What to know
Gujo Hachiman offers a glimpse into traditional rural Japan with its small-town charm. Famous for its summer festival and historic canals, the town is dotted with compact museums, galleries, temples, and shrines. Highlights include Jionzenji Temple, whose beautiful Zen garden has earned Gujo Hachiman the nickname 'Little Kyoto'.
The town center is compact, making it easy to explore attractions on foot.
How to get to and around Gujo Hachiman
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
- December 24 to January 2
- Admission
- 540 yen (~$3.46)
- English name
- Hakurankan City Museum
- Original name
- Gujo Town
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