Higashimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Shingū

Shingū is a town in Higashimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 31,619 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 temples, 5 buddhist sites and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kumano Hayatama Taisha (1 km), 浄泉寺 (1 km) and Shingū Castle (1 km).

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Shingū, Wakayama Prefecture
Shingū, Higashimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shingū at a glance

Location
Higashimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 31,619
Coordinates
33.7333° N, 135.9833° E
Places within 50 km
88 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Shingū

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Shingū

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shingū. The closest is Mt. Chihogamine (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Shingū

22 temples within 100 km of Shingū. The closest is Kumano Hayatama Taisha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Shingū

20 buddhist sites within 100 km of Shingū. The closest is 浄泉寺 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 浄泉寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Fudarakusan-ji · Buddhist site · Higashimuro · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Seiganto-ji · Buddhist site · Higashimuro · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Myohozan Amida-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Higashimuro · ~15 km
  • Muryo-ji · Buddhist site · Higashimuro · ~44 km · Must-see
  • 聖福寺 · Buddhist site · Nishimuro · ~70 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Shingū

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shingū. The closest is Shingū Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Shingū

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Shingū. The closest is Kuwanoki Falls (6 km); the best-known is Nachi Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Shingū

9 museums within 100 km of Shingū. The closest is 熊野神宝館 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shingū

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shingū
  2. 1 km Kumano Hayatama Taisha · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  3. 1 km 浄泉寺 · Buddhist site, Wakayama Prefecture
  4. 1 km Kamikura Shrine · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  5. 2 km 阿須賀神社 · temple, Wakayama Prefecture
  6. 1 km Shingū Castle · heritage site, Wakayama Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Shingū

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From travellers near Shingū

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How to reach Shingū

    All places near Shingū by distance

    Within 15 km of Shingū

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shingū by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3039Mt. Chihogamine (1 km)
    Temples1122Kumano Hayatama Taisha (1 km)
    Buddhist sites520浄泉寺 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1212Shingū Castle (1 km)
    Waterfalls1112Kuwanoki Falls (6 km)
    Museums89熊野神宝館 (1 km)
    Beaches & coast56王子ヶ浜 (4 km)
    Parks12Jofuku Park (2 km)
    Other attractions22Nachi Primeval Forest (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Oshima (41 km)
    Caves11Onigajo (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11小森ダム (29 km)

    Shingū: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shingū?

    Kumano Hayatama Taisha (temple, about 1 km), 浄泉寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Shingū Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Kamikura Shrine (temple, about 1 km), 阿須賀神社 (temple, about 2 km), Tafuke-Oji (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 temples, 5 buddhist sites, 12 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shingū?

    Mt. Chihogamine, about 1 km by road; Mt. Oeboshi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Shingū?

    Kumano Hayatama Taisha, about 1 km by road; Kamikura Shrine (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Shingū?

    浄泉寺, about 1 km by road; Fudarakusan-ji (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shingū?

    Start in Shingū, visit Kumano Hayatama Taisha, then 浄泉寺, then Kamikura Shrine, then 阿須賀神社, then Shingū Castle, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shingū?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Shingū

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