Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Umi

Umi is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan, home to about 39,772 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 42 temples, 24 forts & heritage, 20 buddhist sites and 10 parks. The must-see places are Umi Hachimangu Shrine (1 km), 若杉山 (6 km) and Kayoicho Park (6 km).

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Umi, Saga Prefecture
Umi, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Umi at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 39,772
Coordinates
33.5683° N, 130.5101° E
Places within 50 km
122 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Umi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Umi: 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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Temples near Umi

60 temples within 100 km of Umi. The closest is Umi Hachimangu Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Umi

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Umi. The closest is 光正寺古墳 (2 km); the best-known is 板付遺跡 (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Umi

31 buddhist sites within 100 km of Umi. The closest is 西正寺 (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 西正寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kaidan-in · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kanzeonji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 武蔵寺 · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tōchō Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ryuguji Temple · Buddhist site · Saga Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see

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Parks near Umi

17 parks within 100 km of Umi. The closest is Shime Railway Memorial Park (4 km); the best-known is Kayoicho Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Umi

14 museums within 100 km of Umi. The closest is 宇美町立歴史民俗資料館 (1 km); the best-known is Kyushu National Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Umi

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Umi. The closest is 大城山 (4 km); the best-known is 若杉山 (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Umi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Umi
  2. 1 km Umi Hachimangu Shrine · temple, Kasuya
  3. 6 km 若杉山 · viewpoint, Kasuya
  4. 7 km Kayoicho Park · park, Kasuya
  5. 7 km 板付遺跡 · heritage site, Saga Prefecture
  6. 11 km Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine · temple, Saga Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Umi

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How to reach Umi

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    Within 15 km of Umi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Umi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples4260Umi Hachimangu Shrine (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2440光正寺古墳 (2 km)
    Buddhist sites2031西正寺 (7 km)
    Parks1017Shime Railway Memorial Park (4 km)
    Museums814宇美町立歴史民俗資料館 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712大城山 (4 km)
    Waterfalls48Yōrōga Taki (5 km)
    Other attractions25Tobiume (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Higashi Park (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13相島 (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Noor Islamic Center (12 km)
    Caves01Nanatsugama (67 km)
    Beaches & coast01部埼灯台 (80 km)

    Umi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Umi?

    Umi Hachimangu Shrine (temple, about 1 km), 若杉山 (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kayoicho Park (park, about 6 km), 板付遺跡 (heritage site, about 7 km), Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine (temple, about 7 km), Kamado Jinja (temple, about 7 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 42 temples, 24 forts & heritage, 20 buddhist sites, 10 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Umi?

    Umi Hachimangu Shrine, about 1 km by road; Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Umi?

    光正寺古墳, about 2 km by road; Fukuoka Domain Jiki Goyō-gama Ato (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Umi?

    西正寺, about 7 km by road; Kōmyōzen-ji (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Umi?

    Start in Umi, visit Umi Hachimangu Shrine, then 若杉山, then Kayoicho Park, then 板付遺跡, then Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Umi?

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

    Towns near Umi

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