Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Settsu

Settsu is a town in Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 60 temples, 46 buddhist sites, 13 parks and 9 museums. The must-see places are 佐太天神宮 (2 km), 新幹線公園 (3 km) and 妙楽寺 (3 km).

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Settsu, Osaka Prefecture
Settsu, Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Settsu at a glance

Location
Osaka Prefecture district, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.7782° N, 135.5951° E
Places within 50 km
142 (142 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Settsu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Settsu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Settsu

  • 寂光寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 梅林寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hirakata Park · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 大正寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 忍陵神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Soji-ji · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 吉志部神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 意賀美神社 · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ohmiya Shrine · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Nifrel · sanctuary · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Fukakita Park · park · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Takahama Shrine · temple · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see

Things to see near Settsu, by type

Temples near Settsu

60 temples within 100 km of Settsu. The closest is 佐太天神宮 (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Settsu

46 buddhist sites within 100 km of Settsu. The closest is 妙楽寺 (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 妙楽寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 成田山 大阪別院 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 寂光寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 梅林寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 大正寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Soji-ji · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see

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Parks near Settsu

13 parks within 100 km of Settsu. The closest is 新幹線公園 (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Settsu

9 museums within 100 km of Settsu. The closest is Osaka International Peace Center (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Settsu

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Settsu. The closest is Nifrel (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Settsu

3 churches within 100 km of Settsu. The closest is Nihon Christ Kyodan Ibarakikasugaoka Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Settsu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Settsu
  2. 3 km 妙楽寺 · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 2 km 佐太天神宮 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  4. 3 km 新幹線公園 · park, Osaka Prefecture
  5. 3 km 佐和良義神社 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  6. 5 km 三島鴨神社 · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 4 km Back to Settsu

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From travellers near Settsu

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How to reach Settsu

    All places near Settsu by distance

    Within 15 km of Settsu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Settsu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples6060佐太天神宮 (2 km)
    Buddhist sites4646妙楽寺 (3 km)
    Parks1313新幹線公園 (3 km)
    Museums99Osaka International Peace Center (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Nifrel (8 km)
    Churches33Nihon Christ Kyodan Ibarakikasugaoka Church (9 km)
    Forts & heritage33Osaka Castle (15 km)
    Other attractions22Osaka Korea Town (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Minoh Waterfall (18 km)

    Settsu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Settsu?

    佐太天神宮 (temple, about 2 km), 新幹線公園 (park, about 3 km), 妙楽寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 三島鴨神社 (temple, about 4 km), 佐和良義神社 (temple, about 4 km), 島頭天満宮 (temple, about 5 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 60 temples, 46 buddhist sites, 13 parks, 9 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest temple to Settsu?

    佐太天神宮, about 2 km by road; 三島鴨神社 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Settsu?

    妙楽寺, about 3 km by road; 成田山 大阪別院 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Settsu?

    新幹線公園, about 3 km by road; Hirakata Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Settsu?

    Start in Settsu, visit 妙楽寺, then 佐太天神宮, then 新幹線公園, then 佐和良義神社, then 三島鴨神社, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Settsu?

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

    Towns near Settsu

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