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Senshoji Temple
Senshoji Temple was originally built on the ruins of Ayai Castle, and is known as a temple with a moat, a vestige of the castle. Even though it is a temple, it issues "castle seals," which have become popular. (One seal costs 300 yen.)
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Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts
QuanzhouThe museum has a collection of approximately 12,000 pieces, including two national treasures and 29 important cultural properties, focusing on ancient oriental art such as Japanese and Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and crafts. It holds four to five planned exhibitions a year that make use of the collection, as well as one original special exhibition a year.
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Kobayashi Museum of Art
QuanzhouThis art museum collects and exhibits works by famous modern and contemporary Japanese painters, including Western-style paintings and prints, with a focus on Japanese painters who have received the Order of Culture. The exhibits are changed four times a year to reflect the seasons. The third floor is the venue for special themed exhibitions, while the second floor is the venue for seasonal exhibitions, where you can enjoy exhibits that change with the seasons. You can enjoy a close-up look at genuine paintings, primarily Japanese paintings, without having to look through glass cases. There is also a cafe and gallery.
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Masaki Art Museum
QuanzhouThe museum houses a valuable collection of calligraphy and tea ceremony-related items, including works by the Heian period calligraphers Ono no Michikaze and Fujiwara no Yukinari (both national treasures), as well as a painting of Sen no Rikyu at the age of 62 (Important Cultural Property).
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Special edition of the Danjiri hut tour
QuanzhouThis walking tour takes you around the Danjiri sheds where the Danjiri floats are stored in Kishiwada City, and takes you to spots where you can experience the history of Danjiri and Kishiwada. At each Danjiri shed, you can hear the instruments used in the actual festival up close, and see the carvings, known as running art, up close, offering experiences you can't get at a regular Danjiri festival.
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Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan
QuanzhouBoasting a history and tradition spanning roughly 300 years, the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival attracts large numbers of spectators from both Japan and abroad every year. The danjiri floats (jiri floats) that are pulled are made entirely of Japanese zelkova, and the intricate carvings on the danjiri are a highlight. This is a themed museum where you can experience the danjiri festival all year round. You can experience the powerful images on a large multi-vision screen, as well as the power of a real danjiri that was actually pulled. There are also exhibits on the history of the danjiri festival, as well as related materials such as costumes, and in the experience corner, you can try your hand at carpentry and making sounds (drums and bells).
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Enjoy the Osaka seaside area to the fullest
QuanzhouThe Senshu area stretches from north to south along the coastline. It's perfect for group trips, with activities ranging from observing the festival culture of the historic city to having lunch at a market in the fishing port and shopping at seaside locations.
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Enjoy the local food culture in Senshu, a treasure trove of specialty ingredients
QuanzhouThe Senshu area, close to the sea and mountains and with a warm climate throughout the year, is a treasure trove of local specialties. The list is endless, including nationally renowned water eggplant, peaches, conger eel, spring octopus, whitebait, blue crab, and Naniwa Black Beef. The best way to discover the appeal of these ingredients is to eat them. Embark on a food journey to fully enjoy the food culture of Senshu.
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Arriving at Kansai Airport, take a tour of the charming spots of southern Osaka in the afternoon
QuanzhouAfter arriving at Kansai Airport, many travelers head straight to the downtown areas of Kita and Minami, but that's a bit of a waste. The southern Osaka area on the other side of the airport is also packed with attractive spots for your Osaka trip. Historic sake breweries, local product markets, beautiful Satoumi parks, and more. Even if you arrive on an afternoon flight, you can enjoy it at your leisure.
