Akita Prefecture district, Akita Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Semboku

Semboku is a town in Akita Prefecture district, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 23 waterfalls and 10 temples. The must-see places are 天寧寺 (25 km), 二天ノ滝 (28 km) and 水神社 (28 km).

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Semboku, Akita Prefecture
Semboku, Akita Prefecture district, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Semboku at a glance

Location
Akita Prefecture district, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
39.7093° N, 140.7465° E
Places within 50 km
182 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Semboku

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Semboku: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Semboku

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Semboku. The closest is 八ツ木 (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Semboku

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Semboku. The closest is ホテル サンプラザ好風亭 (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Semboku

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Semboku. The closest is アンチョウ滝 (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Temples near Semboku

26 temples within 100 km of Semboku. The closest is Gozanoishi Shrine (12 km); the best-known is 水神社 (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Semboku

17 parks within 100 km of Semboku. The closest is Furushiroyama Park (24 km); the best-known is Odaino Park (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Semboku

16 museums within 100 km of Semboku. The closest is 思い出の潟分校(旧田沢湖町立生保内小学校潟分校) (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Semboku

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Semboku
  2. 4 km 十丈の滝 · waterfall, Akita Prefecture
  3. 1 km 八ツ木 · viewpoint, Akita Prefecture
  4. 28 km 天寧寺 · Buddhist site, Akita Prefecture
  5. 22 km ホテル サンプラザ好風亭 · heritage site, Akita Prefecture
  6. 2 km アンチョウ滝 · waterfall, Akita Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Semboku

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How to reach Semboku

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    Within 15 km of Semboku

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Semboku by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8283八ツ木 (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2635ホテル サンプラザ好風亭 (3 km)
    Waterfalls2326アンチョウ滝 (1 km)
    Temples1026Gozanoishi Shrine (12 km)
    Parks717Furushiroyama Park (24 km)
    Museums1616思い出の潟分校(旧田沢湖町立生保内小学校潟分校) (8 km)
    Buddhist sites210天寧寺 (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Lake Tazawa (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34刺巻湿原 (9 km)
    Beaches & coast22Shirahama (6 km)
    Other attractions11Ishiguro Samurai House (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Shizukuishi River (36 km)

    Semboku: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Semboku?

    アンチョウ滝 (waterfall, about 1 km), ホテル サンプラザ好風亭 (heritage site, about 3 km), 十丈の滝 (waterfall, about 4 km), 天寧寺 (Buddhist site, about 25 km), 八ツ木 (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mt. Ōmori (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 23 waterfalls, 10 temples, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Semboku?

    八ツ木, about 5 km by road; Mt. Ōmori (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Semboku?

    ホテル サンプラザ好風亭, about 3 km by road; 堀川小太郎翁之碑 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Semboku?

    アンチョウ滝, about 1 km by road; 十丈の滝 (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Semboku?

    Start in Semboku, visit 十丈の滝, then 八ツ木, then 天寧寺, then ホテル サンプラザ好風亭, then アンチョウ滝, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Semboku?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Semboku

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