Hidaka district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Gobō

Gobō is a town in Hidaka district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, home to about 27,169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 10 buddhist sites, 13 temples, 2 parks and 0 museums. The must-see places are 道成寺 (5 km), 切目神社 (13 km) and 白崎海洋公園 (17 km).

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Gobō at a glance

Location
Hidaka district, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 27,169
Coordinates
33.8815° N, 135.1696° E
Places within 50 km
30 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Gobō

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

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gobō. The closest is 道成寺 (5 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 道成寺 · Buddhist site · Hidaka · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 養源寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 歓喜寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~26 km · Must-see
  • 浄妙寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
  • 吉祥寺 · Buddhist site · Arida · ~30 km · Must-see
  • 高山寺 · Buddhist site · Wakayama Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see

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Temples near Gobō

74 temples within 100 km of Gobō. The closest is 切目神社 (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gobō

15 parks within 100 km of Gobō. The closest is 白崎海洋公園 (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gobō

7 museums within 100 km of Gobō. The closest is Koyasan Reihōkan (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gobō

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gobō. The closest is Shirarahama Beach (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Gobō

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gobō. The closest is 西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gobō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gobō
  2. 17 km 白崎海洋公園 · park, Hidaka
  3. 14 km 養源寺 · Buddhist site, Arida
  4. 2 km 廣八幡神社 · temple, Arida
  5. 14 km 道成寺 · Buddhist site, Hidaka
  6. 17 km 切目神社 · temple, Hidaka
  7. 13 km Back to Gobō

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From travellers near Gobō

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How to reach Gobō

    All places near Gobō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gobō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1079道成寺 (5 km)
    Temples1374切目神社 (13 km)
    Parks215白崎海洋公園 (17 km)
    Museums07Koyasan Reihōkan (66 km)
    Beaches & coast25Shirarahama Beach (34 km)
    Forts & heritage15西國霊場第二番札所 紀三井寺 (42 km)
    Waterfalls05滝薬師 (77 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Mt. Ryujin (53 km)
    Other attractions23不老橋 (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Tokushimia Zoo (77 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oshima (96 km)

    Gobō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gobō?

    道成寺 (Buddhist site, about 5 km), 切目神社 (temple, about 13 km), 白崎海洋公園 (park, about 17 km), 廣八幡神社 (temple, about 19 km), 養源寺 (Buddhist site, about 21 km), 藤並神社 (temple, about 26 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 10 buddhist sites, 13 temples, 2 parks, 2 beaches & coast, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gobō?

    道成寺, about 5 km by road; 養源寺 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Gobō?

    切目神社, about 13 km by road; 廣八幡神社 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gobō?

    白崎海洋公園, about 17 km by road; Adventure World (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gobō?

    Start in Gobō, visit 白崎海洋公園, then 養源寺, then 廣八幡神社, then 道成寺, then 切目神社, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gobō?

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

    Towns near Gobō

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gobō’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.