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Puratto Kaizuka (Kaizuka Tourist Information Center)9:00 - 16:00, closed TuesdaysＴＥＬ/ＦＡＸ 072-432-1244

Kaizuka Tourist Association (City Office; Commerce, Industry and Sightseeing division)8:45 - 17:15, closed weekends and holidaysＴＥＬ 072-433-7192　ＦＡＸ 072-423-9760

Websitehttp://www.city.kaizuka.lg.jp/kanko/

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Plan your Stayand Enjoy

2 - 3【Senbon-Zuki-Mochi-Tsuki】 at Mizuma-dera Temple

9 - 11【Touka-ebisu】 at Wakihama-Ebisu-Taisha Shrine, Kanda-Jinja Shrine

January5 【Shitou-Daigoma-Houyou】 at Henjou-ji TempleEarly Apr. 【Cherry blossoms】From Mid Apr. 【Shellfish digging】at Nishiki-no-hamaFrom Late Apr. 【Azalea blossoms】 at Tsuda Filter Plant, and others

April

Till Mid Jun. 【Shellfish digging】 at Nishiki-no-hama

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Town with the flavor of history, mountains abundant with greenery, and the blue sea!Well, where do you feel like going? And what do you feel like doing?

Features Kaizukain

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Feel

Touch

Gansen-ji Temple One of the important national cultural properties

Mizuma-dera Temple　One of the most famous three-story pagodas in Osa

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Nishiki-no-hama ParkDesignated one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches with White Sand and Blue Pines

Nishiki-no-h

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Seaside Belt

Artificial sea

side park

with lines of

palm trees

Nishiki Harbor Ocean OneYacht harbor situated near the city center

Nishiki Harbor Ocean OneYacht harbor situated near the city center

From Mid Jul. 【Swimming】 at Nishiki-no-hama Bathing Beach

Mid Jul. 【Taiko-dai Festival】 Around Kanda-jinja Shrine31 【Douroku-jinja Oobarai Festival】 at Douroku-jinja Shrine

JulyEarly Oct. 【Danjiri Festival】Three areas in the city (Asogo, Minamikogi, Kishima Saikatu)

From Mid Oct. to Early Dec. 【Mandarin picking】19 【Daigoma Kuyou】 at Douroku-jinja Shrine

October

Early Nov. 【Beautiful fall colors 】 at Oku-Mizuma, Mt. Izumi-Katsuragi

Late Nov. 【Fureai Festival】 Around City Hall

November

31 【Joya-no-kane】 at Mizuma-dera TempleDecember

【Swimming 】 at Nishiki-no-hama Bathing Beach (- 8/31)

14 - 16 【Bon-odori】 at various places in the city14, 15 【Sanya Ondo】 at Kanda-jinja Shrine

August

Late Sep. 【Cosmos】 at Agriculture Garden Tawawa, Mizuma Park, and others

September

【Shellfish digging】 at Nishiki-no-hama

May3 【Setsubun】 at Mizuma-dera TempleFirst Horse day 【Hatsu-uma】 at Mizuma-dera Temple

February

From Late Mar. 【Cherry blossoms】 at Mizuma Park

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Feel the Atmosphere of Long History

Legend ofOnatsu and Seijuro

Mizuma-dera is worshiped by people all over Osaka for the enshrined god who protects people from bad luck. The three-story pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Osaka. There are carvings of 12 horary animal signs on the first floor of the tower. Senbon-Zuki-Mochi-Tsuki is held on January 2 and 3. A Bean and Mochi throwing event is held at Setsubun (February 3). The temple is crowded with people who come to see the cherry blossoms in spring.

Mizuma-dera Temple

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072-446-2360☎

Here are Mikage-do, Goma-do, the private quarters, bell tower, and Behaver Hall. April 5 is Shitou-Daigoma-Houyou, an annual ritual with a bonfire on the premises. Shitou-Daigoma-Houyou attracts numerous visitors. On the 1st of May , 600 volumes of scriptures are recited.

