Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Seto

Seto is a city in Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 134,246 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 56 temples, 52 buddhist sites, 45 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are 深川神社 (1 km), 神明社 (4 km) and 雲興寺 (5 km).

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Seto, Aichi Prefecture
Seto, Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Seto at a glance

Location
Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 134,246
Coordinates
35.2333° N, 137.1000° E
Places within 50 km
185 (185 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Seto

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

Temples near Seto

56 temples within 100 km of Seto. The closest is 深川神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 深川神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 神明社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Owaribe Shrine · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 定光寺 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 勝手社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 妻神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see

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Buddhist sites near Seto

52 buddhist sites within 100 km of Seto. The closest is 雲興寺 (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 雲興寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 強巴林 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Taigakuji · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 蓮教寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Eihō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • 蓮勝寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see

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Parks near Seto

45 parks within 100 km of Seto. The closest is 東谷山フルーツパーク (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Seto

11 museums within 100 km of Seto. The closest is Iwasaki Castle (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Seto

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seto. The closest is China Airlines Flight 140 Crash Memorial (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seto

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seto. The closest is Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Seto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seto
  2. 6 km 東谷山フルーツパーク · park, Aichi Prefecture
  3. 1 km Owaribe Shrine · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 8 km 神明社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  5. 4 km 雲興寺 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  6. 5 km 深川神社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Seto

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How to reach Seto

    All places near Seto by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5656深川神社 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites5252雲興寺 (5 km)
    Parks4545東谷山フルーツパーク (6 km)
    Museums1111Iwasaki Castle (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1111China Airlines Flight 140 Crash Memorial (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (17 km)
    Waterfalls33Takinomizu Park (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Miyoshi Pond (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Tokugawaen (20 km)
    Other attractions11Osu Shopping Street (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nagoya Mosque (27 km)

    Seto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seto?

    深川神社 (temple, about 1 km), 神明社 (temple, about 4 km), 雲興寺 (Buddhist site, about 5 km), Owaribe Shrine (temple, about 6 km), 東谷山フルーツパーク (park, about 6 km), 定光寺 (temple, about 7 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 56 temples, 52 buddhist sites, 45 parks, 11 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Seto?

    深川神社, about 1 km by road; 神明社 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Seto?

    雲興寺, about 5 km by road; 強巴林 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Seto?

    東谷山フルーツパーク, about 6 km by road; 雨池公園 (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seto?

    Start in Seto, visit 東谷山フルーツパーク, then Owaribe Shrine, then 神明社, then 雲興寺, then 深川神社, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seto?

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

    Towns near Seto

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