Nagasaki Prefecture district, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Togitsu

Togitsu is a town in Nagasaki Prefecture district, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, home to about 29,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 8 temples, 21 museums and 11 buddhist sites. The must-see places are 滑石太神宮 (4 km), Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine (8 km) and Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture (12 km).

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Togitsu, Nagasaki Prefecture
Togitsu, Nagasaki Prefecture district, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Togitsu at a glance

Location
Nagasaki Prefecture district, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 29,364
Coordinates
32.8333° N, 129.8500° E
Places within 50 km
101 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Togitsu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Togitsu: 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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Forts & heritage near Togitsu

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Togitsu. The closest is 長崎北徳洲会病院 跡地 (4 km); the best-known is Megane Bridge (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Togitsu

31 temples within 100 km of Togitsu. The closest is 滑石太神宮 (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Togitsu

25 museums within 100 km of Togitsu. The closest is Sumiyoshi Tunnel Factory (6 km); the best-known is Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Togitsu

23 buddhist sites within 100 km of Togitsu. The closest is Honrenji Temple (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Togitsu

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Togitsu. The closest is Kotonoodake (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kotonoodake · viewpoint · Nagasaki Prefecture · ~6 km
  • Mount Iwaya · viewpoint · Nagasaki Prefecture · ~6 km
  • 344M · viewpoint · Nagasaki Prefecture · ~6 km
  • 364M · viewpoint · Nagasaki Prefecture · ~7 km
  • 328M · viewpoint · Nishi-Sonogi · ~8 km
  • 222M · viewpoint · Nagasaki Prefecture · ~8 km

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Beaches & coast near Togitsu

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Togitsu. The closest is Bay of Tokitsu (2 km); the best-known is 伊王島灯台 (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Togitsu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Togitsu
  2. 12 km Siebold Memorial Museum · monument, Nagasaki Prefecture
  3. 2 km Megane Bridge · heritage site, Nagasaki Prefecture
  4. 1 km Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture · museum, Nagasaki Prefecture
  5. 4 km Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine · museum, Amakusa
  6. 4 km 滑石太神宮 · temple, Nagasaki Prefecture
  7. 4 km Back to Togitsu

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How to reach Togitsu

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    Within 15 km of Togitsu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Togitsu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1835長崎北徳洲会病院 跡地 (4 km)
    Temples831滑石太神宮 (4 km)
    Museums2125Sumiyoshi Tunnel Factory (6 km)
    Buddhist sites1123Honrenji Temple (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1011Kotonoodake (6 km)
    Other attractions79Sanno Shrine (9 km)
    Beaches & coast78Bay of Tokitsu (2 km)
    Parks28西坂公園 (11 km)
    Churches56Archbishop's Palace, Nagasaki (8 km)
    Waterfalls36醍醐之滝 (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Glover Garden (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Narumi Reservoir (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Iojima Island (20 km)
    Caves02Reigando Cave (90 km)

    Togitsu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Togitsu?

    滑石太神宮 (temple, about 4 km), Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine (museum, about 8 km), Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture (museum, about 12 km), Siebold Memorial Museum (monument, about 12 km), Megane Bridge (heritage site, about 12 km), Confucius Shrine (Kōshi-byō) (attraction, about 14 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 8 temples, 21 museums, 11 buddhist sites, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Togitsu?

    長崎北徳洲会病院 跡地, about 4 km by road; Peace Memorial Statue (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Togitsu?

    滑石太神宮, about 4 km by road; 長崎縣護國神社 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Togitsu?

    Sumiyoshi Tunnel Factory, about 6 km by road; 長崎市科学館 (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Togitsu?

    Start in Togitsu, visit Siebold Memorial Museum, then Megane Bridge, then Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, then Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine, then 滑石太神宮, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Togitsu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Togitsu

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