Nara Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Gojō

Gojō is a town in Nara Prefecture, Japan, home to about 34,342 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 92 buddhist sites, 76 temples, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Eisan-ji Temple (3 km), Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory (9 km) and Chihaya Shrine (11 km).

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Gojō, Nara Prefecture
Gojō, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gojō at a glance

Location
Nara Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 34,342
Coordinates
34.3500° N, 135.7000° E
Places within 50 km
224 (224 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Gojō

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gojō: 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 Gojō, by type

Buddhist sites near Gojō

92 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gojō. The closest is Eisan-ji Temple (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Eisan-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Minamikawachi · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Enmei-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kanshin-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Iwawaki Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kuromon · Buddhist site · Yoshino · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Tonan-in Temple · Buddhist site · Yoshino · ~19 km · Must-see

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Temples near Gojō

76 temples within 100 km of Gojō. The closest is Chihaya Shrine (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gojō

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gojō. The closest is Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gojō

12 parks within 100 km of Gojō. The closest is 富田林市立総合スポーツ公園 (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gojō

12 museums within 100 km of Gojō. The closest is Koyasan Reihōkan (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gojō

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gojō. The closest is Masuda Iwafune (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gojō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gojō
  2. 3 km Eisan-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Minamikawachi
  3. 9 km Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory · viewpoint, Minamikawachi
  4. 3 km Chihaya Shrine · temple, Minamikawachi
  5. 7 km Enmei-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Osaka Prefecture
  6. 5 km Hachiman Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 14 km Back to Gojō

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From travellers near Gojō

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How to reach Gojō

    All places near Gojō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gojō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites9292Eisan-ji Temple (3 km)
    Temples7676Chihaya Shrine (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1515Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory (9 km)
    Parks1212富田林市立総合スポーツ公園 (18 km)
    Museums1212Koyasan Reihōkan (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Masuda Iwafune (20 km)
    Other attractions33天理教教会本部 (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Nagai Botanical Garden (42 km)
    Waterfalls22笹の滝 (44 km)

    Gojō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gojō?

    Eisan-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory (viewpoint, about 9 km), Chihaya Shrine (temple, about 11 km), Hachiman Shrine (temple, about 14 km), Enmei-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Kanshin-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 17 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 92 buddhist sites, 76 temples, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gojō?

    Eisan-ji Temple, about 3 km by road; Enmei-ji Temple (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Gojō?

    Chihaya Shrine, about 11 km by road; Hachiman Shrine (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gojō?

    Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory, about 9 km by road; Mount Yoshino (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gojō?

    Start in Gojō, visit Eisan-ji Temple, then Mt Kongo Viewing Platform Observatory, then Chihaya Shrine, then Enmei-ji Temple, then Hachiman Shrine, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gojō?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Gojō

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