Osaka

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.

The longest shopping street in Japan, approximately 2.6 km long, is located in the northern part of Osaka City.Its name is Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street.This shopping street stretches north and south from the northern part of Tenjinbashi Bridge to Tenjinbashi-suji 6-chome.

Osaka Castle is one of my favorite places. I've been here many times, but I always think it's a great castle.Recently, Universal Studios Japan has become the most popular tourist destination in Osaka, but if you visit Osaka, you should definitely visit Osaka Castle. The most attractive features of Osaka Castle are its stone walls and the moat that reflects the walls onto the water.

KITTE Osaka is a commercial facility built on the former site of the Osaka Central Post Office.The first floor, which is a partial reproduction of the Osaka Central Post Office building, is truly stylish.

One street east of Matsuyamachi-suji lined with temples runs Tanimachi-suji.There is a large difference in elevation between the two streets.Between the higher Tanimachi-suji and lower Matsuyamachi-suji, there are several slopes: Gensei-zaka, Kuchinawa-zaka, Aizen-zaka, Kiyomizu-zaka, and Tenjin-zaka.All of them are quiet slopes away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

To get to Len, get off at Matsuyamachi Station on the Osaka Metro Subway.It is located at the intersection of Honeyacho-suji Street and Kannonzaka-dori Street.This is a commercial complex of old private houses in the retro atmosphere of the Karahori area.

Deep in the mountains of Minoh, in northern Osaka Prefecture, surrounded by trees, there is a temple filled with Daruma dolls. These Daruma dolls are famous as lucky charms that bring victory. Yes, this is Katsuo-ji Temple, home of the victory Daruma dolls.