Henjou-ji Temple

072-446-1362☎

This is said to be the tomb of a beautiful harlot called Ochiyo, who died here tragically. Legend says that Ochiyo, a harlot in Kaizuka, became sick. When she went to her home-town of Kisyu (Wakayama), she saw her face reflected on the surface of the water, gave in to despair, and killed herself.

Yujo-no-haka (Tomb of Ochiyo)

Legend says that a warrior healed his leg wound with the spring water, which is consid-ered the magic power of the god of Douroku. The shrine is believed to have the power to keep your legs healthy.

Douroku-jinja Shrine

072-446-0477☎

The Kannon-do, which was built without using any nails, is called Kugi-nashi-do, mean-ing No-Nail-Hall and is designated a national treasure. There are 19 Buddha statues and 1 board painting, which are designated impor-tant cultural properties.(Reservations are required to see the statues. They are not open to public between June and September.)

Ko-on-ji Temple

The shrine is the home of the Izumi comb, which is a special product of Kaizuka city. The shrine has been worshiped as the home of the god of combs, and there are many comb shops. On the premises of the shrine are a basin, torii gate, tomb of combs, and other items that have been donated by comb makers.

Yashina-jinja Shrine

The Izumi comb is a special product of Kaizuka city.

The shrine is situated along the trail up Mt.Izumi Katsuragi, and is famous for the beauty of the colorful autumn leaves.

About 700 years ago, a peasant girl named Onatsu and a young warrior named Seijuro fell in love, but they were forced to break up. Hoping to meet him again, Onatsu kept saying prayers at Mizuma-dera Temple. Onatsu and Seijuro cou ld see each other later during t h e p o l i t i c a l turmoil. Because of this legend, the M i z u m a - d e r a Temple is known as the home of the god of marriage.

History

Streets in Jinai-machi

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Kaizuka has temples, shrines and streets that remind us of the long history of the city. The famous Jinai-machi is around Gansen-ji Temple.

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Kaizuka Station east gatePuratto-Kaizuka（Tourist information center）P19・20

Mizuma Railway

Nankai Railway

To Kishiwada

To Izumisano

Residences listed in the map are registered as tangible cultural assets.Not open to the public

Shimizu River

西町

北町交差点

堀並橋

尊光寺

泉光寺

正福寺

堀之町筋

要眼寺

満泉寺

北小学校

龍雲寺

並河家

宇野家

山田家

岡本家利齋家

竹本（久男）家

尾食家

吉村家

竹本（章次）家

Street in Shinchi

Kanda-jinja Shrine P6

御下筋清水橋

旧紀州街道

妙泉寺

上善寺

Siogo（Mura same）P18

御坊前通り

吉原地蔵

海塚墓地

石標

Sunrise-innP22

tea・cake Bara-en P21

府道 堺 阪

南線

Kitasakai River

Street in Nakakita area

Street in Nishi-machi

寺田家

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貝塚中央商店街

西町海塚麻生中線（中之町通り）

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廣海家

Jinai-machi walkabout route

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Best spot for Taiko-dai Festival

Best spot for Taiko-dai Festival

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Gansen-ji has a long history. In the latter half of the 16th century, Hongan-ji, which is the head temple of Jodo Shinshu, was situated here. Many establishments built during the Edo era remain on the premises, including the main hall, private quarters, and bell tower. jinai-machi, which prospered around Gansen-ji in medieval times, still has many establish-ments that remind us of bygone days.

Gansen-ji Temple

072-422-1302☎

This is the home of the guardian god of the Jinai-machi area, the Kanda-kawara-dai-myoujin. The remains of the moat on the p remi se s show tha t J i na i -mach i was surrounded by the moat. In July, the famous Taiko-dai Festival is held here.

Kanda-jinja Shrine

072-422-1446☎

History

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Hon-do (main hall), Taiko-do (drum hall) and Main gate are designated as important national cultural properties.

