Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Tanba

Tanba is a town in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 20 temples, 14 buddhist sites, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (16 km), 島田神社 (17 km) and Mount Shirakami (21 km).

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Tanba at a glance

Location
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.1603° N, 135.0391° E
Places within 50 km
47 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Tanba

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

Temples near Tanba

93 temples within 100 km of Tanba. The closest is 島田神社 (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Tanba

76 buddhist sites within 100 km of Tanba. The closest is 顕龍山 興雲寺 (21 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 顕龍山 興雲寺 · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 法楽寺 · Buddhist site · Kanzaki · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Chōkō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • 東光寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Rakan-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Sagami-dera · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tanba

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tanba. The closest is Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tanba

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tanba. The closest is 福知山市動物園 (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tanba

12 museums within 100 km of Tanba. The closest is 福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tanba

10 parks within 100 km of Tanba. The closest is Maizuru Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tanba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tanba
  2. 16 km Mount Haku (Hyōgo) · viewpoint, Kyoto Prefecture
  3. 13 km Mount Shirakami · viewpoint, Toyono
  4. 1 km Mount Matsuo · viewpoint, Toyono
  5. 36 km 一宮神社 · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  6. 9 km 島田神社 · temple, Kyoto Prefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Tanba

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

From travellers near Tanba

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How to reach Tanba

    All places near Tanba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • 蓮花寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Mount Taka · viewpoint · Toyono · ~42 km · Must-see
    • 鈴の森神社 · temple · Kanzaki · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Jōdo-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hatsuka · viewpoint · Toyono · ~43 km · Must-see
    • 大岩神社 · temple · Kyoto Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Japan Oni Cultural Museum · museum · Kyoto Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Kongōjō-ji · Buddhist site · Kanzaki · ~43 km · Must-see
    • ōshō-ji · Buddhist site · Kanzaki · ~44 km · Must-see
    • 金福寺 · temple · Funai · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Make-jinja · temple · Kyoto Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • 経王寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
    • 諸杉神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~46 km · Must-see
    • 御形神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
    • 大川神社 · temple · Kyoto Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
    • 周遍寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
    • 天満宮 · temple · Yosa · ~48 km · Must-see
    • 出石神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Ichijō-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • 庭田神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • 甲八幡神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • 生身天満宮 · temple · Kyoto Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • 弥仙山 · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tanba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2093島田神社 (17 km)
    Buddhist sites1476顕龍山 興雲寺 (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints821Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens213福知山市動物園 (24 km)
    Museums212福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館 (22 km)
    Parks010Maizuru Park (52 km)
    Forts & heritage16Fukuchiyama Castle (22 km)
    Waterfalls05金引の滝 (54 km)
    Beaches & coast04博奕岬灯台 (64 km)
    Other attractions03Kobe Harborland (69 km)
    Churches01Nihon Christ Kyodan Ibarakikasugaoka Church (74 km)

    Tanba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tanba?

    Mount Haku (Hyōgo) (viewpoint, about 16 km), 島田神社 (temple, about 17 km), Mount Shirakami (viewpoint, about 21 km), Mount Matsuo (viewpoint, about 21 km), 一宮神社 (temple, about 21 km), 顕龍山 興雲寺 (Buddhist site, about 21 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 20 temples, 14 buddhist sites, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Tanba?

    島田神社, about 17 km by road; 一宮神社 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Tanba?

    顕龍山 興雲寺, about 21 km by road; 法楽寺 (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tanba?

    Mount Haku (Hyōgo), about 16 km by road; Mount Shirakami (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tanba?

    Start in Tanba, visit Mount Haku (Hyōgo), then Mount Shirakami, then Mount Matsuo, then 一宮神社, then 島田神社, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tanba?

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

    Towns near Tanba

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