Ishikari Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Tōbetsu

Tōbetsu is a town in Ishikari Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, home to about 21,818 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 44 parks, 36 temples and 28 museums. The must-see places are Asukayama Park (14 km), 江別神社 (15 km) and Moerenuma Park (16 km).

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Tōbetsu, Hokkaido Prefecture
Tōbetsu, Ishikari Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tōbetsu at a glance

Location
Ishikari Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 21,818
Coordinates
43.2169° N, 141.5169° E
Places within 50 km
208 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and temples

Top places to visit near Tōbetsu

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

Forts & heritage near Tōbetsu

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tōbetsu. The closest is 江別古墳群 (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tōbetsu

46 parks within 100 km of Tōbetsu. The closest is Asukayama Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Temples near Tōbetsu

46 temples within 100 km of Tōbetsu. The closest is Nishi Tobetsu Shrine (9 km); the best-known is 江別神社 (15 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 江別神社 · temple · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 錦山天満宮 · temple · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 石狩八幡神社 · temple · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 篠路神社 · temple · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 丘珠神社 · temple · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 古潭八幡神社 · temple · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Tōbetsu

32 museums within 100 km of Tōbetsu. The closest is いしかり砂丘の風資料館 (17 km); the best-known is Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tōbetsu

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tōbetsu. The closest is Mount Asoiwa (13 km); the best-known is Mount Moiwa (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Moiwa · viewpoint · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Mount Asoiwa · viewpoint · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~13 km
  • Mount Machine · viewpoint · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mount Pinneshiri · viewpoint · Sorachi Subprefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mount Sakkuru · viewpoint · Sorachi Subprefecture · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Maruyama · viewpoint · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~31 km

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Buddhist sites near Tōbetsu

12 buddhist sites within 100 km of Tōbetsu. The closest is 龍雲寺 (17 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 龍雲寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 教願寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 龍澤寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 本龍寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 中央寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • 妙覚寺 · Buddhist site · Ishikari Subprefecture · ~32 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Tōbetsu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tōbetsu
  2. 14 km Asukayama Park · park, Ishikari Subprefecture
  3. 1 km 江別神社 · temple, Ishikari Subprefecture
  4. 4 km 錦山天満宮 · temple, Ishikari Subprefecture
  5. 10 km Moerenuma Park · park, Ishikari Subprefecture
  6. 19 km 石狩八幡神社 · temple, Ishikari Subprefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Tōbetsu

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How to reach Tōbetsu

    All places near Tōbetsu by distance

    Within 15 km of Tōbetsu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tōbetsu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5357江別古墳群 (14 km)
    Parks4446Asukayama Park (14 km)
    Temples3646Nishi Tobetsu Shrine (9 km)
    Museums2832いしかり砂丘の風資料館 (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1322Mount Asoiwa (13 km)
    Buddhist sites1112龍雲寺 (17 km)
    Other attractions99空知鉄道 (20 km)
    Churches55St. Michael's Church Sapporo (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55当別ダム (15 km)
    Waterfalls13Toyohira Takinoshima Park (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Sunpiazza Aquarium (25 km)
    Beaches & coast11あそびーち (18 km)

    Tōbetsu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tōbetsu?

    Asukayama Park (park, about 14 km), 江別神社 (temple, about 15 km), Moerenuma Park (park, about 16 km), 錦山天満宮 (temple, about 17 km), 石狩八幡神社 (temple, about 17 km), 龍雲寺 (Buddhist site, about 17 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 44 parks, 36 temples, 28 museums, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tōbetsu?

    江別古墳群, about 14 km by road; 旧 石狩市立石狩小学校 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tōbetsu?

    Asukayama Park, about 14 km by road; Moerenuma Park (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Tōbetsu?

    Nishi Tobetsu Shrine, about 9 km by road; 江別神社 (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tōbetsu?

    Start in Tōbetsu, visit Asukayama Park, then 江別神社, then 錦山天満宮, then Moerenuma Park, then 石狩八幡神社, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tōbetsu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and temples.

    Towns near Tōbetsu

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