The Sugiyama family was an old family dating back to the founding of the Jinai-machi, and during the Edo period, they amassed wealth as sake brewers.The former Sugiyama family residence still retains structures built during the Edo period, so we highly recommend touring the interior.

Tondabayashi Jinai-machi also developed as a Jinai-machi after Kosho-ji Temple (established as a branch temple of Kyoto's Kosho-ji Temple) was built along the banks of the Ishi-kawa River in Minami-Kawachi during the mid-16th century Sengoku period.During its initial development, it appears the outer perimeter featured earthen ramparts and moats.The town had four entrances and exits, which were closed at night to maintain public order.

Keitaku-en Garden was donated to the City of Osaka in 1926 by Sumitomo Kichizaemon Tomoito, the 15th head of the Sumitomo family, a wealthy merchant family in Osaka dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868).

When it comes to food, even Kyoto, popular with tourists, can't compare.Among these, the basement food halls of department stores (known in Japan as Depa-chika) are also where Osaka locals, who have an insatiable appetite for delicious food, gather.

I walked from Higo-bashi Bridge to the eastern tip of Nakanoshima, Kensaki-koen Park.Higo-bashi Bridge is just a few minutes from Higobashi Station on the Osaka Metro subway.From here to Kensaki-koen Park, you'll walk about one-third of Nakanoshima. The walk takes about 30 minutes.