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Osaka Travel Special

Special feature: "Spending time in Osaka" Travel Special

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    Ikeda Gofukuza Japanese Entertainment "Taishu Theater" Theater Experience

    Hokusetsu Art History / culture

    Enjoy the traditional Japanese performing art of "Taishu-Engeki" at the prestigious traveling theater, Gofukuza! Osaka is the most famous place in Japan for taishu-engeki. You will watch a taishu-engeki performance at Gofukuza, one of Japan's leading theaters dedicated to taishu-engeki. In addition to the lobby and auditorium where you can feel the atmosphere of traditional Japanese culture, the large stage and comprehensive facilities will enhance the actors' performances and shows. We look forward to seeing you there.

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    Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika"

    Hokusetsu Nature Activities

    You can enjoy the power of the planes from various angles
    Located adjacent to the south side of Osaka International Airport, the attractive location allows visitors to get a close-up view of planes just before landing. This new facility is scheduled to open partially in August 2025 and fully open in March 2027, so future developments are sure to be exciting.

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    Senri River bank

    Hokusetsu Nature Activities

    At the Senri River bank adjacent to the southern end of Osaka International Airport, you can feel the excitement of planes flying overhead just before landing. It is also known as a "holy land for airplane photography," and is visited by many people from all over the country.

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    Osaka University Museum

    Hokusetsu History / culture

    The museum displays academic specimens that Osaka University has collected and stored since its founding, and also presents the university's latest educational and research results in the form of an exhibition.

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    Toyonaka City Local History Museum "Toyomyu"

    Hokusetsu History / culture

    The museum has a permanent exhibition of a wealth of materials related to History / culture of Toyonaka City, from prehistoric times when the Machikane crocodile lived to the present day when it has developed as a residential city.The museum also holds several special exhibitions per year, lectures on Toyonaka's history and cultural assets, tours of local historical sites, and experiential learning activities during the summer holidays.

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    Hattori Ryokuchi Park

    Hokusetsu Nature Activities

    Hattori Ryokuchi Park is approximately 33 times the size of Koshien Stadium. In addition to its lush forests and fields, it is also home to a barbecue area, restaurants, a swimming pool, an athletics stadium, tennis courts, a horse riding center, and a traditional Japanese farmhouse museum, making it one of Osaka Prefecture's leading parks, offering a relaxing environment for everyone, from children to adults.

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    Kubo Osamu Paper-Cutting Museum

    Hokusetsu Art

    Through the works of paper cutting artist Kubo Osamu, who incorporates his unique techniques into traditional Japanese tannin paper, visitors can experience the vibrant world of Kubo Osamu, including the scenery and ingredients of Japan's four seasons. This is an experiential facility where you can enjoy both a museum where you can "view" paper cuttings and a workshop where you can "make" paper cuttings.

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    Toyonaka Museum, the birthplace of high school baseball

    Hokusetsu History / culture

    In conjunction with the reopening of Toyonaka Rose Baseball Stadium (Sone Minamimachi) in December 2024, the "Toyonaka Museum: Birthplace of High School Baseball" will open on the first floor of the stadium. Visitors can see up close valuable materials such as panels conveying the history of high school baseball, which began at the Toyonaka Grounds, which were formerly located on the west side of Hankyu Toyonaka Station, as well as autographs and uniforms from schools that have participated in the Koshien tournament across the country, and pennants from the Osaka Prefecture tournament.

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    A wood carving experience

    Hokusetsu Manufacturing

    To allow visitors from Japan and abroad to feel closer to traditional Japanese culture, we will be holding a "Wood Carving Experience" through the experience of carving the traditional craft of "Osaka Ranma." The experience will be conducted under the guidance of a traditional craftsman, providing a precious and special experience where you can learn firsthand the techniques of a master while experiencing the warmth of wood.

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    Learn about the traditional craft "Osaka Ranma"! Workshop tour

    Hokusetsu Manufacturing

    Traditional craft "Osaka Ranma" Osaka Ranma is characterized by its wide variety of ranma.
    While viewing the actual ranma, traditional craftsmen will provide explanations to help you feel closer to traditional Japanese culture, including the historical background.

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    Osaka Prefectural Forest Hoshida Park Star Swing

    Kawachi Nature Activities

    A thrilling ride in the air on the Star Swing
    The symbol of the starry village, the land of the Tanabata legend. Take a thrilling walk through the air with the starry forest below you.

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    Yamano Sake Brewery Tour

    Kawachi Gourmet

    A long-established sake brewery in Katano that brews sake from the bounty of the foot of Mt. Ikoma
    This sake brewery in Katano, Osaka, has been in business since the end of the Edo period. Its sake is carefully brewed using underground water from the Ikoma Mountains and carefully selected sake rice, resulting in an excellent balance of aroma and flavor.
    In addition to an explanation about the sake produced at this historic sake brewery, which has been passed down through generations since the end of the Edo period, you will also receive a tour of the brewery and a brief tasting. A souvenir of sake is also included.

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