Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ushiku

Ushiku is a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, home to about 80,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 57 buddhist sites, 52 temples, 13 parks and 3 museums. The must-see places are 真栄寺 (15 km), 香取神社 (15 km) and Shosenji (16 km).

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Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture
Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ushiku at a glance

Location
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 80,020
Coordinates
35.9667° N, 140.1333° E
Places within 50 km
134 (134 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Ushiku

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ushiku: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ushiku

  • 龍角寺 · Buddhist site · Inba · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 来迎寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 宗像神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 諏訪神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 松虫寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 長楽寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 白幡神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • 小御門神社 · temple · Chiba Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • H.C. Andersen Park · park · Chiba Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Ichigatsu-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 三輪神社 · temple · Saitama Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Lake Kasumigaura · lake · Katori · ~31 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ushiku, by type

Buddhist sites near Ushiku

77 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ushiku. The closest is 真栄寺 (15 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 真栄寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Shosenji · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tōkai-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Saitama Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 大光寺 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 龍光院 · Buddhist site · Chiba Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 龍角寺 · Buddhist site · Inba · ~24 km · Must-see

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Temples near Ushiku

65 temples within 100 km of Ushiku. The closest is 香取神社 (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ushiku

18 parks within 100 km of Ushiku. The closest is H.C. Andersen Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ushiku

6 museums within 100 km of Ushiku. The closest is Sakura City Museum of Art (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ushiku

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ushiku. The closest is 越谷アリタキ植物園 (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ushiku

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ushiku. The closest is 犢橋貝塚 (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ushiku

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ushiku
  2. 15 km 真栄寺 · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  3. 1 km 香取神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  4. 3 km 香取鳥見両神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  5. 5 km Shosenji · Buddhist site, Chiba Prefecture
  6. 4 km 柴崎神社 · temple, Chiba Prefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Ushiku

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From travellers near Ushiku

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How to reach Ushiku

    All places near Ushiku by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ushiku by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites5777真栄寺 (15 km)
    Temples5265香取神社 (15 km)
    Parks1318H.C. Andersen Park (30 km)
    Museums36Sakura City Museum of Art (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44越谷アリタキ植物園 (40 km)
    Forts & heritage24犢橋貝塚 (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake Teganuma (19 km)
    Other attractions02Yoshiwara Red Light District (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mount Tsukuba (36 km)

    Ushiku: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ushiku?

    真栄寺 (Buddhist site, about 15 km), 香取神社 (temple, about 15 km), Shosenji (Buddhist site, about 16 km), 柴崎神社 (temple, about 17 km), 香取鳥見両神社 (temple, about 18 km), Tōkai-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 19 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 57 buddhist sites, 52 temples, 13 parks, 3 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ushiku?

    真栄寺, about 15 km by road; Shosenji (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ushiku?

    香取神社, about 15 km by road; 柴崎神社 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ushiku?

    H.C. Andersen Park, about 30 km by road; Nakadai Sports Park (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ushiku?

    Start in Ushiku, visit 真栄寺, then 香取神社, then 香取鳥見両神社, then Shosenji, then 柴崎神社, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ushiku?

    October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Ushiku

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