Nishimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Tanabe

Tanabe is a town in Nishimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 69,563 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit — 6 buddhist sites, 6 temples, 2 parks and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are 高山寺 (2 km), Shirarahama Beach (8 km) and 聖福寺 (9 km).

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Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture
Tanabe, Nishimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tanabe at a glance

Location
Nishimuro district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 69,563
Coordinates
33.7333° N, 135.3667° E
Places within 50 km
15 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Tanabe

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

  • 白崎海洋公園 · park · Hidaka · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Kumano Hongū Taisha · temple · Yoshino · ~49 km · Must-see
  • 藤並神社 · temple · Arida · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Ryujin · viewpoint · Yoshino · ~51 km · Must-see
  • 須佐神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
  • 宮原神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
  • 浄妙寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
  • 長保寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
  • 橘本神社 · temple · Wakayama Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
  • 阿弥陀寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Tamaki Jinja · temple · Yoshino · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Muryo-ji · Buddhist site · Higashimuro · ~60 km · Must-see

Things to see near Tanabe, by type

Buddhist sites near Tanabe

38 buddhist sites within 100 km of Tanabe. The closest is 高山寺 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 高山寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 聖福寺 · Buddhist site · Nishimuro · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 道成寺 · Buddhist site · Hidaka · ~34 km · Must-see
  • 吉祥寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~44 km · Must-see
  • 歓喜寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~46 km · Must-see
  • 養源寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~47 km · Must-see

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Temples near Tanabe

37 temples within 100 km of Tanabe. The closest is 田中神社 (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tanabe

6 parks within 100 km of Tanabe. The closest is Adventure World (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Tanabe

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tanabe. The closest is Shirarahama Beach (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tanabe

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tanabe. The closest is Mt. Ryujin (51 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Tanabe

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Tanabe. The closest is Nachi Falls (61 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Nachi Falls · waterfall · Higashimuro · ~61 km · Must-see
  • 笹の滝 · waterfall · Yoshino · ~73 km · Must-see
  • 不動七重滝 · waterfall · Yoshino · ~84 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Tanabe

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 Tanabe
  2. 2 km 高山寺 · Buddhist site, Wakayama Prefecture
  3. 8 km 田中神社 · temple, Nishimuro
  4. 10 km 聖福寺 · Buddhist site, Nishimuro
  5. 2 km Adventure World · park, Nishimuro
  6. 4 km Shirarahama Beach · beach, Nishimuro
  7. 8 km Back to Tanabe

Plan a longer trip from Tanabe — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Tanabe

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How to reach Tanabe

    All places near Tanabe by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tanabe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites638高山寺 (2 km)
    Temples637田中神社 (9 km)
    Parks26Adventure World (9 km)
    Beaches & coast15Shirarahama Beach (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Mt. Ryujin (51 km)
    Waterfalls03Nachi Falls (61 km)
    Forts & heritage03Tafuke-Oji (62 km)
    Other attractions03不老橋 (67 km)
    Museums02トルコ記念館 (68 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oshima (65 km)

    Tanabe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tanabe?

    高山寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Shirarahama Beach (beach, about 8 km), 聖福寺 (Buddhist site, about 9 km), 田中神社 (temple, about 9 km), Adventure World (park, about 9 km), Inabane-Oji (temple, about 10 km).

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

    15 places on Spotwander: 6 buddhist sites, 6 temples, 2 parks, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Tanabe?

    高山寺, about 2 km by road; 聖福寺 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Tanabe?

    田中神社, about 9 km by road; Inabane-Oji (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tanabe?

    Adventure World, about 9 km by road; 白崎海洋公園 (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tanabe?

    Start in Tanabe, visit 高山寺, then 田中神社, then 聖福寺, then Adventure World, then Shirarahama Beach, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tanabe?

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

    Towns near Tanabe

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