Let’s go on a Journey! Let’s go on a Journey!

Red azalea colonies covering Mount Katsuragi, Gose City, Nara Prefecture. A hiking trail leads through the massive bloom, with distant blue mountains in the background.

GOSE City

Gose City in Nara Prefecture is a city that overlooks the Kongo and Katsuragi mountains and is steeped in history linked to the ancient Katsuragi clan.
During the azalea and pampas grass season, you can enjoy hiking and walking, and it is easily accessible, just 40 minutes from Osaka. A journey to experience the original Japanese landscape awaits you on the Katsuragi Road, which takes you through the setting of mythology, and in Gose Town, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo period .

Gose City Map

# GO TO GOSE CITY!

# 御所へ行こう!

# GO TO GOSE CITY!

# 御所へ行こう!

# GO TO GOSE CITY!

# 御所へ行こう!

# GO TO GOSE CITY!

# 御所へ行こう!

# GO TO GOSE CITY!

# 御所へ行こう!

Enjoy Activities
in GOSE

Enjoy a variety of experiences, including mountain climbing and paragliding, amid the magnificent nature of Kongo and Katsuragi. Experience the changing seasons of Gose and the warmth of its people through traditional events and festivals.

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Day trip course

Katsuragi Hitokotonushi Shrine
Takatenshi Shrine
Namagari Post Office — Tegami Café
Katakami Soy Sauce Brewery
Gose machi
Gose Takara-yu Public Bath

Stay

Enjoy a stay unique to Gose City, including accommodations converted from old houses and lodges surrounded by nature.
Enjoy a relaxing trip in a quiet setting.

Cafe & Guesthouse Omoya Morimoto

Located at the foot of Mount Kongo, this cafe and private lodging is renovated from a 120-year-old house, offering a special experience for one group per day. Enjoy a relaxing conversation over a delicious meal in a cozy space where you can feel the gentle breeze and sunlight. Surrounded by the lush nature of Gose City, experience a warm stay that will make you feel like you're staying with a relative in the countryside.

Katsuragi Kogen Lodge

Located near the summit of Mt. Katsuragi, this mountain lodge offers spectacular views throughout the seasons. You can enjoy a panoramic view of nature below, from a field of azaleas in spring to magnificent Japanese pampas grass in autumn. It is not only a great base for mountain climbing, but also an ideal place for the extraordinary experience of gazing at a beautiful starry sky or a sea of ​​clouds. We offer a highland stay that will refresh your mind and body, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Cochi-no-yado Inn

Located in Katsuragi Village, a place that is also mentioned in the poems of the Manyoshu, this inn offers a relaxing Japanese atmosphere. We welcome you with heartwarming hospitality in a quiet, historic setting. You can spend a peaceful time savoring cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients. We offer a stay immersed in the history and nature of the ancient capital of Nara.

Kominka Inn Katsuemon

This is a private lodging facility that has been renovated from an old house that retains the charm of the Edo period. Nestled on the banks of Elephant Stream, beloved by Man'yoshu poets, it offers a special rest in a tranquil space. Guests can also enjoy cuisine made with delicious local ingredients carefully selected for each season, and experience the comfort of a nostalgic country home.

Cafe & Guesthouse Sanroku Nature School Umeda Farm

This nature school aims to coexist with nature in a hometown rich in history and nature at the foot of Mt. Katsuragi. Utilizing the forests and fields inherited from our ancestors, we are working to preserve nature and revitalize the region. Based on the theme of "seasonal grains and vegetables, and food is medicine," we pursue extending healthy lifespans and "preventing illness" by practicing agricultural experiences and health techniques.

SAKURA Guesthouse

This is a private lodging facility with a calm atmosphere, located in the charming streets of Gosemachi. We welcome you with comfortable rooms to soothe your travel fatigue and a homely hospitality. It is the perfect base for exploring the history, and offers a stay that blends seamlessly into local life. Experience a memorable trip to Gose at "SAKURA."

Guesthouse Charinko

This accommodation is specialized for bicycle enthusiasts and welcomes cyclists. It is the perfect base for cycling around the foot of Mt. Katsuragi and the Nara Basin. It is fully equipped with a bicycle maintenance space and dedicated storage area, as well as facilities to soothe your tired body after a ride. This is a "bicycle" accommodation that will fully support your bicycle trip.

Rita Gosemachi Hotel

This accommodation is equipped with modern facilities and blends seamlessly into the old townscape of Gose City. RITA means "ritual" in Latin, and is imbued with the hope that guests will enjoy a special time away from their daily routine. We will support your stay in Gose Town, where history and modernity intersect, with a comfortable and sophisticated space.

Gosenoyado Tayumu Guesthouse

Located in Gose City, surrounded by the rich nature of Katsuragi, this quiet inn allows you to relax and unwind. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we offer a time of deep relaxation in silence. With healthy meals made with locally sourced ingredients and a tranquil space, we offer a stay where you can reflect on yourself and regain your vitality.

Historical Spots

Gose is a place associated with the ancient powerful Katsuragi clan. Walking through Gosemachi, which still retains the streetscape of the Edo period, you can feel the history and culture alive in the waterways and townhouses.

Takakamo Shrine
Katsuragi Hitokotonushi Shrine
Kisshosoji Temple
Muromiyama Ancient Tomb
Levelers’ Museum
Sankomaru Traditional Medicine Museum

Local Flavors

Gose City is a place where you can find dishes that make use of local ingredients and specialties.
There are also many cozy cafes scattered around, where you can enjoy the charm of food to your heart's content through the local flavors and warmth of the people.

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Local Sake (Nihonshu)

Local Sake (Nihonshu)

Gose City's sake is characterized by its mellow, deep flavor, born from the pure underground water of Kongo and Katsuragi and high-quality rice. This local sake has been enjoyed by people since ancient times, both at festivals and in everyday life, and is a drink that allows you to feel the history and climate of Gose.

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Katagami Soy Sauce

Katagami Soy Sauce

This naturally brewed soy sauce is made using high-quality soybeans and wheat, as well as underground water that springs from Mount Kongo and Mount Katsuragi, and is carefully prepared using traditional methods.It is a seasoning with a rich history and flavor that has continued to be enjoyed on the tables of the people of Gose.

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Kakinoha Sushi

Kakinoha Sushi

Traditional "Persimmon Leaf Sushi" is a local Nara dish in which bite-sized sushi pieces of salted mackerel or salmon are carefully wrapped in antiseptic persimmon leaves. The aroma of the leaves is transferred to the vinegared rice, creating a unique flavor.

Spa

In Gose City, a land of myth, hot springs are considered one of the five treasures, along with people, sake, medicine, and gods.
The hot springs spring up at the foot of the mountains, and you can enjoy a soothing hot spring experience surrounded by history and nature to soothe your body and mind.

Event

We are currently disseminating announcements and event information from Gose City!

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