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Tourist Attractions and Experiences

Hankai Electric Tramway

From Osaka city, cross the Yamato River to Sakai. Take a leisurely tour of famous places and historical sites on a single tram.

This is the only remaining streetcar in Osaka Prefecture. Nicknamed "Chinden," it remains a beloved means of transportation for local residents. The Hankai Line runs from Ebisucho, located right next to Tsutenkaku, to Hamadera Station in Tsutenkaku Tower, while the Uemachi Line runs from Tennoji Station to Sumiyoshi. The Hankai Line's predecessor was the former Hankai Electric Tramway Co., Ltd., which opened in 1911. Meanwhile, the Uemachi Line's predecessor was the Osaka Horse-Carried Railway Co., Ltd., which opened in 1900. As its name suggests, horse-drawn carriages originally ran on the rails. Along the line, you'll find Abe no Seimei Shrine, said to be the birthplace of Abe no Seimei, a famous onmyoji (exorcist), Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, known as Settsu Ichinomiya, Sakai Risho no Mori, associated with Sen no Rikyu and Yosano Akiko, the Sakai Traditional Industries Hall, Nanshuji Temple, and Daianji Temple, among other famous temples. We also recommend the "Tekuteku Ticket," a one-day pass for all lines that costs 700 yen for adults and 350 yen for children.

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