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KAIZUKA
tay and Enjoy Plan your S Pitatto KAIZUKA Town with the flavor of history, mountains abundant with greenery, and the blue sea! Well, where do you feel like going? And what do you feel like doing? Nishiki Harb or Ocean O Yacht harbor ne the city cent situated near er rk Pa ama no-h i k i Nish ide Belte park Seascial seasidalm trees P9 P9 Artifi nes of p li with Nishiki-no-hama Park P9 Designated one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches with White Sand and Blue Pines See Touch Features Kaizuka in Gansen-ji Temple One of the important national cultural properties Mizuma-dera Temple ous One of the most fam in Osaka three-story pagodas P5 P3 Feel Feel the Atmosphere of ・・・・・ 03 Long History Take your Time and Relax ・・・・・ 15 Enjoy the Traditional Events ・・ 07 Become Amazed at Traditional Craftsmanship・・・・・ 17 Spend Resort-like Holidays ・・ 09 Puratto-Kaizuka・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 19 Enjoy Firsthand Experiences ・・ 11 Kaizuka City Tourist ・・・・・・・・・・ 21 Association Enjoy the Seasonal 13 Blessings of Nature ・・・・・・・・・ Kaizuka Map・・・・・・・・・・・ 23 ∼ 30 Seasonal Events January 2 - 3【Senbon-Zuki-Mochi-Tsuki】 at Mizuma-dera Temple 9 - 11【Touka-ebisu】at Wakihama-EbisuTaisha Shrine, Kanda-Jinja Shrine February 3【Setsubun】at Mizuma-dera Temple First Horse day【Hatsu-uma】 at Mizuma-dera Temple March From Late Mar.【Cherry blossoms】 at Mizuma Park 1 April 5【Shitou-Daigoma-Houyou】at Henjou-ji Temple Early Apr.【Cherry blossoms】 From Mid Apr.【Shellfish digging】at Nishiki-no-hama From Late Apr.【Azalea blossoms】 at Tsuda Filter Plant, and others May 【Shellfish digging】at Nishiki-no-hama June Till Mid Jun.【Shellfish digging】 at Nishiki-no-hama July From Mid Jul.【Swimming】 at Nishiki-no-hama Bathing Beach Mid Jul.【Taiko-dai Festival】Around Kanda-jinja Shrine 31【Douroku-jinja Oobarai Festival】at Douroku-jinja Shrine August October Early Oct.【Danjiri Festival】Three areas in the city (Asogo, Minamikogi, Kishima Saikatu) From Mid Oct. to Early Dec.【Mandarin picking】 19【Daigoma Kuyou】at Douroku-jinja Shrine November 【Swimming 】at Nishiki-no-hama Early Nov.【Beautiful fall colors 】 Bathing Beach (- 8/31) at Oku-Mizuma, Mt. Izumi-Katsuragi 14 - 16【Bon-odori】at various places in the city 14, 15【Sanya Ondo】at Kanda-jinja Shrine Late Nov.【Fureai Festival】Around City Hall September Late Sep.【Cosmos】at Agriculture Garden Tawawa, Mizuma Park, and others December 31【Joya-no-kane】at Mizuma-dera Temple 2 History Feel the Atmosphere of Long History Kaizuka has temples, shrines and streets that remind us of the long history of the city. The famous Jinai-machi is around Gansen-ji Temple. Mizuma-dera Temple P28-Mid-town MAP ❽ Mizuma-dera is worshiped by people all over Osaka for the enshrined god who protects people from bad luck. The three-story pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Osaka. There are carvings of 12 horary animal signs on the first floor of the tower. Senbon-Zuki-Mochi-Tsuki is held on January 2 and 3. A Bean and Mochi throwing event is held at Setsubun (February 3). The temple is crowded with people who come to see the cherry blossoms in spring. ☎ 072-446-1355 Ko-on-ji Temple P28-Mid-town MAP ❼ The Kannon-do, which was built without using any nails, is called Kugi-nashi-do, meaning No-Nail-Hall and is designated a national treasure. There are 19 Buddha statues and 1 board painting, which are designated important cultural properties.(Reservations are required to see the statues. They are not open to public between June and September.) Legend of Onatsu and Seijuro About 700 years ago, a peasant girl named Onatsu and a young warrior named Seijuro fell in love, but they were forced to break up. Hoping to meet him again, Onatsu kept saying prayers at Mizuma-dera Temple. Onatsu and Seijuro could see each other later during the political turmoil. Because of this legend, the Mizuma-dera Temple is known as the home of the god of marriage. Yashina-jinja Shrine Streets in Jinai-machi Henjou-ji Temple P28-Mid-town MAP Here are Mikage-do, Goma-do, the private quarters, bell tower, and