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Enjoy the Tradition al Events

Traditional Events

Wakihama-Ebisu Taisha is known as the home of the god of commerce, and attracts many believers. January 10 is called "Hon-ebisu". There is a bonfire and prayers for the health of believers.【January 9 - 11】

Wakihama-Ebisu (Wakihama Ebisu-Taisha Shrine)

The event is traced back to a famous Buddhist priest, Gyoki, who pounded mochi with children, praying for the appearance of Kannon. Along with singing, young people pound mochi. The mochi, which is believed to have the power of Kannon, will be given to people in the throwing-mochi event.　【January 2, 3】

Senbon-Zuki-Mochi-Tsuki (Mizuma-dera Temple)

Danjiri Festival(three areas in the city)Taiko-dai Festival (Around Kanda-jinja Shrine)

The history of the festival traces back to the fact that people sang and danced for three days and nights when Hongan-ji Kennyo visited the Gansen-ji Temple. The festival is currently held at Kanda-jinja Shrine.【August 14, 15】

Sanya-Ondo (Kanda-jinja Shrine)

Taiko-dai Festival

Bon-odori held at Enkou-ji has a 280 year old history and tradition, and is selected as an intangible cultural property by Osaka Prefecture.【August 14-16】

Higashi Bon-Odori (Enkou-ji Temple)

Summer festival held has about 270 years old history around Kanda-jinja Shrine. Seven carts of drums move around the city. The highlight is the drum battle.【Mid July】

The history of the Danjiri Festival dates back to about 270 years ago, where people prayed for the productiveness of grain. The festival is held for two days, and 20 Danjiris (portable shrines) go around the city for that period. 【Early October】

Summer

Summer

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Winter

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The town is crowded with people at various traditional events, such as Taiko-dai Festival and Danjiri Festival, among others.

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Spend Resort-like HolidaysOne of the benefits of Kaizuka is that you can enjoy leisure activities such as marine sports and so on in Osaka prefecture.

This is the most famous beach in Osaka prefecture. People come to dig for shellfish in spring and swim in summer. As there are leisure facilities like the giant jungle-gym in the park, groups of families and friends can enjoy themselves all day long.

Nishiki-no-hama Tourist Association072-432-3022 （Shellfish digging, Swimming）

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Nishiki-no-hama Park Office 072-422-0442☎

072-433-7214 ☎

072-431-9846☎

This is a facility built on the site of the former elementary school in the mountains with a natural hot spring, hotels, restaurant, craft room, gym, and meeting room. This is a good place for families and friends.You can also enjoy picking fruit or farming.

Honoji no Sato

072-478-8777☎

You can enjoy playing in the river, barbecuing and fishing for trout here.This is the biggest field athletic facility in the Kansai region. You can move around 36 exercise points in an hour.There is a 9 hole golf course and lodging on the premises.

Athletic Sports

Citizens love this park as a place for relaxation and for its attractions. There is an observatory where you can see Osaka Bay, a giant slide and a grassy field. Children enjoy it here. In spring, a lot of people come to see its beauti-ful cherry blossoms.

Mizuma Park

Nishiki-no-hama ParkSeaside Belt

Nishiki-no-hama Park /Beach

Nishiki HarborOcean One

072-423-0064☎

This is registered as an "Umi no Eki (government-designated spot for marine leisure)". There is a harbor that attracts people who enjoy sailing and a number of events such as racing and a cruising trial.

Leisure

Nishiki-no-hama

This is the center of marine leisure where you can even enjoy watercraft. Here are a craft wash-ing station, shower room, and barbecues.From the beach you can see Kansai Airport, and enjoy sunset at Osaka Bay.

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Enjoy Firsthand ExperiencesWatch, Touch, Experience and Learn.There are many facilities in Kaizuka where you may come to love studying.

Furusato Shittoko! Kan

The facility was originally the Kaizuka Office of Unitika Ltd. Mementos of the company's volleyball team, called the Oriental Witches, are displayed. You can also see the remains of the gymnasium floor from bygone days.

072-447-2020☎

072-478-8331☎

This is on the second floor of the city library. Items that show the history and culture of Kaizuka are displayed.A variety of exhibitions are held throughout the year.

Kaizuka History Museum

This is a facility where you can enjoy camping and outdoor activities. The facility is popular among children and adults. As there are hotels on the premises, the site is good for families and friends, or for company training courses.

Shonen Shizen no Ie

You can learn the history and culture of Kaizuka here!

