Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Sakura

Sakura is a city in Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, home to about 182,549 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 68 buddhist sites, 47 temples, 17 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are 妙隆寺 (1 km), Sakura City Museum of Art (1 km) and 麻賀多神社 (1 km).

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Sakura, Chiba Prefecture
Sakura, Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sakura at a glance

Location
Chiba Prefecture district, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 182,549
Coordinates
35.7167° N, 140.2333° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Sakura

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

Buddhist sites near Sakura

88 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sakura. The closest is 妙隆寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 妙隆寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Shōinji Temple · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 千手院 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 松虫寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 正覚院 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 金光院 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see

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Temples near Sakura

72 temples within 100 km of Sakura. The closest is 麻賀多神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sakura

24 parks within 100 km of Sakura. The closest is Nakadai Sports Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sakura

22 museums within 100 km of Sakura. The closest is Sakura City Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sakura

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sakura. The closest is Chiba Zoological Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sakura

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sakura. The closest is 犢橋貝塚 (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sakura

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sakura
  2. 1 km 妙隆寺 · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  3. 5 km 亀崎熊野神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  4. 4 km 麻賀多神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  5. 1 km Sakura City Museum of Art · museum, Chiba Prefecture
  6. 3 km Shōinji Temple · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Sakura

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From travellers near Sakura

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How to reach Sakura

    All places near Sakura by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sakura by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites6888妙隆寺 (1 km)
    Temples4772麻賀多神社 (1 km)
    Parks1724Nakadai Sports Park (12 km)
    Museums622Sakura City Museum of Art (1 km)
    Other attractions511Big Thunder Mountain (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Chiba Zoological Park (16 km)
    Forts & heritage14犢橋貝塚 (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake Teganuma (31 km)
    Beaches & coast12Kujūkuri Beach (36 km)
    Churches02St. Mary's Cathedral (57 km)

    Sakura: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sakura?

    妙隆寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Sakura City Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), 麻賀多神社 (temple, about 1 km), Shōinji Temple (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 亀崎熊野神社 (temple, about 5 km), 麻賀多神社 (temple, about 9 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 68 buddhist sites, 47 temples, 17 parks, 6 museums, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Sakura?

    妙隆寺, about 1 km by road; Shōinji Temple (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Sakura?

    麻賀多神社, about 1 km by road; 亀崎熊野神社 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sakura?

    Nakadai Sports Park, about 12 km by road; Sakuranoyama Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sakura?

    Start in Sakura, visit 妙隆寺, then 亀崎熊野神社, then 麻賀多神社, then Sakura City Museum of Art, then Shōinji Temple, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sakura?

    October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Sakura

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