Behaver Hall. April 5 is Shitou-Daigoma-Houyou, an annual ritual with a bonfire on the premises. ShitouDaigoma-Houyou attracts numerous visitors. On the 1st of May , 600 volumes of scriptures are recited. ☎ 072-446-1362 Yujo-no-haka (Tomb of Ochiyo) P29-Uptown MAP ❼ This is said to be the tomb of a beautiful harlot called Ochiyo, who died here tragically. Legend says that Ochiyo, a harlot in Kaizuka, became sick. When she went to her hometown of Kisyu (Wakayama), she saw her face reflected on the surface of the water, gave in to despair, and killed herself. P26-Bay-side MAP The shrine is the home of the Izumi comb, which is a special product of Kaizuka city. The shrine has been worshiped as the home of the god of combs, and there are many comb shops. On the premises of the shrine are a basin, torii gate, tomb of combs, and other items that have been donated by comb makers. Douroku-jinja Shrine P29-Uptown MAP ❷ ☎ 072-446-2360 Legend says that a warrior healed his leg wound with the spring water, which is considered the magic power of the god of Douroku. The shrine is believed to have the power to keep your legs healthy. ☎ 072-446-0477 The Izumi comb is a special product of Kaizuka city. 3 The shrine is situated along the trail up Mt. Izumi Katsuragi, and is famous for the beauty of the colorful autumn leaves. 4 Jinai-machi walkabout route indicates that they are registered as tangible cultural assets. Street in Nakakita area Street in Nishi-machi 廣海家 北町交差点 竹本 (章次) 家 吉原地蔵 龍雲寺 尾食家 吉村家 1 旧紀州街道 堺 Siogo(Mura same)P18 妙泉寺 P22 tea・cake Bara-en 石標 P21 4 尊光寺 Sunrise-inn 御坊前通り 正福寺 Shimizu River 3 5 To Izumisano Gansen-ji Temp le P5 要眼寺 Street in Shinchi 2 満泉寺 寺田家 利齋家 御下筋 岡本家 竹本 (久男) 家 山田家 並河家 Kitasakai River 貝塚中央商店街 上善寺 宇野家 北小学校 堀之町筋 府道 Best spot for Taiko-dai Festival ︵中之町通り︶ 西町海塚麻生中線 清水橋 線 阪南 堀並橋 西町 海塚墓地 泉光寺 Kanda-jinja Shrine P6 Best spot for Taiko-dai Festival Nankai Railway Mizuma Railway To Kishiwada 6 Residences listed in the map are registered as tangible cultural assets. Not open to the public Kaizuka Station east gate Puratto-Kaizuka P19・20 (Tourist information center) Gansen-ji Temple Gansen-ji has a long history. In the latter half of the 16th century, Hongan-ji, which is the head temple of Jodo Shinshu, was situated here. Many establishments built during the Edo era remain on the premises, including the main hall, private quarters, and bell tower. jinai-machi, which prospered around Gansenji in medieval times, still has many establishments that remind us of bygone days. 5 N Kanda-jinja Shrine P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❷ ☎ 072-422-1302 History AP Jinai-machi M P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❹ This is the home of the guardian god of the Jinai-machi area, the Kanda-kawara-daimyoujin. The remains of the moat on the premises show that Jinai-machi was surrounded by the moat. In July, the famous Taiko-dai Festival is held here. ☎ 072-422-1446 Hon-do (main hall), Taiko-do (drum hall) and Main gate are designated as important national cultural properties. 6 Traditional Events Enjoy the Tradition al Events The town is crowded with people at various traditional events, such as Taiko-dai Festival and Danjiri Festival, among others. Taiko-dai Festival Summer Autumn Taiko-dai Festival (Around Kanda-jinja Shrine) Danjiri Festival(three areas in the city) Summer festival held has about 270 The history of the Danjiri Festival dates years old history around Kanda-jinja back to about 270 years ago, where Shrine. Seven carts of drums move people prayed for the productiveness of around the city. The highlight is the grain. The festival is held for two days, drum battle. and 20 Danjiris (portable shrines) go 【Mid July】 around the city for that period. 【Early October】 Summer Sanya-Ondo (Kanda-jinja Shrine) Senbon-Zuki-Mochi-Tsuki (Mizuma-dera Temple) P28-Mid-town MAP ❽ The event is traced back to a famous Buddhist The history of the festival traces back to the priest, Gyoki, who pounded mochi with children, fact that people sang and danced for three praying for the appearance of Kannon. Along with days and nights when Hongan-ji Kennyo singing, young people pound mochi. The mochi, visited the Gansen-ji Temple. The festival is which is believed to have the power of Kannon, will currently held at Kanda-jinja Shrine. 