Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Sanda

Sanda is a town in Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 55 temples, 38 buddhist sites, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are 蓮花寺 (7 km), Mount Hatsuka (7 km) and Mount Ōfuna (8 km).

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Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture
Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sanda at a glance

Location
Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.9472° N, 135.2139° E
Places within 50 km
158 (158 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 Sanda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sanda: 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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Temples near Sanda

63 temples within 100 km of Sanda. The closest is Mefu Shrine (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Sanda

41 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sanda. The closest is 蓮花寺 (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 蓮花寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Chōkō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 能勢妙見山 · Buddhist site · Toyono · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Touri Tenjo-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Tenjō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • 久安寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sanda

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sanda. The closest is Mount Hatsuka (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sanda

13 museums within 100 km of Sanda. The closest is 逸翁美術館 (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sanda

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sanda. The closest is Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sanda

9 parks within 100 km of Sanda. The closest is 五月山公園 (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sanda
  2. 7 km Mount Hatsuka · viewpoint, Toyono
  3. 3 km 蓮花寺 · Buddhist site, Hyogo Prefecture
  4. 3 km Mount Ōfuna · viewpoint, Toyono
  5. 21 km Mount Shirakami · viewpoint, Toyono
  6. 1 km Mount Matsuo · viewpoint, Toyono
  7. 15 km Back to Sanda

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How to reach Sanda

    All places near Sanda by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5563Mefu Shrine (24 km)
    Buddhist sites3841蓮花寺 (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1717Mount Hatsuka (7 km)
    Museums1313逸翁美術館 (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1011Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (26 km)
    Parks99五月山公園 (29 km)
    Forts & heritage56中山荘園古墳 (25 km)
    Other attractions55Kobe Harborland (38 km)
    Churches33Nihon Christ Kyodan Ibarakikasugaoka Church (41 km)
    Waterfalls22Minoh Waterfall (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ajigawa River (47 km)

    Sanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sanda?

    蓮花寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Mount Hatsuka (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mount Ōfuna (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mount Shirakami (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mount Matsuo (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mount Taka (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 55 temples, 38 buddhist sites, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Sanda?

    Mefu Shrine, about 24 km by road; 吉川八幡神社 (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Sanda?

    蓮花寺, about 7 km by road; Chōkō-ji Temple (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sanda?

    Mount Hatsuka, about 7 km by road; Mount Ōfuna (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sanda?

    Start in Sanda, visit Mount Hatsuka, then 蓮花寺, then Mount Ōfuna, then Mount Shirakami, then Mount Matsuo, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sanda?

    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 Sanda

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