Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Watari

Watari is a town in Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, home to about 36,321 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 33 temples, 34 forts & heritage, 17 buddhist sites and 31 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are 亘理神社 (1 km), 三十三間堂官衙遺跡 (4 km) and 安福河伯神社 (6 km).

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Watari, Miyagi Prefecture
Watari, Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Watari at a glance

Location
Miyagi Prefecture district, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 36,321
Coordinates
38.0350° N, 140.8511° E
Places within 50 km
142 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Watari

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

66 temples within 100 km of Watari. The closest is 亘理神社 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Watari

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Watari. The closest is 亘理要害本丸詰ノ門 (1 km); the best-known is 三十三間堂官衙遺跡 (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Watari

38 buddhist sites within 100 km of Watari. The closest is 竹駒寺 (10 km); the best-known is Kōzō-ji Temple (15 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Kōzō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Shurokusai Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hosenji Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • 落合観音堂 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 円福寺 · Buddhist site · Shibata · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 延命寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Watari

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Watari. The closest is 亘理要害跡(臥牛城跡) (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Watari

16 parks within 100 km of Watari. The closest is Watari Park (1 km); the best-known is Sendai Airport Rinku Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Watari

12 museums within 100 km of Watari. The closest is Natori City Museum of History and Folklore (19 km); the best-known is Sendai Wild Plants Garden (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Watari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Watari
  2. 1 km 亘理神社 · temple, Watari
  3. 6 km Kawaguchi Shrine · temple, Watari
  4. 9 km Takekoma-Jinja Shrine · temple, Miyagi Prefecture
  5. 5 km 安福河伯神社 · temple, Watari
  6. 2 km 三十三間堂官衙遺跡 · heritage site, Watari
  7. 4 km Back to Watari

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How to reach Watari

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    Within 15 km of Watari

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Watari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples3366亘理神社 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3438亘理要害本丸詰ノ門 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites1738竹駒寺 (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3133亘理要害跡(臥牛城跡) (1 km)
    Parks1016Watari Park (1 km)
    Museums712Natori City Museum of History and Folklore (19 km)
    Waterfalls58馬喰滝 (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22鳥の海 (6 km)
    Beaches & coast12花淵灯台 (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Yagiyama Zoological Park (29 km)
    Other attractions11雷神山古墳 (16 km)
    Caves01Abukuma Caves (98 km)

    Watari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Watari?

    亘理神社 (temple, about 1 km), 三十三間堂官衙遺跡 (heritage site, about 4 km), 安福河伯神社 (temple, about 6 km), Kawaguchi Shrine (temple, about 6 km), Takekoma-Jinja Shrine (temple, about 10 km), 金蛇水神社 (temple, about 12 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 33 temples, 34 forts & heritage, 17 buddhist sites, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest temple to Watari?

    亘理神社, about 1 km by road; 安福河伯神社 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Watari?

    亘理要害本丸詰ノ門, about 1 km by road; 三十三間堂官衙遺跡 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Watari?

    竹駒寺, about 10 km by road; 大光院 (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Watari?

    Start in Watari, visit 亘理神社, then Kawaguchi Shrine, then Takekoma-Jinja Shrine, then 安福河伯神社, then 三十三間堂官衙遺跡, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Watari?

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

    Towns near Watari

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