【August 14, 15】 Winter be given to people in the throwing-mochi event. 【January 2, 3】 ☎ 072-446-1355 Summer Higashi Bon-Odori (Enkou-ji Temple) Wakihama-Ebisu (Wakihama Ebisu-Taisha Shrine) P26-Bay-side MAP Wakihama-Ebisu Taisha is known as the home Bon-odori held at Enkou-ji has a 280 of the god of commerce, and attracts many year old history and tradition, and is believers. January 10 is called "Hon-ebisu". selected as an intangible cultural There is a bonfire and prayers for the health of property by Osaka Prefecture. 【August 14-16】 believers. 【January 9 - 11】 ☎ 072-422-5598 7 Winter 8 Leisure Spend Resort-like Holidays One of the benefits of Kaizuka is that you can enjoy leisure activities such as marine sports and so on in Osaka prefecture. Nishiki-no-hama Park / Beach Nishiki-no-hama Honoji no Sato P29-Uptown MAP ❸ P26-Bay-side MAP This is a facility built on the site of the former This is the most famous beach in Osaka elementary school in the mountains with a prefecture. People come to dig for shellfish in natural hot spring, hotels, restaurant, craft spring and swim in summer. As there are room, gym, and meeting room. This is a good leisure facilities like the giant jungle-gym in place for families and friends.You can also the park, groups of families and friends can enjoy picking fruit or farming. enjoy themselves all day long. ☎ 072-478-8777 ☎ Nishiki-no-hama Tourist Association 072-432-3022(Shellfish digging, Swimming) ☎ Nishiki-no-hama Park Office 072-422-0442 Athletic Sports P28-Mid-town MAP Nishiki-no-hama Park Seaside Belt Nishiki Harbor Ocean One P26-Bay-side MAP P25-Bay-side MAP This is the center of marine leisure where you This is registered as an "Umi no Eki (government- can even enjoy watercraft. Here are a craft wash- designated spot for marine leisure)". There is a ing station, shower room, and barbecues.From harbor that attracts people who enjoy sailing the beach you can see Kansai Airport, and enjoy and a number of events such as racing and a sunset at Osaka Bay. cruising trial. ☎ 072-431-9846 ☎ 072-423-0064 You can enjoy playing in the river, barbecuing and fishing for trout here.This is the biggest field athletic facility in the Kansai region. You can move around 36 exercise points in an hour.There is a 9 hole golf course and lodging on the premises. ☎ 072-446-1133 Mizuma Park P28-Mid-town MAP Citizens love this park as a place for relaxation and for its attractions. There is an observatory where you can see Osaka Bay, a giant slide and a grassy field. Children enjoy it here. In spring, a lot of people come to see its beautiful cherry blossoms. ☎ 072-433-7214 9 10 Experience and Learn Enjoy Firsthand Ex periences Watch, Touch, Experience and Learn. There are many facilities in Kaizuka where you may come to love studying. Zenbei Land P28-Mid-town MAP ❻ Zenbei Land Furusato Shittoko! Kan P26-Bay-side MAP ❸ Cosmos Theater P26-Bay-side MAP ❼ This is an astronomical institution built in commemora- The facility was originally the Kaizuka Office of The civic hall was built to commemorate the tion of the scientist in the Edo era, Zenbei Iwahashi, who Unitika Ltd. Mementos of the company's 50th anniversary of Kaizuka city. It has differ- was originally from Kaizuka. He researched and developed volleyball team, called the Oriental Witches, ent types of halls which are used for concerts, many telescopes. There is a large 60 centimeter caliber are displayed. You can also see the remains of plays or events for citizens. telescope at the facility, and you can enjoy astronomical the gymnasium floor from bygone days. observation for free.You may know that the starlit sky is ☎ 072-431-0500 ☎ 072-436-5031 beautiful, but the activities of the sun are also amazing. Three different size halls are on the first floor. ☎ 072-447-2020 Shizen-Yugaku-Kan P25-Bay-side MAP The installation was designed after an ammonite fossil unearthed in Kaizuka city. As specimens of creatures of