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Kawachi area: a town of history and industry

The Kawachi area, located in the eastern part of Osaka, has a rich history and culture dating back to ancient times and is famous as a manufacturing town.

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    Amanosan Kongoji Temple Spring Special Opening of National Treasures

    Kawachi History / culture

    The three statues in the main hall (Mahavairocana, Acala, and Gozanze) that are over 2 meters tall will be on special display in April, and the highly original "Sun, Moon, and Four Seasons Landscape Screen" will be on special display in May.

    Photo (1st): Triad [National Treasure]
    Photo (2): Sun, Moon, and Four Seasons Landscape Screen [National Treasure]

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    World Heritage Site "Emperor Ojin's Tomb" and National Treasure of Konda Hachimangu Shrine

    Kawachi History / culture

    Konda Hachimangu Shrine is known as the oldest Hachimangu Shrine in Japan. This is a rare experience where you can rent out the treasure house of Konda Hachimangu Shrine which has a history of over 1,000 years, and hear a talk from the chief priest. Afterwards, you will enjoy a haniwa bento lunch and a tasting of Hinomaru sacred sake. You will also experience the Goryoin seals of 17 imperial tombs and visit the tomb of Emperor Ojin.

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    Special Opening of the Treasure House Konda Hachimangu Shrine

    Kawachi History / culture

    Hachiman Shrine enshrines Emperor Ojin, Emperor Chuai, and Empress Jingu as deities, as well as Sumiyoshi Daigongen, and has been devoutly revered by the people of the Kawachi region for safe childbirth and protection from evil. Emperor Ojin is also seen as the patron deity of commerce and industry, and the parent deity of scholarship and the arts. The shrine buildings were restored by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1196. The Chirijiraden Kondo Soshinyo portable shrine, donated at that time, has been designated a National Treasure. An autumn festival is held every year on September 15th, and the "Owatari" procession, in which the portable shrine is carried to the bank of the Emperor Ojin Tomb, is still practiced today.

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    Osaka Prefecture Chikatsu Asuka Museum

    Kawachi History / culture

    Unraveling the secrets of Japan's ancient nation in Osaka
    The museum, designed by Tadao Ando, focuses on the history of the early days of Japan's ancient state. It is currently undergoing renovations until March 2026, and is scheduled to reopen in April.

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    Sayamaike Festival

    Kawachi Entertainment

    The biggest event in Sayama, Osaka
    The city's largest event is held at Sayama Pond, the oldest man-made pond in Japan. A variety of events are held over two days, including a light ring display, music, and a market.

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    Sakura dyeing

    Kawachi Manufacturing

    A spring experience of dyeing your own cherry blossoms
    This is an experience where you can enjoy making your own original dyed fabric using 100% cherry blossom dye made by boiling the branches of the cherry blossoms that adorn Sayama Pond.

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    Visit the hidden Buddha statues and treasures of the Yuzu Nenbutsu sect's Raigoji Temple

    Kawachi History / culture

    Experience the historical relics hidden in Matsubara City
    Raigoji Temple is the family temple of the Takagi clan, the lords of Tannan Domain. Hidden treasures and hidden Buddha statues, such as the six-mon coin bucket associated with Yukimura, will be on special display.

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    Special exhibition of the Takaya Renpaijin Tombstone at the Eifuku-ji Temple Treasure Museum

    Kawachi History / culture

    Temple associated with Prince Shotoku
    This famous temple is home to the tombs of Prince Shotoku and three other people. The Takaya Renhihito gravestone will be on special display.

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    Experience making your own one-of-a-kind "Only One Haniwa"

    Kawachi Manufacturing

    Ancient romance born from clay
    A haniwa-making workshop that both adults and children can easily participate in, as if they were playing with clay.

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    Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden

    Kawachi Nature Activities

    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.

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    Tondabayashi Jinanimachi

    Kawachi History / culture

    The only Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in the prefecture
    Tondabayashi Jinaimachi is the only Jinanimachi in the prefecture designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is perfect for a historical stroll.

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    Banri no Haru Beer Hall

    Kawachi Gourmet

    A sake brewery reborn as a beer brewery
    This historic building, which was used for sake brewing until the 1970s, has been revived as a beer brewery and beer hall.

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