072-436-5031☎

072-431-0500☎

072-433-7205☎

The civic hall was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kaizuka city. It has differ-ent types of halls which are used for concerts, plays or events for citizens.

Cosmos Theater

Experience and Learn

Zenbei Land

This is an astronomical institution built in commemora-tion of the scientist in the Edo era, Zenbei Iwahashi, who was originally from Kaizuka. He researched and developed many telescopes. There is a large 60 centimeter caliber telescope at the facility, and you can enjoy astronomical observation for free.You may know that the starlit sky is beautiful, but the activities of the sun are also amazing.

Zenbei Land

072-431-8457☎

072-431-1236☎

The installation was designed after an ammo-nite fossil unearthed in Kaizuka city. As speci-mens of creatures of Kaizuka are displayed, you can enjoy learning about creatures.

Shizen-Yugaku-Kan

Yogurt is good for your health. You can learn the history and the manufacturing method of yogurt from videos and panels.You can also see how yogurt is made in the factory. Open to publ ic for f ree, but reservat ions are required.

Meiji-Yogurt-Kan

Three different size halls are on the first floor.

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Enjoy the Seasonal Blessings of NatureEnjoy the Seasonal Blessings of NatureEnjoy the Seasonal Blessings of NatureEnjoy the Seasonal Blessings of Nature

Nature

Minami Tsukemono Company

072-437-3550☎

Fatter and rounder than the usual eggplant, water eggplants are uniquely sweeter.After being pickled with a method called asazuke, the water eggplant becomes very delicious for its refreshing taste. The season starts around mid June, which is at the peak of summer.

Mizunasu(Water Eggplant)

Mitsuba has a unique flavor and are in season in early autumn. This is a healthy vegetable abundant in carotene and potassium and best for maki-zushi (rolled sushi) and sukiyaki.

Mitsuba (Honeywort)

This is a deep yellow vegetable containing many vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is called kikuna in the Senshu district. Kikuna is boiled like spinach and served as a salad with tofu.

Shungiku (Garland chrysanthemum)

Bamboo shoots grow in rich bamboo woods and are best when picked in the morning. Being white and soft, they are as good as the ones in Kyoto.

Takenoko (Bamboo shoots)

Shiitake mushrooms, grown on natural wood with pure water that comes down from Mt. Izumi Katsuragi, are thick and firm with a unique flavor. These mushrooms are very popular in Honoji no Sato and vegetable stands in Tawawa.

Shiitake mushrooms

Water eggplant factory, Yakushi

072-439-2002☎

Oranges, a representative seasonal blessing of autumn in Kaizuka, are produced all over the moun-tains. In the comfortable autumn wind, enjoy the picking oranges.【Mid October - Early December】

072-447-1024☎

Otsukemono factory, Kawaiya

You can also buy them over Internet.

Water eggplant factory, Yosakoi

Water eggplant

Picking strawberries

Yabu Orchard 072-446-1777☎

050-3386-4815090-9540-1381

☎Ikawa Orange Farm072-447-0891☎

Situated in the mountains, Tawawa offers flower picking, strawberry picking and grape picking. It also has a barbecue area and vegetable stands. Fresh vegetables and baba nasu(very rare eggplant) are available.

Okukaizuka, Irodori no Tani Tawawa Honoji no Sato

072-446-8000 ☎

Tanaka no Ichigo

With wide rows and raised platforms where straw-berries are planted, all of us, from children to elderly people, can enjoy picking strawberries.【Early January - Early June】

Picking oranges

With natural hot springs and inns (see pages 10, 15) on the premise, you can not only enjoy picking vegetables, but you can also buy fresh local vegetables such as shiitake mushroom grown on natural wood.

You can also enjoy picking fruits.You can also enjoy picking fruits.

You can buy asazuke.You can buy asazuke.

Water eggplant Honeywort Garland chrysanthemum Bamboo shoots Shiitake mushrooms

Buy Natural Blessings in KaizukaBuy Natural Blessings in Kaizuka

Giant garden store where you can buy items from local vegetables to flower seedlings and gardening materials.

Kokkaen

072-432-2838☎

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Seasonal delicacies await you.Many seasonal blessings look delicious and are good for your health.

