Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Sobue

Sobue is a town in Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 23,372 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 56 temples, 53 buddhist sites, 49 parks and 14 museums. The must-see places are 善光寺東海別院 (1 km), Owari Kokubun-ji Temple (7 km) and 蓮照寺 (9 km).

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Sobue at a glance

Location
Aichi Prefecture district, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 23,372
Coordinates
35.2500° N, 136.7167° E
Places within 50 km
196 (196 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Sobue

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sobue: 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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Temples near Sobue

56 temples within 100 km of Sobue. The closest is 宗形神社 (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Sobue

53 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sobue. The closest is 善光寺東海別院 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 善光寺東海別院 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Owari Kokubun-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 蓮照寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 光専寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 萬徳寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 長光寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see

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Parks near Sobue

49 parks within 100 km of Sobue. The closest is 岩倉市史跡公園 (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sobue

14 museums within 100 km of Sobue. The closest is Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sobue

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sobue. The closest is Kiyosu Castle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Sobue

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Sobue. The closest is Yōrō Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Yōrō Falls · waterfall · Shiga Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hagi Falls · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Takinomizu Park · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
  • 滝の水緑地 · waterfall · Aichi Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Sobue

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sobue
  2. 1 km 善光寺東海別院 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  3. 9 km 蓮照寺 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 6 km 宗形神社 · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  5. 7 km 光専寺 · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  6. 4 km Owari Kokubun-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Aichi Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Sobue

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How to reach Sobue

    All places near Sobue by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sobue by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5656宗形神社 (10 km)
    Buddhist sites5353善光寺東海別院 (1 km)
    Parks4949岩倉市史跡公園 (17 km)
    Museums1414Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Kiyosu Castle (15 km)
    Waterfalls44Yōrō Falls (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Tokugawaen (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22The Japan Mosque (11 km)
    Other attractions22多度大社 (19 km)

    Sobue: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sobue?

    善光寺東海別院 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Owari Kokubun-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 蓮照寺 (Buddhist site, about 9 km), 光専寺 (Buddhist site, about 10 km), 宗形神社 (temple, about 10 km), 大神神社 (temple, about 10 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 56 temples, 53 buddhist sites, 49 parks, 14 museums, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest temple to Sobue?

    宗形神社, about 10 km by road; 大神神社 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Sobue?

    善光寺東海別院, about 1 km by road; Owari Kokubun-ji Temple (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sobue?

    岩倉市史跡公園, about 17 km by road; 大野極楽寺公園 (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sobue?

    Start in Sobue, visit 善光寺東海別院, then 蓮照寺, then 宗形神社, then 光専寺, then Owari Kokubun-ji Temple, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sobue?

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

    Towns near Sobue

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sobue’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.