Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Uki

Uki is a town in Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 temples, 21 forts & heritage and 20 museums. The must-see places are 松橋神社 (5 km), 永尾剱神社 (6 km) and 印鑰神社 (8 km).

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Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture
Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Uki at a glance

Location
Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
32.6222° N, 130.6618° E
Places within 50 km
154 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Uki

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uki: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uki

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uki. The closest is Dotokuzan - 道徳山 (7 km); the best-known is Kengun Shrine (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Uki

34 temples within 100 km of Uki. The closest is 松橋神社 (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Uki

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uki. The closest is 向野田古墳 (6 km); the best-known is 池辺寺跡 (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Uki

25 museums within 100 km of Uki. The closest is 宇城市不知火美術館 (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Uki

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Uki. The closest is Muta Daki (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Muta Daki · waterfall · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~17 km
  • 大滝 · waterfall · Kuma · ~25 km
  • Hachiman Taki · waterfall · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~26 km
  • Nana Taki · waterfall · Oita Prefecture · ~27 km
  • 雄亀滝橋 · waterfall · Shimomashiki · ~28 km
  • Fukura Taki · waterfall · Oita Prefecture · ~30 km

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Buddhist sites near Uki

17 buddhist sites within 100 km of Uki. The closest is Daiji-ji Temple (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Uki

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uki
  2. 8 km 印鑰神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  3. 10 km 永尾剱神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  4. 7 km 西岡神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  5. 9 km Daiji-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Kumamoto Prefecture
  6. 11 km 松橋神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Uki

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    Within 15 km of Uki

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uki by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3037Dotokuzan - 道徳山 (7 km)
    Temples1834松橋神社 (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2130向野田古墳 (6 km)
    Museums2025宇城市不知火美術館 (4 km)
    Waterfalls1924Muta Daki (17 km)
    Buddhist sites817Daiji-ji Temple (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves88風流島 (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (23 km)
    Parks47県営八代運動公園 (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77石打ダム (17 km)
    Other attractions67道の駅 宇土ﾏﾘｰﾅ (17 km)
    Beaches & coast55まてが浜 (27 km)
    Caves11Reigando Cave (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kumamoto Masjid and Islamic Center (28 km)
    Churches01Sakitsu Church (86 km)

    Uki: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uki?

    松橋神社 (temple, about 5 km), 永尾剱神社 (temple, about 6 km), 印鑰神社 (temple, about 8 km), 西岡神社 (temple, about 8 km), Daiji-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 16 km), 松井神社 (temple, about 17 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 temples, 21 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 19 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uki?

    Dotokuzan - 道徳山, about 7 km by road; Gankaisan - 雁回山 (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Uki?

    松橋神社, about 5 km by road; 永尾剱神社 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uki?

    向野田古墳, about 6 km by road; 松合ビジターセンター (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uki?

    Start in Uki, visit 印鑰神社, then 永尾剱神社, then 西岡神社, then Daiji-ji Temple, then 松橋神社, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uki?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Uki

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