Tochigi Prefecture district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Shimotsuke

Shimotsuke is a town in Tochigi Prefecture district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 24 temples, 21 buddhist sites, 7 parks and 5 museums. The must-see places are Ankoku-ji Temple (2 km), 龍興寺 (3 km) and 開雲寺 (3 km).

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Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture
Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shimotsuke at a glance

Location
Tochigi Prefecture district, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
36.4132° N, 139.8662° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Shimotsuke

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

Temples near Shimotsuke

82 temples within 100 km of Shimotsuke. The closest is 龍興寺 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Shimotsuke

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Shimotsuke. The closest is Ankoku-ji Temple (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Ankoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 開雲寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • 国分寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 遍照寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 一向寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 能仁寺 · Buddhist site · Tochigi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see

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Parks near Shimotsuke

18 parks within 100 km of Shimotsuke. The closest is 井頭公園 (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Shimotsuke

10 museums within 100 km of Shimotsuke. The closest is Tochigi Kuranomachi Museum of Art (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Shimotsuke

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Shimotsuke. The closest is 宇都宮動物園 (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Shimotsuke

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shimotsuke. The closest is 根古谷台遺跡 (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Shimotsuke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shimotsuke
  2. 6 km Shirasagi Shrine · temple, Kawachi
  3. 5 km 開雲寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  4. 9 km 国分寺 · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  5. 7 km 龍興寺 · temple, Tochigi Prefecture
  6. 1 km Ankoku-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Tochigi Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Shimotsuke

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From travellers near Shimotsuke

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How to reach Shimotsuke

    All places near Shimotsuke by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shimotsuke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2482龍興寺 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites2179Ankoku-ji Temple (2 km)
    Parks718井頭公園 (19 km)
    Museums510Tochigi Kuranomachi Museum of Art (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19宇都宮動物園 (30 km)
    Forts & heritage16根古谷台遺跡 (17 km)
    Waterfalls05Takinoo-jinja Shrine (58 km)
    Churches12松が峰教会 (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Mount Tsukuba (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Babul Islam Masjid (17 km)
    Other attractions11Ashikaga Gakkō (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Umeda (52 km)

    Shimotsuke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shimotsuke?

    Ankoku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), 龍興寺 (temple, about 3 km), 開雲寺 (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Shirasagi Shrine (temple, about 6 km), 国分寺 (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 大神神社（室の八嶋） (temple, about 9 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 24 temples, 21 buddhist sites, 7 parks, 5 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest temple to Shimotsuke?

    龍興寺, about 3 km by road; Shirasagi Shrine (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Shimotsuke?

    Ankoku-ji Temple, about 2 km by road; 開雲寺 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Shimotsuke?

    井頭公園, about 19 km by road; Hachimanyama Park (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shimotsuke?

    Start in Shimotsuke, visit Shirasagi Shrine, then 開雲寺, then 国分寺, then 龍興寺, then Ankoku-ji Temple, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shimotsuke?

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

    Towns near Shimotsuke

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