Kaizuka are displayed, you can enjoy learning about creatures. ☎ 072-431-8457 Kaizuka History Museum P26-Bay-side MAP ❻ Meiji-Yogurt-Kan P25-Bay-side MAP Shonen Shizen no Ie P29-Uptown MAP ❺ This is on the second floor of the city library. This is a facility where you can enjoy camping Items that show the history and culture of and outdoor activities. The facility is popular Kaizuka are displayed. among children and adults. As there are hotels A variety of exhibitions are held throughout on the premises, the site is good for families the year. and friends, or for company training courses. ☎ 072-433-7205 ☎ 072-478-8331 Yogurt is good for your health. You can learn the history and the manufacturing method of yogurt from videos and panels.You can also see how yogurt is made in the factory. Open to public for free, but reservations are required. ☎ 072-431-1236 11 You can learn the history and culture of Kaizuka here! 12 Nature Enjoy the Seasonal Blessings of Nature Seasonal delicacies await you. Many seasonal blessings look delicious and are good for your health. Water eggplant You can also enjoy picking fruits. Picking oranges Water eggplant Mizunasu (Water Eggplant) Honeywort Garland chrysanthemum Bamboo shoots Shiitake mushrooms Fatter and rounder than the usual eggplant, water eggplants are uniquely sweeter.After being pickled with a method called asazuke, the water eggplant becomes very delicious for its refreshing taste. The season starts around mid June, which is at the peak of summer. You can buy asazuke. Minami Tsukemono Company You can also buy them over Internet. Water eggplant factory, Yakushi P26-Bay-side MAP ❷ P26-Bay-side MAP ☎ 072-437-3550 ☎ 072-439-2002 Water eggplant factory, Yosakoi Otsukemono factory, Kawaiya P25-Bay-side MAP ❶ P28-Mid-town MAP ❸ ☎ 072-437-4351 ☎ 072-447-1024 0120-86-4351 Mitsuba (Honeywort) autumn in Kaizuka, are produced all over the moun- Tanaka no Ichigo P27-Mid-town MAP ❷ tains. In the comfortable With wide rows and raised autumn wind, enjoy the platforms where straw- picking oranges. berries are planted, all of 【Mid October - Early December】 us, from children to elderly people, can enjoy picking Yabu Orchard P28-Mid-town MAP ❺ Ikawa Orange Farm strawberries. 【Early January - Early June】 ☎ 072-446-1777 P28-Mid-town MAP ❹ ☎ 050-3386-4815 090-9540-1381 ☎ 072-447-0891 Buy Natural Blessings in Kaizuka Okukaizuka, Irodori no Tani Tawawa P28-Mid-town MAP Honoji no Sato P29-Uptown MAP ❸ With natural hot springs and inns (see pages 10, 15) on the Situated in the mountains, Tawawa offers premise, you can not only enjoy picking vegetables, but flower picking, strawberry picking and grape you can also buy fresh local vegetables such as shiitake picking. It also has a barbecue area and mushroom grown on natural wood. vegetable stands. Fresh vegetables and baba Mitsuba has a unique flavor and are in season in early autumn. This is a healthy vegetable abundant in carotene and potassium and best for maki-zushi (rolled sushi) and sukiyaki. Shungiku (Garland chrysanthemum) This is a deep yellow vegetable containing many vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is called kikuna in the Senshu district. Kikuna is boiled like spinach and served as a salad with tofu. (Bamboo shoots) Takenoko Bamboo shoots grow in rich bamboo woods and are best when picked in the morning. Being white and soft, they are as good as the ones in Kyoto. Shiitake mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms, grown on natural wood with pure water that comes down from Mt. Izumi Katsuragi, are thick and firm with a unique flavor. These mushrooms are very popular in Honoji no Sato and vegetable stands in Tawawa. 