Gojo City

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Gojo City, in western Nara, is a historical town that once flourished as a transportation hub connecting Osaka, Wakayama, and Nara. "Shinmachi-dori Street," lined with heavy Edo-period townhouses, is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, with beautiful streetscapes that let you re-experience the prosperity of the time just by walking. Many attractive spots harmonize history and nature, such as sites associated with the Southern Court and clear streams of the Yoshino River. Particularly famous for traditional "persimmon" production, you can enjoy rich food blessings. It's perfect for travelers wishing to leisurely savor Japanese emotions away from flashy tourist spots.

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【空から見た奥大和】五條市

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Nara Visitors Bureau

Gojo City

Address: 1-3-1 Okaguchi, Gojo-shi, Nara
Website: https://www.gojo.ne.jp/g-kanko/
Operator: Gojo City Tourism Association

Gojo City Spots List

Oka Hachimangu Shrine
Gojo Shinmachi-dori Street
Ano Imperial Palace Site
Obikawa Niu Shrine
Gojo City Folk Museum
Amatsuji Pass

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Oka Hachimangu Shrine

"Oka Hachimangu Shrine" in Gojo City is a shrine conveying history and tradition to the present, long loved by local people. Ancient giant trees stand surrounding the magnificent shrine buildings, and dignified, quiet time flows through the precincts. While not a flashy tourist spot, what exists here is an "authentic form of faith" rooted in regional Japan. Seasonal festivals provide precious opportunities to observe regional solidarity and traditional rituals up close. For travelers wanting to feel a simple yet powerful Japanese spirituality and regional bonds, different from the glamour of ancient Nara, this is a soul-resting place.

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Gojo Shinmachi-dori Street

"Gojo Shinmachi-dori Street" in Gojo City features heavy townhouses from the Edo period that flourished as a post town on the Ise Kaido, remaining for about 1 km as a historical landscape. Starting with the "Kuriyama Residence," said to be Japan's oldest private house, beautifully lined buildings with white walls and lattice windows represent the very essence of Edo-period atmosphere. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, you can re-experience the prosperity of the time and the history of Omi merchants just by walking. Recently, sophisticated cafes and restaurants in renovated old buildings have increased, allowing...

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Ano Imperial Palace Site

This monument in the Anō district of Gojo City symbolizes the turbulent history of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-cho period, where three successive emperors, including Emperor Go-Daigo, stayed here as their Imperial Palace. Surrounded by thatched-roof old houses and beautiful plum groves, a pride as a former capital and a silence watching over the transitions of eras drift here. It is an important stage in the history of the Japanese Imperial Family and a deeply moving spot for history fans. While there are no flashy decorations, its appearance nestled quietly in the mountains lets you feel Japanese resilience and...

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Obikawa Niu Shrine

"Obikawa Niu Shrine," enshrined in Obikawa, Gojo City, is a mystical shrine that has gathered faith since ancient times as a deity presiding over water. Located on the banks of the Niu River, a tributary of the Yoshino River, the area is protected by deep forests and pure water. Upon entering the precincts, you are enveloped in a sacred air created by giant trees and the murmuring stream, where you can feel the roots of Japanese nature worship (animism). Its charm lies in a simple beauty where nature and the shrine buildings appear integrated, without flashy decorations. It is a...

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Gojo City Folk Museum

Utilizing the building of the former Gojo District Court constructed in 1874, the "Gojo City Folk Museum" is a precious cultural heritage conveying remnants of the Meiji era. Inside, many valuable materials regarding Gojo's history, local life culture, and the "Tenchu-gumi Incident" that occurred during the turbulent end of the Edo period are displayed. Through the appearance of the courtroom at that time, traditional farming tools, and daily items, you can deeply learn about Japan's modernization process and the wisdom of regional people. Located near Shinmachi-dori with its historical townscape, it is an essential spot for travelers wanting to experience...

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Amatsuji Pass

"Amatsuji Pass" in Gojo City is known as a difficult spot on a historical highway connecting Nara and Wakayama. Located at an altitude of about 800 meters, the panoramic view of the continuous peaks of the Omine mountain range and the sea of clouds spreading below is an overwhelming spectacular view. It's also known as the place where the Tenchu-gumi loyalists of the late Edo period established their headquarters, carrying a heavy atmosphere as a stage of history. Currently popular as a resting spot for drives and touring, the clear mountain air and dynamic landscape provide a refreshing impression to...

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