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Adventure World
Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Gobō
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
About Gobō
Gobō is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Wasa, 56km from Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Gobō is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 23,481, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gobō sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gobō to your route.
About Gobō
Gobō (御坊市, Gobō-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 21,260 in 10,801 households and a population density of 480 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 43.91 square kilometres (16.95 sq mi).
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Where is Gobō located?
Gobō is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.8815 latitude, 135.1696 longitude.
What is the population of Gobō?
Gobō has a population of approximately 23,481 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,481
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Wakayama
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 33.8815, 135.1696
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Gobō
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Tomogashima
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Koyasan (Mount Koya)
A sacred mountaintop temple settlement and headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, where visitors can stay in temple lodgings and walk through an ancient cemetery.
53 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Gobō
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 56 kmKumano Kodo Pilgrimage TrailAn ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
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