Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Urasoe

Urasoe is a town in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 beaches & coast and 22 museums. The must-see places are 本願寺沖縄別院 (1 km), Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum (1 km) and Urasoe City Museum (2 km).

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Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture
Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Urasoe at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
26.2590° N, 127.7301° E
Places within 50 km
221 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Urasoe

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Forts & heritage near Urasoe

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urasoe. The closest is 牧港テラブのガマ (1 km); the best-known is Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Urasoe

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Urasoe. The closest is Senagajima Island (16 km); the best-known is Hamahigashima (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Urasoe

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Urasoe. The closest is Tropical Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Urasoe

25 museums within 100 km of Urasoe. The closest is Urasoe City Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Urasoe

24 caves within 100 km of Urasoe. The closest is チヂフチャーガマ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Urasoe

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

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A one-day trip from Urasoe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urasoe
  2. 1 km Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  3. 2 km 玉城朝薫の墓 · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 2 km Urasoe City Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 1 km 本願寺沖縄別院 · Buddhist site, Okinawa Prefecture
  6. 3 km Tropical Beach · beach, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 3 km Back to Urasoe

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How to reach Urasoe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urasoe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6265牧港テラブのガマ (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2237Senagajima Island (16 km)
    Beaches & coast2230Tropical Beach (3 km)
    Museums2225Urasoe City Museum (2 km)
    Caves2224チヂフチャーガマ (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints820Bengadake (6 km)
    Parks1519ANA SPORTS PARK Urasoe (Urasoe Sports Park) (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1012Ryutan (6 km)
    Other attractions911FM沖縄新川送信所 (6 km)
    Buddhist sites1010本願寺沖縄別院 (1 km)
    Temples99Sueyoshi-gū (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Fukushuen Garden (9 km)
    Waterfalls49Fukugawa Falls (10 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (5 km)

    Urasoe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urasoe?

    本願寺沖縄別院 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum (heritage site, about 1 km), Urasoe City Museum (museum, about 2 km), 玉城朝薫の墓 (heritage site, about 3 km), Tropical Beach (beach, about 3 km), Sueyoshi-gū (temple, about 5 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 beaches & coast, 22 museums, 22 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urasoe?

    牧港テラブのガマ, about 1 km by road; Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Urasoe?

    Senagajima Island, about 16 km by road; Āji Island (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Urasoe?

    Tropical Beach, about 3 km by road; Araha Beach (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urasoe?

    Start in Urasoe, visit Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum, then 玉城朝薫の墓, then Urasoe City Museum, then 本願寺沖縄別院, then Tropical Beach, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urasoe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Urasoe

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