Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Tarui

Tarui is a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, home to about 29,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 47 buddhist sites, 46 temples, 14 parks and 7 museums. The must-see places are Nangū Taisha (1 km), Nohi Gokoku Shrine (9 km) and Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (11 km).

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Tarui, Gifu Prefecture
Tarui, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tarui at a glance

Location
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 29,070
Coordinates
35.3667° N, 136.5333° E
Places within 50 km
131 (131 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Tarui

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

Buddhist sites near Tarui

67 buddhist sites within 100 km of Tarui. The closest is 徳源院 (17 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 徳源院 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 善光寺東海別院 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Zuiryū-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 総持寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • 清岸寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Jōzai-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see

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Temples near Tarui

66 temples within 100 km of Tarui. The closest is Nangū Taisha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tarui

35 parks within 100 km of Tarui. The closest is Kinkazan Squirrel Village (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tarui

13 museums within 100 km of Tarui. The closest is Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tarui

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tarui. The closest is Kanō Castle (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tarui

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tarui. The closest is Mt. Oike (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Oike · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Gozaisho · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Tokugawaen · viewpoint · Aichi Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Tarui

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tarui
  2. 9 km Nohi Gokoku Shrine · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  3. 1 km Ōgakimoto-hachimangū · museum, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 15 km Yōrō Shrine · temple, Fukui Prefecture
  5. 1 km Yōrō Falls · waterfall, Shiga Prefecture
  6. 11 km Nangū Taisha · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Tarui

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

From travellers near Tarui

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How to reach Tarui

    All places near Tarui by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tarui by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites4767徳源院 (17 km)
    Temples4666Nangū Taisha (1 km)
    Parks1435Kinkazan Squirrel Village (29 km)
    Museums713Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (11 km)
    Forts & heritage713Kanō Castle (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mt. Oike (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Biwako Quasi-national Park (40 km)
    Waterfalls22Yōrō Falls (12 km)
    Other attractions12多度大社 (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22The Japan Mosque (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Yogo (44 km)

    Tarui: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tarui?

    Nangū Taisha (temple, about 1 km), Nohi Gokoku Shrine (temple, about 9 km), Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (museum, about 11 km), Yōrō Shrine (temple, about 12 km), Yōrō Falls (waterfall, about 12 km), 泉神社 (temple, about 15 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 47 buddhist sites, 46 temples, 14 parks, 7 museums, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Tarui?

    徳源院, about 17 km by road; 善光寺東海別院 (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Tarui?

    Nangū Taisha, about 1 km by road; Nohi Gokoku Shrine (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tarui?

    Kinkazan Squirrel Village, about 29 km by road; 大野極楽寺公園 (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tarui?

    Start in Tarui, visit Nohi Gokoku Shrine, then Ōgakimoto-hachimangū, then Yōrō Shrine, then Yōrō Falls, then Nangū Taisha, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tarui?

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

    Towns near Tarui

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