Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Usa

Usa is a town in Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 13 temples, 8 buddhist sites, 18 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are 大分農業文化公園 (12 km), Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya (13 km) and 大分県立歴史博物館 (15 km).

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Usa at a glance

Location
Oita Prefecture district, Oita Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
33.4395° N, 131.3367° E
Places within 50 km
102 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Usa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Usa: 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 Usa

43 temples within 100 km of Usa. The closest is Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Usa

29 buddhist sites within 100 km of Usa. The closest is Buzen Zenkō-ji Temple (17 km); the best-known is Makiodo Temple (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Usa

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Usa. The closest is Usa Jingu Shrine Shimonomiya (12 km); the best-known is 長者屋敷官衙遺跡 (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Usa

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Usa. The closest is Kanarase Yama (10 km); the best-known is 八面山 (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 八面山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Yabakei · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kanarase Yama · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~10 km
  • Takasakiyama · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mount Ōmure · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~16 km
  • 立石山 · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~18 km

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Parks near Usa

15 parks within 100 km of Usa. The closest is 大分農業文化公園 (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Usa

12 museums within 100 km of Usa. The closest is 大分県立歴史博物館 (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Usa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Usa
  2. 15 km アフリカンサファリ · nature spot, Oita Prefecture
  3. 11 km 大分農業文化公園 · park, Oita Prefecture
  4. 15 km Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya · temple, Oita Prefecture
  5. 3 km 大分県立歴史博物館 · museum, Oita Prefecture
  6. 17 km 八面山 · viewpoint, Oita Prefecture
  7. 15 km Back to Usa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Usa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1343Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya (13 km)
    Buddhist sites829Buzen Zenkō-ji Temple (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1825Usa Jingu Shrine Shimonomiya (12 km)
    Other attractions1920Usa Station (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1418Kanarase Yama (10 km)
    Parks715大分農業文化公園 (12 km)
    Museums912大分県立歴史博物館 (15 km)
    Waterfalls811東椎屋の滝 (12 km)
    Beaches & coast14Beppu Beach Sand Bath (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22耶馬溪ダム (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11アフリカンサファリ (15 km)
    Churches11大分トラピスト修道院 (16 km)
    Treks11道の駅なかつ (21 km)

    Usa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Usa?

    大分農業文化公園 (park, about 12 km), Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya (temple, about 13 km), 大分県立歴史博物館 (museum, about 15 km), アフリカンサファリ (nature spot, about 15 km), 八面山 (viewpoint, about 15 km), Blood Pond Hell (attraction, about 23 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 13 temples, 8 buddhist sites, 18 forts & heritage, 19 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Usa?

    Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya, about 13 km by road; Komo Shrine (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Usa?

    Buzen Zenkō-ji Temple, about 17 km by road; Rakan-ji Temple (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Usa?

    Usa Jingu Shrine Shimonomiya, about 12 km by road; 朝日稲荷大明神 (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Usa?

    Start in Usa, visit アフリカンサファリ, then 大分農業文化公園, then Usa Jingu Honden Kaminomiya, then 大分県立歴史博物館, then 八面山, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Usa?

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

    Towns near Usa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Usa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.