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Sights in Kishiwada, Osaka
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Kishiwada Nature Museum
The facility introduces the nature of southern Osaka, centered around Kishiwada, through a variety of specimens and dioramas.
Fugu Museum
The museum displays numerous items related to pufferfish, including skeletal specimens and folk art. Founded in 1964 by Kiichi Kitahama, it boasts a collection of 2,500 items related to pufferfish.
Gofusou
The former site of the new teahouse of the Okabe clan, the former lord of Kishiwada Castle, is a mansion built over a period of 10 years, and a beautiful strolling garden with a teahouse and snow-viewing lanterns.
Kitasaka Town Tourist Farm
This tourist farm in Kishiwada City offers a panoramic view of Osaka Bay. You can experience mandarin orange picking and sweet potato digging, and after picking you can even enjoy sukiyaki. This is a spot where both adults and children can enjoy a day in nature.
Tenshoji Temple (Octopus Jizo)
This temple is known for the legend that an octopus and a white monk (Jizo Bodhisattva) saved Kishiwada Castle from falling. The Jizo Bodhisattva is enshrined in one of Japan's largest Jizo halls.
Kishiwada Castle
Kishiwada Castle served as the southern defense for Osaka Castle during the Edo period. The current castle tower was rebuilt in 1954, and in addition to being able to enjoy document exhibits and a watchtower, the "Hachijin Garden" designed by Mirei Shigemori is also a must-see.
Kishijo Shrine
Located east of the Kishiwada Castle keep, this shrine is the guardian deity of the castle and a sacred site for the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival. It is widely worshipped as the god of matchmaking.
Sengoji Temple
This is the family temple of the Okabe family, lords of Kishiwada Castle in Izumi Province. It originated as a temple in the retirement residence of Okabe Minokami Yoshikatsu, the first lord of Kishiwada Castle, and has served as the family temple for successive generations of the Okabe family.
Tsumikawa Shrine
Tsumikawa Shrine, one of the five shrines of Izumi Province, was founded during the reign of Emperor Sujin. Prayers for rain were offered here during a severe drought, and the main hall, rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori, is a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Tomboike Park
Located in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, this vast park is approximately the size of 16.5 Koshien Stadiums. You can enjoy seasonal flowers such as roses, hydrangeas, and daffodils, as well as large playground equipment with dragonfly and butterfly motifs, and a long slide.
Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan
This museum allows visitors to experience the history and excitement of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, which boasts a 300-year tradition, through actual exhibits and the latest video technology.