Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Uto

Uto is a town in Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, home to about 39,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 20 temples, 22 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 museums. The must-see places are 西岡神社 (2 km), 松橋神社 (4 km) and Daiji-ji Temple (7 km).

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

Uto at a glance

Location
Kumamoto Prefecture district, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 39,234
Coordinates
32.6833° N, 130.6667° E
Places within 50 km
144 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Uto

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

38 temples within 100 km of Uto. The closest is 西岡神社 (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Uto

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uto. The closest is 船場橋 (1 km); the best-known is 池辺寺跡 (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uto

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uto. The closest is Dotokuzan - 道徳山 (4 km); the best-known is Kengun Shrine (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Uto

28 museums within 100 km of Uto. The closest is 宇城市不知火美術館 (5 km); the best-known is 熊本県立美術館 (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Uto

20 buddhist sites within 100 km of Uto. The closest is Daiji-ji Temple (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Uto

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Uto. The closest is Nana Taki (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Nana Taki · waterfall · Oita Prefecture · ~24 km
  • Muta Daki · waterfall · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~25 km
  • Fukura Taki · waterfall · Oita Prefecture · ~27 km
  • 雄亀滝橋 · waterfall · Shimomashiki · ~29 km
  • Kannon Daki · waterfall · Oita Prefecture · ~30 km
  • 大滝 · waterfall · Kuma · ~32 km

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A one-day trip from Uto

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 Uto
  2. 4 km 松橋神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  3. 7 km 永尾剱神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  4. 7 km 西岡神社 · temple, Kumamoto Prefecture
  5. 14 km 蓮台寺 · Buddhist site, Kumamoto Prefecture
  6. 6 km Daiji-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Kumamoto Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Uto

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How to reach Uto

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    Within 15 km of Uto

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2038西岡神社 (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2234船場橋 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2429Dotokuzan - 道徳山 (4 km)
    Museums2328宇城市不知火美術館 (5 km)
    Buddhist sites1020Daiji-ji Temple (7 km)
    Waterfalls1220Nana Taki (24 km)
    Parks48花畑広場 (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77風流島 (10 km)
    Other attractions67道の駅 宇土ﾏﾘｰﾅ (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Suizenji Ezu Lake Park (16 km)
    Beaches & coast33弓ヶ浜 (33 km)
    Caves11Reigando Cave (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kumamoto Masjid and Islamic Center (20 km)
    Churches01Sakitsu Church (91 km)

    Uto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uto?

    西岡神社 (temple, about 2 km), 松橋神社 (temple, about 4 km), Daiji-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 永尾剱神社 (temple, about 9 km), 蓮台寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Takahashi Inari Shrine (temple, about 14 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 20 temples, 22 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 museums, 10 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest temple to Uto?

    西岡神社, about 2 km by road; 松橋神社 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uto?

    船場橋, about 1 km by road; 向野田古墳 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uto?

    Dotokuzan - 道徳山, about 4 km by road; Gankaisan - 雁回山 (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uto?

    Start in Uto, visit 松橋神社, then 永尾剱神社, then 西岡神社, then 蓮台寺, then Daiji-ji Temple, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uto?

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

    Towns near Uto

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