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Sight Rumassala, Galle

Japanese Peace Pagoda

A sight in Rumassala, Galle, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Japanese Peace Pagoda in Rumassala, Galle
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Why go

White stupa on Rumassala hill with sea views back to Galle.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Galle, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Jungle Beach, 0.3 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Rumassala
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Galle, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jungle Beach

    Small cove reached through forest near Unawatuna, with clear water.

    Outdoors · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Unawatuna Beach

    Sheltered bay with calm swimming, beach restaurants and snorkeling.

    Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Galle Lighthouse

    White lighthouse on the fort's southeast corner, Sri Lanka's oldest light station site.

    Sight · 2.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pedlar's Inn Cafe

    Café in a colonial house on Pedlar Street serving breakfasts, juices and coffee.

    Food · 2.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lucky Fort Restaurant

    Family-run spot known for a spread of up to ten curries with rice.

    Food · 2.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Amangalla verandah

    Afternoon tea and drinks on the verandah of the former New Oriental Hotel from 1684.

    Drinks · 2.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Japanese Peace Pagoda is a stop on our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Galle

2 more curated sights in Galle. See the full Galle guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Galle run from 28°C in July to 29°C in March; November is usually the wettest month. For Japanese Peace Pagoda itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Galle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Galle weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Japanese Peace Pagoda, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
268Q+82M, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
6.01603, 80.23818
Destination
Galle, Sri Lanka

Japanese Peace Pagoda: quick answers

How much time do you need at Japanese Peace Pagoda?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Japanese Peace Pagoda. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Japanese Peace Pagoda?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Japanese Peace Pagoda free?

Yes, we list Japanese Peace Pagoda as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Japanese Peace Pagoda?

Japanese Peace Pagoda is at 268Q+82M, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, in Rumassala. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Japanese Peace Pagoda?

Japanese Peace Pagoda appears on Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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