Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Gujō

Gujō is a town in Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, home to about 46,918 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 20 buddhist sites, 15 temples, 3 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are 願蓮寺 (2 km), Jion Ji Zen Temple (2 km) and Gujouhachiman Museum (2 km).

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Gujō, Gifu Prefecture
Gujō, Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gujō at a glance

Location
Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 46,918
Coordinates
35.7369° N, 136.9585° E
Places within 50 km
50 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Gujō

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

Buddhist sites near Gujō

68 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gujō. The closest is 願蓮寺 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 願蓮寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Jion Ji Zen Temple · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • 桂昌寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 宝勝院 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • 汾陽寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • 長瀧寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see

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Temples near Gujō

65 temples within 100 km of Gujō. The closest is 瀧神社 (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gujō

30 parks within 100 km of Gujō. The closest is 清流長良川 あゆパーク (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gujō

23 museums within 100 km of Gujō. The closest is Gujouhachiman Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gujō

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gujō. The closest is 那比新宮神社 (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gujō

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gujō. The closest is Mt. Arashima (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Arashima · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
  • San Peak · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Bessan · viewpoint · Ono · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Akausagi · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Mount Ontake · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~63 km · Must-see
  • 取立山 · viewpoint · Fukui Prefecture · ~65 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gujō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gujō
  2. 2 km Jion Ji Zen Temple · Buddhist site, Gifu Prefecture
  3. 1 km 願蓮寺 · Buddhist site, Gifu Prefecture
  4. 1 km Gujouhachiman Museum · museum, Gifu Prefecture
  5. 12 km 那比新宮神社 · heritage site, Gifu Prefecture
  6. 10 km 桂昌寺 · Buddhist site, Gifu Prefecture
  7. 13 km Back to Gujō

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From travellers near Gujō

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How to reach Gujō

    All places near Gujō by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gujō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites2068願蓮寺 (2 km)
    Temples1565瀧神社 (19 km)
    Parks330清流長良川 あゆパーク (29 km)
    Museums623Gujouhachiman Museum (2 km)
    Forts & heritage215那比新宮神社 (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Mt. Arashima (49 km)
    Waterfalls16Hagi Falls (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24ひるがの湿原植物園 (37 km)
    Other attractions02Yoshijima Heritage House (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Nagoya Mosque (78 km)

    Gujō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gujō?

    願蓮寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Jion Ji Zen Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Gujouhachiman Museum (museum, about 2 km), 那比新宮神社 (heritage site, about 11 km), 桂昌寺 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), 瀧神社 (temple, about 19 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 20 buddhist sites, 15 temples, 3 parks, 6 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gujō?

    願蓮寺, about 2 km by road; Jion Ji Zen Temple (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Gujō?

    瀧神社, about 19 km by road; 根道神社 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gujō?

    清流長良川 あゆパーク, about 29 km by road; 岐阜ファミリーパーク (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gujō?

    Start in Gujō, visit Jion Ji Zen Temple, then 願蓮寺, then Gujouhachiman Museum, then 那比新宮神社, then 桂昌寺, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gujō?

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

    Towns near Gujō

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