple, about 3 km), 長遠寺 (Buddhist site, about 5 km), 義雲院 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 穴切大神社 (temple, about 7 km), 塩澤寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 甲府市遊亀公園附属動物園 (park, about 8 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 16 buddhist sites, 21 temples, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ryūō?

    長遠寺, about 5 km by road; 義雲院 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ryūō?

    山縣神社, about 3 km by road; 穴切大神社 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ryūō?

    Shosenkyo Gorge, about 15 km by road; Mt. Kayagatake (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ryūō?

    Start in Ryūō, visit 山縣神社, then 塩澤寺, then 穴切大神社, then 義雲院, then 長遠寺, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ryūō?

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

    Towns near Ryūō

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ryūō’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.