Gujo Hachiman offers visitors a look at the traditional, small town atmosphere of rural Japan. Best known for its summer festival and its historic waterways, the town has many small museums and galleries, as well as temples and shrines, including Jionzenji Temple with its beautiful Zen garden, which earn Gujo Hachiman its "Little Kyoto" nickname.

Museums

  • Gujo Hachiman Hakurankan City Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Admission: 540 yen
    Closed: December 24 to January 2
  • Rakugeikan Medical Museum
    Hours: 10:00 to 16:00
    Admission: 220 yen
    Closed: Mondays (or next day in case of public holiday), Dec 27 to Jan 4
  • Saito Museum
    Hours: 10:00 to 16:00
    Admission: 300 yen
    Closed: January, February and Thursdays
  • Yudokan Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
    Admission: 400 yen
    Closed: January, February and Thursdays
  • Omodakaya Local History Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 19:00
    Closed: Irregular closing days
    Admission: 250 yen
  • Anyoji Temple Treasure House
    Hours: 10:00 to 16:00
    Closed: January, February and Thursdays
    Admission: 300 yen

Waterway attractions

  • Sogisui Source
  • Igawa Lane
  • Yanaka Lane

Temples and shrines

  • Jionzenji Temple
    See the Jionzenji Temple page for admission details.
  • Anyoji Temple

Getting there and around

The town center of Gujo is compact and its attractions within walking distance of each other.

How to get to and around Gujo Hachiman