13 Oranges, a representative seasonal blessing of Picking strawberries nasu(very rare eggplant) are available. ☎ 072-446-8000 Kokkaen P25-Bay-side MAP Giant garden store where you can buy items from local vegetables to flower seedlings and gardening materials. ☎ 072-432-2838 14 Hotels and Spa Take your Time and Relax When you feel tired, take your time and relax. Relax in the spa and feel refreshed. Honoji no Sato P29-Uptown MAP ❸ Niji no yu Niji no yu P26-Bay-side MAP This is a resort facility where you can enjoy Two minutes walk from Nishiki no Hama Park! farming experiences and stay for the night (see There are various types of bathing area in the pages 10, 14). The natural hot spring is alkaline two unique bathrooms which rotate between water containing sodium hydrogen carbonate women and men. The hot spring is neutral and is known to keep the skin looking beautiful. water containing few minerals and little gas. ☎ 072-478-8777 Services such as a massage, a barber, and restaurants are available. ☎ 072-439-2227 Okumizuma Onsen P29-Uptown MAP ❹ Izumi Hashimoto Onsen, Misasa no yu P26-Bay-side MAP ❽ This hot spring is located at the foot of Mt. Izumi There are more than 20 kinds of bathing Katsuragi. Nestled between the mountains amid rich options! This is one of the biggest super sento's natural beauty and small streams descending through in the Senshu area, where you can enjoy ravines are traditional Japanese-style hotels with a bedrock bathing, massage, skin-scrubbing, magical ambiance. The silky smooth water that bubbles esthetic treatment, a barber, and restaurants. up from the springs below keep the skin looking beauti- ☎ 072-432-4126 ful, explaining its popularity with women bathers. ☎ 072-478-8511 Matsuba Onsen Taki no yu P29-Uptown MAP ❶ Sechigo no yu P27-Mid-town MAP ❶ This is a true healing space with natural hot Feel refreshed with the natural hot spring with spring containing radon. The water is alkaline massage bath and sauna. You can enjoy a and known to keep skin looking beautiful. unique open-air bath at a reasonable price. After relaxing in the spa, take your time and ☎ 072-447-2626 have a tasty snack or meal in the restaurants. ☎ 072-421-3666 / 0120-041-551 15 16 Crafts and Souvenirs Become Amazed at Tra ditional Craftsmanship Find souvenirs created with craftsmanship and find notable sweets. Izumi Comb (Tsuge Comb) Preventing static electricity, an Izumi comb is friendly to hair and skin. The comb is soft to touch, and becomes more friendly when used for a long time.The origin dates back to the 11th century and is one of the most common combs in Japan. ☎ 072-432-1101 This comb prevents static electricity and is friendly to hair and skin. Murasame Manju (Shiogo) Murasame P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❶ Tako bozu monaka P26-Bay-side MAP ❹ Sweets made from steamed adzuki bean, Bean-jam-filled wafers shaped like an octopus. which are delicious and chewy. These are They are named after a tale that a monk (Bozu) called Murasame, meaning squall, because the commanded a big octopus (Tako) to defeat sweets crumble like rain. opponents and protect Kishiwada castle. Shiogo Company ☎ 072-422-0055 Hayashi Hosendo Inc. ☎ 072-422-2257 This is very popular for its unique shape. Mizuma yaki "Fusihara gama" P29-Uptown MAP ❻ Unique patterns are drawn on the ceramic art. The glost made from natural charcoal creates This is very popular for everyone, from children to the elderly. a beautiful presence. The store at the factory at Mt. Izumi Katsuragi has displays. ☎ 072-478-8127 Amanatto (Sweetened adzuki beans) P26-Bay-side MAP Satoko no mise, which opened in 1892, manufactures sweets without preservatives, antiseptics or colorants. With its soft texture Karaki sashimono (Joinery) Traditional craftwork made of rosewood or and rich flavor, this is the best amanatto! Satoko no mise (Inoue Amanatto Seika) ☎ 072-422-8478 Senshu Towels Senshu district in Osaka has been a well-known producer of towels. Kaizuka flourishes because of the textile industry. Utilizing the craftsmanship handed down for generations, Senshu district is known as a supplier of quality towels. ebony. Daily commodities like small boxes will enrich your daily life. The unique design that reminds us of traditional culture is eye-catching. 