Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Gōdo

Gōdo is a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, home to about 20,758 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 47 buddhist sites, 46 temples, 22 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (8 km), Nohi Gokoku Shrine (8 km) and Nangū Taisha (12 km).

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Gōdo, Gifu Prefecture
Gōdo, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gōdo at a glance

Location
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 20,758
Coordinates
35.4167° N, 136.6000° E
Places within 50 km
146 (146 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Gōdo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gōdo: 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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Things to see near Gōdo, by type

Buddhist sites near Gōdo

66 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gōdo. The closest is Zuiryū-ji Temple (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Gōdo

60 temples within 100 km of Gōdo. The closest is Nohi Gokoku Shrine (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gōdo

38 parks within 100 km of Gōdo. The closest is Kinkazan Squirrel Village (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gōdo

14 museums within 100 km of Gōdo. The closest is Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gōdo

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gōdo. The closest is Kanō Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gōdo

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gōdo. The closest is Mt. Oike (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Oike · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tokugawaen · viewpoint · Aichi Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Gozaisho · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gōdo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gōdo
  2. 12 km Nangū Taisha · temple, Shiga Prefecture
  3. 10 km Nohi Gokoku Shrine · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  4. 1 km Ōgakimoto-hachimangū · museum, Aichi Prefecture
  5. 13 km The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu · museum, Aichi Prefecture
  6. 4 km Kogane Shrine · temple, Aichi Prefecture
  7. 18 km Back to Gōdo

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From travellers near Gōdo

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How to reach Gōdo

    All places near Gōdo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • 善光寺東海別院 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 白山神社 · temple · Gifu Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 蓮照寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 真清田神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 小塞神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 岐阜ファミリーパーク · park · Gifu Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • フラワーパーク江南 · park · Aichi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Miwa Shrine · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • 龍福寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Owari Kokubun-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • 宗形神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
    • 汾陽寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
    • 北野天神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
    • 萬徳寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
    • 総持寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
    • 光専寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 興道寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 岩倉市史跡公園 · park · Aichi Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 神明大一社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 徳林寺 · Buddhist site · Niwa · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 長光寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 日出山神照寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 舎那院 · fort · Shiga Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 長浜八幡宮 · temple · Shiga Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 清岸寺 · Buddhist site · Shiga Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • The Japan Mosque · dargah · Aichi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • 真木倉神社 · temple · Gifu Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • 賢林寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • 片山八幡社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • 松林寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • 犬山神社 · temple · Aichi Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Inuyama Castle · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • 間々観音 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Oike · viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kiyosu Castle · fort · Aichi Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • 多度大社 · attraction · Mie Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • 青塚古墳 · fort · Aichi Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • 瑞泉寺 · Buddhist site · Aichi Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Asahi Site · fort · Aichi Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see
    • 宝勝院 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~40 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gōdo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites4766Zuiryū-ji Temple (19 km)
    Temples4660Nohi Gokoku Shrine (8 km)
    Parks2238Kinkazan Squirrel Village (21 km)
    Museums1114Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (8 km)
    Forts & heritage911Kanō Castle (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mt. Oike (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23日本モンキーセンター (41 km)
    Waterfalls22Yōrō Falls (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22The Japan Mosque (38 km)
    Other attractions22多度大社 (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Yogo (48 km)

    Gōdo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gōdo?

    Ōgakimoto-hachimangū (museum, about 8 km), Nohi Gokoku Shrine (temple, about 8 km), Nangū Taisha (temple, about 12 km), The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu (museum, about 15 km), Kogane Shrine (temple, about 18 km), Kanō Tenmangū (temple, about 18 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 47 buddhist sites, 46 temples, 22 parks, 11 museums, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gōdo?

    Zuiryū-ji Temple, about 19 km by road; Jōzai-ji Temple (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Gōdo?

    Nohi Gokoku Shrine, about 8 km by road; Nangū Taisha (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gōdo?

    Kinkazan Squirrel Village, about 21 km by road; 大野極楽寺公園 (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gōdo?

    Start in Gōdo, visit Nangū Taisha, then Nohi Gokoku Shrine, then Ōgakimoto-hachimangū, then The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu, then Kogane Shrine, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gōdo?

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

    Towns near Gōdo

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