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Take your Time and RelaxWhen you feel tired, take your time and relax.Relax in the spa and feel refreshed.

Hotels and Spa

There are more than 20 kinds of bathing options! This is one of the biggest super sento's in the Senshu area, where you can enjoy bedrock bathing, massage, skin-scrubbing, esthetic treatment, a barber, and restaurants.

Izumi Hashimoto Onsen, Misasa no yu

Feel refreshed with the natural hot spring with massage bath and sauna. You can enjoy a unique open-air bath at a reasonable price.

Sechigo no yu

Two minutes walk from Nishiki no Hama Park! There are various types of bathing area in the two unique bathrooms which rotate between women and men. The hot spring is neutral water containing few minerals and little gas. Services such as a massage, a barber, and restaurants are available.

Niji no yu

072-439-2227☎

072-432-4126☎

072-447-2626☎

This hot spring is located at the foot of Mt. Izumi Katsuragi. Nestled between the mountains amid rich natural beauty and small streams descending through ravines are traditional Japanese-style hotels with a magical ambiance. The silky smooth water that bubbles up from the springs below keep the skin looking beauti-ful, explaining its popularity with women bathers.

Okumizuma Onsen

072-478-8511☎

072-478-8777☎

This is a true healing space with natural hot spring containing radon. The water is alkaline and known to keep skin looking beautiful. After relaxing in the spa, take your time and have a tasty snack or meal in the restaurants.

Matsuba Onsen Taki no yu

072-421-3666 / 0120-041-551☎

This is a resort facility where you can enjoy farming experiences and stay for the night (see pages 10, 14). The natural hot spring is alkaline water containing sodium hydrogen carbonate and is known to keep the skin looking beautiful.

Honoji no Sato

Niji no yu

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Become Amazed at Tra ditional Craftsmanship

Crafts and Souvenirs

Hayashi Hosendo Inc.072-422-2257☎

Satoko no mise (Inoue Amanatto Seika)072-422-8478☎

Shiogo Company072-422-0055 ☎

Unique patterns are drawn on the ceramic art. The glost made from natural charcoal creates a beautiful presence. The store at the factory at Mt. Izumi Katsuragi has displays.

Mizuma yaki "Fusihara gama"

072-478-8127☎

Traditional craftwork made of rosewood or ebony. Daily commodities like small boxes will enrich your daily life. The unique design that reminds us of traditional culture is eye-catching.

Karaki sashimono (Joinery)

Preventing static electricity, an Izumi comb is friendly to hair and skin. The comb is soft to touch, and becomes more friendly when used for a long time.The origin dates back to the 11th century and is one of the most common combs in Japan.

Izumi Comb (Tsuge Comb)

072-432-1101☎

This is very popular for everyone, from children to the elderly.

Murasame Manju (Shiogo)

Satoko no mise, which opened in 1892, manu-factures sweets without preservatives, antiseptics or colorants. With its soft texture and rich flavor, this is the best amanatto!

Amanatto (Sweetened adzuki beans)

Senshu district in Osaka has been a well-known producer of towels. Kaizuka flourishes because of the textile industry. Utilizing the craftsmanship handed down for generations, Senshu district is known as a supplier of quality towels.

Senshu Towels

Sweets made from steamed adzuki bean, which are delicious and chewy. These are called Murasame, meaning squall, because the sweets crumble like rain.

Murasame

Bean-jam-filled wafers shaped like an octopus. They are named after a tale that a monk (Bozu) commanded a big octopus (Tako) to defeat opponents and protect Kishiwada castle.

Tako bozu monaka

This is very popular for its unique shape.

This comb prevents static electricity and is friendly to hair and skin.

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Find souvenirs created with craftsmanship and find notable sweets.

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To enjoy Kaizuka

Kaizuka Tourist Information Center Kaizuka Sightseeing Volunteer Guide Association

Here you can get information on sightseeing

spots, seasonal events and hiking trails and

pamphlets about various facilities and maps.

You can ask for a guided tour with volunteer

staff and leaflets with information on Kaizuka.

You can also rent bicycles.

