It is said that the temple was founded in the Heian period with a stone Buddha carved by Kukai as its principal image. It was founded in the Edo period by a local monk named Jogon. Jogon was a figure who was so devoted that he was worshipped by the 5th Shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, and other feudal lords. The temple grounds are home to the "Yubae Maple," a tree said to be 800 years old, whose autumn foliage is spectacular. It is a cultural asset that constitutes the Japan Heritage "Town Where You Can Encounter the Middle Ages," and is home to the Seiryoji-style Shaka Nyorai (Important Cultural Property) and a treasure house built in 1927 that is registered as a national tangible cultural property.

The wooden standing statue of Shaka Nyorai, which was designated a national treasure before the war and is now an important cultural property following the enactment of the Cultural Properties Protection Act, will be open to the public without prior reservations as part of the after-sales campaign.

Enmei-ji Temple is said to have originated when Kobo Daishi carved and enshrined a Jizo Bodhisattva, and is also famous as a spot for viewing autumn leaves. In particular, the giant maple tree, said to be 1,000 years old, is known as the "Sunset Maple" for its beauty as it shines in the setting sun, and has been designated a prefectural natural monument. On May 5th, Enmei-ji Temple holds the Aoba Festival, a memorial service celebrating the birth of Kobo Daishi Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. On the day of the Aoba Festival, the doors of the main hall and Jizo Hall, which are usually closed, are opened. The temple grounds are also bustling with activity, with markets and bazaars held within the temple grounds.

A traditional brewery that revived a legendary sake
Founded in 1718, this famous brewery is known for its "Amano Sake." This super-rich, sweet sake, beloved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, has been revived in modern times.

At Tenku, a restaurant run directly by the long-established sake brewery Amano Sake, you can relax and enjoy dishes made with fermented foods and seasonings unique to the brewery, as well as carefully selected ingredients from Osaka, in a historic space. Furthermore, at Amano Sake, which was founded in 1718, you can not only observe the traditional sake brewing process up close, but also sample several types of sake accompanied by in-depth commentary from the brewery owner and staff. Experience the charm of Osaka's "honmamon" with all five senses.

Experience authentic Japanese culture at a traditional Japanese inn located in the pristine countryside of Satoyama!
Enjoy the seasonal scenery, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves, in the 10,000m2 strolling Japanese garden, experience Japanese cuisine and Japanese culture in a Japanese-style room at a cultural property inn that is over 100 years old and was designed by Tatsuno Kingo, the same architect as Tokyo Station, and refresh yourself in a natural radium hot spring before changing into a yukata and relaxing. This is the ultimate Japanese cultural experience.

Experience incense making and matcha tea at a temple associated with Kukai. The theme of this experience was "Enjoy a moment of relaxation surrounded by the scent of your choice" and "Enjoy a fun time making matcha tea together."

Fully equipped facilities! Colorful flower patterns
A botanical garden surrounded by seasonal flowers, dotted with a variety of gardens and facilities, including a herb garden, large greenhouse, and maple valley.

You can experience crafting in the woodworking room. Anyone, from children to adults, can easily try making something.

Kawachinagano City has an area of 10,963 hectares, of which approximately 70%, or 7,311 hectares, is forest. This forest has long been known as the "Kawachi Forestry Region." Many cedar and cypress plantations, branded as "Osaka Kawachi Wood," are located here, providing a place for environmental conservation and relaxation as a valuable "forest resource." Based on this background, Kinekan was established as a base for learning and interaction, with the aim of organizing foresters and providing instruction aimed at improving their skills, as well as offering woodworking craft experiences and events themed around forests and nature, based on the protection and cultivation of local forest resources and the revitalization of forestry.

Okukawachi Kuromaro no Sato is a base for promoting the charm of Kawachinagano's town, making the most of its natural environment. It houses a direct sales store for fresh, safe, and secure locally grown agricultural products, as well as a restaurant and eat-in workshop where you can try locally grown vegetables and fruits. The visitor center sells souvenirs and rents out bicycles.

This facility allows you to experience the history and cultural heritage of Kawachinagano. Cultural assets from primitive times to modern times are on display, and you can also experience the history of the hometown.
★During DC (planned): Exhibitions related to Japanese heritage, historical costume dress-up experience (transformation experience)