Greenhouse Town

Gobo is a coastal temple town in central Wakayama, historically centered around the Honganji Hidaka Betsuin, a branch of Nishi Honganji. The city is famed for its floral industry, with greenhouses and scenic drives along the Nada Flower Road earning it the nickname “Town of Flowers.” Cultural highlights include the Gobo Festival at Shinohachiman Shrine, known for vibrant processions and lion dances. Visitors can also explore the Kameyama Castle Ruins and nearby Iwauchi Kofun burial mounds.