072-422-7438 17 18 Visit Puratto Kaizuka! Nankai railways kaizuka Station Mizuma railways Kaizuka Station Situated in front of the east gate of Nankai Kaizuka station, the Underground Passage The building was established with the atmosphere of Jinai-machi. To enjoy Kaizuka seed Puratto Kaizuka is a tourist information center that provides sightseeing information about Kaizuka city to visitors and has the Kaizuka Brand Shop where Kaizuka products are sold. The Sightseeing Volunteer Guide Association provides guided tours to sightseeing spots. ☎ 072-432-1244 Open: 9:00 - 16:00 Closed: Tuesdays. (Open: holidays) Puratto Kaizuka (Kaizuka Tourist Information Center) P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❻ Kaizuka Tourist Information Center Kaizuka Sightseeing Volunteer Guide Association Here you can get information on sightseeing The organization formed in 2003 in the hope that people would become interested in the city spots, seasonal events and hiking trails and where rich natural surroundings, history and culture can be found. Currently more than 30 mem- pamphlets about various facilities and maps. bers participate, and provide visitors guided tours to various sightseeing spots like Mizuma-dera You can ask for a guided tour with volunteer and Jinai-machi. staff and leaflets with information on Kaizuka. You can also rent bicycles. Kaizuka Brand Shop Various traditional products from Kaizuka can be found here including Izumi combs, Mizuma yaki (ceramics) and Karaki sashimono (items for everyday use).Tako bozu monaka, Senshu towels are good souvenirs. make good These souvenirs! Karaki sashimono Recommended cource Jinai-machi Wandering cource 90 minutes Gansen-ji, Jinai-machi, etc. Okukaizuka Touring cource 90 minutes Mizuma-dera, Ko-on-ji, etc. Other routes can be arranged in accordance with your preferences. Tsuge comb Tour fee Onion strap 19 Mizuma yaki 500 yen - 5,000 yen (100 yen per visitor) ※Feel free to ask for details. 20 Kaizuka City Tourist Association Yume Ikki ☎ 072-439-5838 P26-Bay-side MAP ❺ seed This high-quality ham was awarded a gold prize. ▼ Restaurant with a tranquil atmosphere and a varied menu from high-quality Japanese steak to lunch. You can enjoy a live piano music of jazz and classic music. ☎ 072-424-2081 Fureai Festival This is the Kaizuka Food Exhibition held in late November. A wide variety of products from Kaizuka can be found. Tsuge combs, Karaki sashimono, Sensyu towels, Japanese sweets, western confectionery, and freshly made mochi (rice-cake) among others. You can buy anything. The farming festival is simultaneously held and attracts many people. ☎ 080-4236-6613 Sunrise Inn P26-Bay-side MAP ❾ This is a place where you want to bring your significant other for a birthday. More than 300 birthday parties are held every year. This place serves traditional Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and bagna cauda, among other options. At Nankai Kaizuka station, there is a shop that sells freshly baked cheese cake. tea・cake Baraen Don't miss the events! P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❸ The hotel is very convenient with excellent access from Kansai Airport or Osaka city. As the hotel has guest rooms with a tranquil atmosphere and banquet halls, it is well suited to tourism from business. Fujiwara Technology Service ☎ 072-432-1007 The company provide services and technology related to video, including video for events, recitals and rituals. ☎ 072-432-1833 Kanan Camera P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❺ ☎ 072-431-3785 You can buy digital cameras and silver halide media or services such as photography, same day development, and in-studio shooting. Relax and enjoy your tea in a cafe full of antique items from England. Oda Camera Sabo Ichie ☎ 072-432-3711 ☎ 072-447-0125 ☎ 072-422-2749 The photo shop provide services including in-studio shooting, ID photograph, digital prints, and same day development. On-site shooting is available. P28-Mid-town MAP ❾ This is a Japanese style tearoom situated near Mizuma-dera Te m p l e . W h i l e t h e t e a r o o m serves not only soba noodles that expel bad luck and green tea zenzai, they also have a unique menu with Seijuro soba and Onatsu zenzai, named after the Legend of Onatsu and Seijuro. 