Miyazaki Prefecture district, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Soo

Soo is a town in Miyazaki Prefecture district, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 19 temples, 22 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are 都城島津邸 (14 km), Kanbashira Park (15 km) and 神柱神社 (15 km).

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Soo, Miyazaki Prefecture
Soo, Miyazaki Prefecture district, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Soo at a glance

Location
Miyazaki Prefecture district, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
31.6464° N, 130.9907° E
Places within 50 km
134 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Soo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soo: 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 Soo

50 temples within 100 km of Soo. The closest is 兼喜神社 (12 km); the best-known is 神柱神社 (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Soo

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soo. The closest is 陸軍墓地納骨堂 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soo

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soo. The closest is Mt. Ōnogara (30 km); the best-known is Mt. Karakuni (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Karakuni · viewpoint · Miyazaki Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Kirishima · viewpoint · Miyazaki Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Ōnogara · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~30 km
  • 御岳 · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~33 km
  • Mt. Takachihonomine · viewpoint · Nishimorokata · ~34 km
  • Aira Caldera · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~34 km

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Museums near Soo

24 museums within 100 km of Soo. The closest is 都城歴史資料館 (12 km); the best-known is 松下美術館 (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Soo

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Soo. The closest is Sekinoo Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Soo

14 parks within 100 km of Soo. The closest is Miyakojima Park (12 km); the best-known is Kanbashira Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Soo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soo
  2. 14 km 都城島津邸 · nature spot, Miyazaki Prefecture
  3. 2 km Kanbashira Park · park, Miyazaki Prefecture
  4. 1 km 神柱神社 · temple, Miyazaki Prefecture
  5. 16 km 東霧島神社 · temple, Miyazaki Prefecture
  6. 38 km 松下美術館 · museum, Kagoshima Prefecture
  7. 20 km Back to Soo

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How to reach Soo

    All places near Soo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1950兼喜神社 (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2237陸軍墓地納骨堂 (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2835Mt. Ōnogara (30 km)
    Museums1224都城歴史資料館 (12 km)
    Waterfalls1216Sekinoo Falls (16 km)
    Parks814Miyakojima Park (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1114中ノ島 (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1012高隈ダム (25 km)
    Other attractions612隼人送信所 (32 km)
    Buddhist sites28Daiji-ji Temple (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16都城島津邸 (14 km)
    Beaches & coast26Ichirizaki (42 km)
    Caves13Mizonokuchi Cave (19 km)
    Churches01鹿児島カテドラル・ザビエル教会 (53 km)

    Soo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soo?

    都城島津邸 (nature spot, about 14 km), Kanbashira Park (park, about 15 km), 神柱神社 (temple, about 15 km), 松下美術館 (museum, about 20 km), 東霧島神社 (temple, about 29 km), 都城歴史資料館 (museum, about 12 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 22 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 12 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest temple to Soo?

    兼喜神社, about 12 km by road; 母智丘神社 (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soo?

    陸軍墓地納骨堂, about 12 km by road; Oshima Hatakeda Site (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Soo?

    Mt. Ōnogara, about 30 km by road; 御岳 (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soo?

    Start in Soo, visit 都城島津邸, then Kanbashira Park, then 神柱神社, then 東霧島神社, then 松下美術館, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Soo

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