Gojō

The Yoshino River flows through this mountainous city of 27,927 residents, featuring traditional houses, shops, and persimmon orchards across 291 square kilometers.

Established on October 15, 1957, Gojo developed along Shinmachi Street, where merchants built wooden townhouses during the Edo period near the river banks.

Local cuisine includes kakinohazushi, a traditional dish of pickled mackerel or salmon wrapped in persimmon leaves, developed by residents near the Yoshino River.

The city connects to major destinations through the Wakayama railway line and multiple national routes, with stations at Kitauchi and Gojo serving regional travelers.

The Yanaseya residence combines two distinct buildings from the Taisho period: the Hanare with tatami rooms and the Kura storehouse with modern interior.

Location: Nara Prefecture

Inception: October 15, 1957

Website: https://www.city.gojo.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Totsukawa, Gose, Oyodo, Shimoichi, Tenkawa, Kurotaki, Nosegawa, Kamikitayama, Kawachinagano, Chihayaakasaka, Hashimoto, Koya

Website: https://city.gojo.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.35633,135.69558

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55