Gose, Nara

Gose (御所市, Gose-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Gose merged with the villages of Katsura, Katsurakami, and Taishoon March 31, 1958 and was raised to city status.

Gose has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 13 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Nara 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

It also serves as a commuter town for Osaka Prefecture and the neighboring city of Yamatotakada.

Gose City Hall