The organization formed in 2003 in the hope that people would become interested in the city

where rich natural surroundings, history and culture can be found. Currently more than 30 mem-

bers participate, and provide visitors guided tours to various sightseeing spots like Mizuma-dera

and Jinai-machi.

Open: 9:00 - 16:00Closed: Tuesdays. (Open: holidays)　 072-432-1244☎ ℻

Kaizuka Brand Shop

Various traditional products from Kaizuka can be found here including Izumi combs, Mizuma yaki

(ceramics) and Karaki sashimono (items for everyday use).Tako bozu monaka, Senshu towels are

good souvenirs.

Mizuma railwaysKaizuka Station

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Nankai railwayskaizuka Station

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Puratto Kaizuka（Kaizuka Tourist Information Center）

The building was established with the atmosphere of

Jinai-machi.

Visit Puratto Kaizuka!Situated in front of the east gate of Nankai Kaizuka station, the

Puratto Kaizuka is a tourist information center that provides sightseeing information about Kaizuka city to visitors and has the Kaizuka Brand Shop where Kaizuka products are sold. The Sightseeing Volunteer Guide Association provides guided tours to sightseeing spots.　　　　

500 yen - 5 ,000 yen (100 yen per vis itor)

※Feel f ree to ask for detai ls .

Tour fee

Karaki sashimono

Onion strap

Mizuma yaki

Tsuge comb

These make good

souvenirs!

Jinai-machi Wandering cource Gansen-ji, Jinai-machi, etc.

Other routes can be arranged in accordance with your preferences.

Recommended cource

90 minutes

Mizuma-dera, Ko-on-ji, etc.Okukaizuka Touring cource 90 minutes

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Kaizuka City Tourist Association

072-432-1007☎Fujiwara Technology ServiceThe company provide services and technology related to video, including video for events, recitals and rituals.

072-431-3785☎Kanan CameraYou can buy digital cameras and silver halide media or services such as photogra-phy, same day development, and in-studio shooting.

072-422-2749☎Oda CameraThe photo shop provide services including in-studio shooting, ID photograph, digital prints, and same day development.On-site shooting is available.

072-431-3311☎Katsuragi Tour AgencyThe Tourist Agency provides information on travels for both domestic and overseas tours, and services such as arranging group tours and chartered buses.

Fureai FestivalThis is the Kaizuka Food Exhibition held in late Novem-ber. A wide variety of products from Kaizuka can be found. Tsuge combs, Karaki sashimono, Sensyu towels, Japanese sweets, western confectionery, and freshly made mochi (rice-cake) among others. You can buy anything. The farming festival is simultaneously held and attracts many people.

Don't miss the events!

072-439-5838☎

Restaurant with a tranquil atmo-sphere and a varied menu from high-quality Japanese steak to lunch. You can enjoy a live piano music of jazz and classic music.

Yume Ikki

This high-quality ham was awarded a gold prize.

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072-432-3711☎Sunrise Inn

The hotel is very convenient with excellent access from Kansai Airport or Osaka city. As the hotel has guest rooms with a tranquil atmosphere and banquet halls, it is well suited to tourism from business.

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072-447-0125☎

This is a Japanese style tearoom s i tuated near Mizuma-dera Temple . Whi le the tearoom serves not only soba noodles that expel bad luck and green tea zenzai, they also have a unique menu with Sei juro soba and Onatsu zenzai, named after the Legend of Onatsu and Seijuro.

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Glass Art, aoitori They make glass accessories in water and flower motifs. Best suited for souvenirs, the accessories are also available at Kaizuka Brand Shop (See page 19).

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This is a place where you want to bring your significant other for a birthday. More than 300 birthday parties are held every year. This place serves traditional Neapoli-tan pizza, pasta, and bagna-cauda, among other options. At Nankai Kaizuka station, there is a shop that sells freshly baked cheese cake.

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tea・cake Baraen 072-432-1833☎

Relax and enjoy your tea in a cafe f u l l o f an t ique i t ems f r om England.

