Makicho
Makicho is a neighborhood in Gojō-shi, Nara. Makicho is situated nearby to the neighborhood Noharahigashi 5-chome, as well as near Mutsukuracho.Places of Interest
Highlights include Eizanji and Gojo.
Eizanji
Buddhist temple
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Eisan-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Gojō, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
Gojo
Railway station
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Gojō Station is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Gojō, Nara Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company. Gojo is situated 2½ km west of Makicho.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shimoichi and Oyodo.
Shimoichi
Town
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Shimoichi is a town in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025, the town had an estimated population of 4,294 and a population density of 69 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 61.99 km2. Shimoichi is situated 7 km east of Makicho.
Oyodo
Town
Ōyodo is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2024, the town had an estimated population of 15,856 in 7364 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 38.10 km2. Oyodo is situated 9 km northeast of Makicho.
Makicho
- Type: Neighborhood
- Also known as: “Makichō”
- Category: locality
- Location: Gojō-shi, Nara, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.3478° or 34° 20′ 52″ northLongitude
135.72444° or 135° 43′ 28″ eastElevation
169 metres (554 feet)Open location code
8Q6Q8PXF+4QOpenStreetMap ID
node 8677794541OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhoodGeoNames ID
9628727
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In Other Languages
“Makicho” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “まきちょう”
- Japanese: “牧町”
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