21 Katsuragi Tour Agency ☎ 072-431-3311 The Tourist Agency provides information on travels for both domestic and overseas tours, and services such as arranging group tours and chartered buses. Glass Art, aoitori They make glass accessories in water and flower motifs. Best suited for souvenirs, the accessories are also available at Kaizuka Brand Shop (See page 19). 22 Hyogo Prefecture KAIZUKA Suita City Osaka Airport Toyonaka City 摂津市 Access Train 寝屋川市 守口市 DATA MAP 大東市 44 k㎡ Area Approximately Population Approximately 90,500 東大阪市 (As of September 2012) Osaka City City Symbol From Osaka Designed after the leaf of the pine tree, the Himematsu, which grows in Kaizuka. The five pine needles symbolize the tight bond between the five towns and villages that had united to form Kaizuka city. At the center of the symbol are the artistic images of the ocean waves and the kanji character "貝 (kai)" from Kaizuka. ・About 30 minutes by Nankai Railway from Namba to Kaizuka station ・About 40 minutes by 八尾市 JR from Tennoji to Higashi Kaizuka station Osaka Bay From Wakayama ・About 30 minutes by Nankai Railway from Wakayama-shi 松原市 to Kaizuka station 柏原市 藤井寺市 ・About 40 minutes by JR from Wakayama to Higashi Kaizuka station From Kansai Airport Bay-side MAP City Flower Cosmos Takaishi City P25-26 Izumiotsu City Ms. Mika Shinno 岬町 Ms. Shinno became the first tourism ambassador of the city in August 2011. 23 Misaki -cho Izumi City Tajiri- cho Kumatori -cho 岩湧山 From Osaka ・About 40 minutes on Hanshin Expressway Bayshore line from Osaka city to Kaizuka exit Izumisano City From Wakayama 三石山 Mt. Katsuragi Mt. Inunaki ・About 20 minutes on Hanwa Expressway from Wakayama IC to Kaizuka IC. From Kansai Airport ・About 10 minutes on Kansai Airport Expressway and Hanshin Expressway Bayshore line to Kaizuka exit Uptown MAP 1:320,000 0 大阪狭山市 富田林市 河内長野市 Sennan City Hannan City Car Access P27-28 Kaizuka City Kansai Airport Tourism Ambassador Mid-town MAP Kishiwada City City Tree Kaizuka Ibuki (juniper) Sakai City ・About 15 minutes by Nankai Railway from Kansai airport to Kaizuka station 羽曳野市 ・About 25 minutes by JR from Kansai Airport to Higashi Kaizuka station 3.2 P29-30 Wakayama Prefecture 6.4㎞ 24 Bay-side MAP 204 To Kishiwada Kita Exit To Izumiomiya N 500 30 Kishiwada City 1:27,500 0 To Shimomatsu To Sakai City 39 Kishiwada Minami 1000m Takojizo 26 a ud Ts r e Riv Higashi Kaizuka 2 Minami Tsukemono Company P13 204 Jinai- machi Map (See pages 5,6) Hurusato Shittoko! Kan P12 Hayashi Hosendo Inc. (Tako bozu monaka)P18 Gansen-ji Temple Sunrise Inn 6 Puratto Kaizuka Kaizuka Ishizai y a a Railw Kaizuka Shiyakusho Mae Kaizuka Nishiki-no-hama Park Seaside Belt 30 Best spot for Danjiri festival 4 Kandajinja Shrine Cosmos Theater 3 National training center Jinai-machi area Meiji-Yogurt-Kan e a Lin 1 Kishiwada Minami (Kaizuka History Museum) w Han Water eggplant factory, Yosakoi P13 Furusato Shittoko! Kan Nankai Railway ay sw ine es L pr ore Ex ysh hin a ns 4 B Haute Ro 29 Mizum 9 Kogi no Sato The city library (Kaizuka History Museum)P12 5 8 seed P21 Misasa no yu P16 Cosmos Theater P12 Yume Ikki P21 7 40 City office School Town border Town office Kindergarten Block border Police station Nursery Expressway Police substation Hospital National road Fire station Bank Prefectural road Fire substation NTT JR Major post office Shrine Private railroad Minor post office Temple Park Public office Factory River, Pond, Sea Hotel, Inn Bus stop Amanatto (Sweetened adzuki beans) Satoko no mise P18 Nishiki no Hama 18 Nijinoyu P16 16 Nishiki-nohama Park /Beach 64 19 Yashina-jinja Shrine P3 Tsuge Comb 241 64 P9 Nishiki Harbor Ocean One P9 r ve e Ri Mid ay 25 City border 20 lw Rai kai Symbols Water eggplant 26 Minamikogi factory, Shrine Yakushi P13 Nan P14 ShizenCitizen Yugaku- woods Kan P11 14 Shell theater Nishiki-no-hama Park Seaside Belt P9 i og K ay e sw Lin es re pr ho Ex ys in a sh 4 B an H ute Ro 13 Kokkaen P11 Kaizuka v Ri e Meiji-Yogurt-Kan 15 er 21 Best spot for Danjiri festival Wakihama Ebisu -Taisha Shrine P8 29 in 12 Citizen Woods 10 Water eggplant factory, Yosakoi P13 aL nw 11 Izumihashimoto Maruyama ancient tomb Ha Shizen-Yugaku-Kan Kaizuka City The chamber of commerce and industry 204 Tsuruhara 30 Izumisano City 17 Nishiki no hama beach