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Kire District
Kire is considered to be a corruption of the word "kure." It is believed that this word in and of itself was derived from the phrase "kurehito no sato," which appeared in the Kojiki: A Record of Ancient Matters (oldest surviving Japanese book), with Kire as a place name meaning that the area was the first place where settlers took root in Osaka. |
Umeda Sky Building and Vicinity
There are many attractions in this district. Among the most prominent are the Floating Garden Observatory, which is 173 meters above the ground, Takimi Koji (Takimi Alley), a replica from a street of the early Showa period, and the Thanks Garden with its small stream and abundant greenery. |
Osaka City Central Public Hall and Vicinity
Built on Nakanoshima Island, a scent of history and culture remains strong in this area. Many people appreciate this area of Osaka for the abundance of greenery and scenic views along the Okawa River. |
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Osaka's Very Own White House
This buiding is 2/3rds the size of the White House in the United States of America and its grandeur. Located in Higashi Osaka City, the building has become a well-known spot. This impressive building has been attracting a lot of attention and it is constantly featured on TV programs and in newspapers. The building exhibits include a letter signed by President Reagan himself. Its interior and exterior are renovated every three or four years. |
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Ginkgo Trees along Midosuji Boulevard
A sense of seasonal beauty can be felt on the Midosuji Boulevard, especially during the fall when the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, bringing a romantic ambience to the area. Be sure not to miss the heartwarming illumination during the winter. |
Miikedai Kindergarten
The kindergarten's unique building and extensive grounds have not changed since the kindergarten's inception. This is where many children's dreams have been nurtured prior to their setting out into the wider world. |
Kaizuka Jinai-cho and Kishu Trail
Kaizuka Jinai-cho was a self-governing community that thrived with Kaizuka Gansenji Temple at its core, and the Bokuhan clan lord. The town grew rapidly as an industrial city where tax and labor exemptions were granted. |
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Jokoji Temple Belfry and Iris Garden
At the end of the Heian Period (794-1185), the Taira clan reached Tarui-no-hama beach in order to take refuge in the Province of Kii after their defeat in the Taira-Minamoto Ichinotani War. |
Tajiri History Museum (Designated Tangible Cultural Property by Osaka Prefecture)
During the Meiji Period, a modern spinning industry developed under the domestic industry protection policy. Izumi was one of the places where the development of this industry was most prominent. |
Tontabayashi Jinaimachi
In the mid 16th century during the Sengoku Period (feudal period), when riots and rebellions were rampant, Saint Shoshu, the 16th head priest of Koshoji Temple purchased a plot of land from Shugodai (the military governor) in order to build a branch of Koshoji Temple. |
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Kongoji Temple
Kongoji Temple is rumored to have been built by the monk Gyoki during the Nara Period (710-794). It was reconstructed by Saint Akan at the end of the Heian Period as a temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. |
Eifukuji Temple and Shotoku Gobyo (Mausoleum)
Shotoku Taishi, Prince Regent for Emperor Suiko, is one of the most prominent figures in Japanese history. The town of Taishi is named after him. |
Townscape of Moriya
Moriya thrived as a major settlement on a major road. There are many examples of traditional architecture remaining in the area. |
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Hirakata-juku (Historical Route)
Hirakata-juku represented the 56th of 57th post stations of the Tokaido. Hirakata Post Station flourished as a transit port when the Yodo River was used as a means of transportation. |
Katano City Educational Culture Hall
This retro-modern building dates back to 1929 and is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. It is used as an exhibition space for regional history and folklore data. |
Senshu Yayoi no Sato
Ikegame-Sone Iseki is the ruins of the large village of the Yayoi Period (circa 950B.C.-250A.D) and one of the most prominent in Japan. |
