Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Yasu

Yasu is a town in Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 91 buddhist sites, 56 temples, 10 forts & heritage and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are 小田神社 (4 km), Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum (5 km) and 大笹原神社 (6 km).

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Yasu, Shiga Prefecture
Yasu, Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yasu at a glance

Location
Shiga Prefecture district, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35.1005° N, 136.0178° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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 Yasu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yasu: 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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Buddhist sites near Yasu

126 buddhist sites within 100 km of Yasu. The closest is 芦浦観音寺 (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 芦浦観音寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 本願寺八幡別院 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Zuiryū-ji · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Chomei-temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Mangetsu Temple · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • 本福寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Temples near Yasu

82 temples within 100 km of Yasu. The closest is 小田神社 (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Yasu

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yasu. The closest is Azuchi Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yasu

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yasu. The closest is 鶏冠山 (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 鶏冠山 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Hiei · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Buna-gatake · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kurama · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • 甲賀流忍術屋敷 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • 那須ヶ原山 · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see

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Museums near Yasu

10 museums within 100 km of Yasu. The closest is Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Yasu

9 parks within 100 km of Yasu. The closest is 大津湖岸なぎさ公園 (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Yasu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yasu
  2. 4 km 小田神社 · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  3. 6 km 大笹原神社 · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  4. 2 km Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum · museum, Shiga Prefecture
  5. 4 km Mikami Shrine · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  6. 12 km 佐川美術館 · museum, Shiga Prefecture
  7. 8 km Back to Yasu

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How to reach Yasu

    All places near Yasu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yasu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites91126芦浦観音寺 (9 km)
    Temples5682小田神社 (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1012Azuchi Castle (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911鶏冠山 (17 km)
    Museums710Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum (5 km)
    Parks59大津湖岸なぎさ公園 (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22草津市立水生植物公園みずの森 (10 km)
    Other attractions22Two-year Slope (30 km)
    Churches11Salvation Army Kyoto Corps (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Yogo (62 km)
    Waterfalls01Yōrō Falls (64 km)

    Yasu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yasu?

    小田神社 (temple, about 4 km), Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum (museum, about 5 km), 大笹原神社 (temple, about 6 km), Mikami Shrine (temple, about 7 km), 佐川美術館 (museum, about 8 km), 芦浦観音寺 (Buddhist site, about 9 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 91 buddhist sites, 56 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Yasu?

    芦浦観音寺, about 9 km by road; 本願寺八幡別院 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Yasu?

    小田神社, about 4 km by road; 大笹原神社 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yasu?

    Azuchi Castle, about 16 km by road; 大中の湖南遺跡 (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yasu?

    Start in Yasu, visit 小田神社, then 大笹原神社, then Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum, then Mikami Shrine, then 佐川美術館, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yasu?

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

    Towns near Yasu

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