To Izumisano Kita Exit To Ihara no Sato To Hannan City 26 er a Riv Mid-town MAP N 500 170 1000m Ikawa Orange Farm P14 Zenbei Land Ko-on-ji 170 2 5 Tanaka no Ichigo P14 3 Nagose er Riv gi Ko Yukimatuteino-muku Mitsumatsu ay a Railw Mizum Sechigo Ishizai Otsukemono factory, Mori Kawaiya P13 Best spot for Danjiri festival 1 6 Yabu Orchard P14 Zenbei Land Best spot for Danjiri festival P11 P10 Best spot for Danjiri festival Mizuma Kannon Eki Mae 8 Mizumadera Temple P3 Kyuka-do Mae Kugi-nashi-do Mae 10 Shimokotsumi 239 Kaizuka IC 9 Sabo Ichie P21 Mizuma Park Kumatori-cho 11 Henjou-ji Temple P4 P10 Okukaizuka, 13 Irodori no Tani Tawawa P14 Kibita ni Riv er Okukaizuka, Irodori no Tani Tawawa 170 wa Rive E xp r e Lin Mide a nw Ha n Ha Mide River Mizuma Park Tanaka no Ichigo Higashisano Mizuma-dera Temple To Route 26 Symbols 27 e Ri ver ressway Mid Izumisano City 12 40 Katsuragi Shogakkou Mae Mizuma Kannon 170 Okumizuma Athletic Sports Ko-on-ji Temple P3 (Kugi-nashi-do)Kamikotsumi 7 Mizuma Kannon Mae Kaizuka City 239 Mikeyamaguchi 40 xpressway wa E Han Kishiwada City Sechigo no yu P16 To Kishiwada Izumi IC 4 1:27,500 0 To Kawachinagano To Kawachinagano Tsud City border City office School Town border Town office Kindergarten Block border Police station Nursery Expressway Police substation Hospital National road Fire station Bank Prefectural road Fire substation NTT JR Major post office Shrine Private railroad Minor post office Temple Park Public office Factory River, Pond, Sea Hotel, Inn Bus stop To Route 26 To Izumisano Jct Mizuma Railway and Buses The Mizuma railways transports believers from Kaizuka station to Mizuma-dera. The Mizuma railway is important in that people use the Mizuma bus in daily life. 28 この地図の作成に当たっては、国土地理院長の承認を得て、同院発行の2万5千分の1地形図を使用した。 (承認番号 平24情使、第411号) The map was created under the authorization of the Geographical Survey Institute, and based on their 1/25000 map. (Authorization number411) N Uptown MAP 1:27,500 0 500 Mt. Izumi Katsuragi 1000m (beech) Honoji no Sato H i ki ng Biwadaira t rail Slippery B course slope Sobura (Katsuragi Tozan Guchi) Matsuba Onsen Mae 1 2 Douroku-jinja Ko gi Riv er da R iver Gyokureisen Mt. Izumi Katsuragi Mt. Katsuragi (Beech) A course 40 Hiking trai l Soburaguchi P4 3 Akiyamaguchi Hashikake no Taki (Hashikake Waterfall) Honoji no Sato Hata Sanctuary zone Beautiful river P10・14・15 4 Beautiful view Ishishirube Nakasobura Douroku-jinja Mae Douroku-jinja Shrine Matsuba Onsen Takino-yu 40 P15 Katsuragi-san Observatory Kishiwada City Tsu Oku-mizuma Okumizuma Onsen 5 P15 Kaizuka City Shonen Shizen no Ie P12 6 Ochiyo-no-haka Mizuma yaki "Fusihara gama"P17 Kibita ni Riv er 7 Ochiyo-no-haka P4 Kinokawa City (Wakayama prefecture) Sugawara Shrine Kakuremino Izumisano City Kumatori-cho Shonen Shizen no Ie Symbols 29 City border City office School Town border Town office Kindergarten Block border Police station Nursery Expressway Police substation Hospital National road Fire station Bank Prefectural road Fire substation NTT JR Major post office Shrine Private railroad Minor post office Temple Park Public office Factory River, Pond, Sea Hotel, Inn Bus stop Hiking trail To reach the top of the mountain the bus from Mizuma Kannon Mizuma railways to the Sobura the mountain trail signs and walk before reaching the branch of the route (A course) and Biwadaira Mt. Izumi Katsuragi(beech) from the city, take station of the station. Follow about 10 minutes Kasuga bashi route (B course). This is the natural forest designated as a natural treasure in 1923. Nowadays, because of the warming and the construction of the forest road, the growth of young trees is decreasing. Therefore the preservation efforts have been conducted by citizens and officials. 30 Puratto Kaizuka (Kaizuka Tourist Information Center) 9:00 - 16:00, closed Tuesdays TEL/FAX 072-432-1244 Kaizuka Tourist Association (City Office; Commerce, Industry and Sightseeing division) 8:45 - 17:15, closed weekends and holidays TEL 072-433-7192 FAX 072-423-9760 Website http://www.city.kaizuka.lg.jp/kanko/ ◀For mobile For smart phones▶ 2012 Autumn, 5,000 prints, Kaizuka Tourist Association