P5-Jinai-machi MAP ❺

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Wakayama Prefecture

Hyogo Prefecture

東大阪市

Osaka City

Sakai City

Kishiwada City

Toyonaka City

Suita City

Izumiotsu City

守口市

八尾市

Izumisano City

Kumatori-cho

Tajiri- cho

富田林市

寝屋川市

河内長野市

松原市

大東市

Izumi City

柏原市

羽曳野市

摂津市

Takaishi City

藤井寺市

Sennan City

大阪狭山市

Hannan City

Misaki-cho

岬町

Kansai Airport

Osaka Bay

Mt. KatsuragiMt. Inunaki

岩湧山

三石山

Osaka Airport

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KAIZUKADATA MAP

Designed after the leaf of the pine tree, the Hime-matsu, which grows in Kaizuka. The five pine needles symbolize the tight bond between the five towns and villages that had united to form Kaizuka city. At the center of the symbol are the artistic images of the ocean waves and the kanji character "貝 (kai)" from Kaizuka.

A r e a

Ms. Shinno became the first tourism ambas-sador of the city in August 2011.

Ms. Mika Shinno

Approximately44 k㎡

Population

City Symbol

City Flower

Tourism Ambassador

Approximately90,500

Train Access

From Osaka・About 30 minutes by Nankai Railway from Namba to Kaizuka station・About 40 minutes by JR from Tennoji to Higashi Kaizuka stationFrom Wakayama・About 30 minutes by Nankai Railway from Wakayama-shi to Kaizuka station・About 40 minutes by JR from Wakayama to Higashi Kaizuka stationFrom Kansai Airport・About 15 minutes by Nankai Railway from Kansai airport to Kaizuka station・About 25 minutes by JR from Kansai Airport to Higashi Kaizuka station

From Osaka・ About 40 minutes on Hanshin Expressway Bayshore line from Osaka city to Kaizuka exitFrom Wakayama・About 20 minutes on Hanwa Expressway from Wakayama IC to Kaizuka IC.From Kansai Airport・About 10 minutes on Kansai Airport Expressway and Hanshin Expressway Bayshore line to Kaizuka exit

Car Access

Mid-town MAPP27-28

Bay-side MAPP25-26

UptownMAPP29-30

Cosmos

City Tree

Kaizuka Ibuki (juniper)

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Kaizuka City

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Kishiwada Minami

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Kaizuka

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Hanshin Expressway

Route 4 Bayshore Line

Hanshin Expressway

Route 4 Bayshore Line

Tsuda River

Kogi River

Mide River

Nankai R

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Mizuma RailwayMizuma Railway

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Takojizo

Kaizuka

Nishiki no Hama

Tsuruhara

KaizukaShiyakusho Mae

Higashi Kaizuka

Kogi no Sato

Ishizai

Izumihashimoto

Kishiwada City

Kaizuka City

Izumisano City

To Kishiwada Kita Exit

To Izumisano Kita Exit

ToIzumiomiya To Sakai City

To Ihara no Sato

To Shimomatsu

To Hannan City

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River, Pond, Sea

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Hotel, Inn

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Kindergarten

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Hospital

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NTT

Shrine

Temple

Factory

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Yashina-jinja Shrine P3

Tsuge Comb

Amanatto (Sweetened adzuki beans)Satoko no mise P18

Nishiki Harbor Ocean One P9

Nishiki-no-hama Park /Beach P9

NijinoyuP16

Minamikogi Shrine

Maruyama ancient tomb

Wakihama Ebisu-Taisha Shrine P8

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Misasa no yu P16

Water eggplant factory, Yakushi P13

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Minami Tsukemono Company P13

Hayashi Hosendo Inc.（Tako bozu monaka）P18

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seed P21

Cosmos Theater P12Yume Ikki P21 7

The city library6 （Kaizuka History Museum）P12

Gansen-ji Temple

Water eggplant factory,

Yosakoi P13

Sunrise Inn

Kanda-jinja Shrine

Puratto Kaizuka

National training center

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Hurusato Shittoko! Kan P12

Nishiki-no-hama ParkSeaside Belt P9

Meiji-Yogurt-Kan P11

KokkaenP14

Shizen-Yugaku-Kan P11

Citizen woods

Shell theater

The chamber of commerce and industry

Water eggplant factory, Yosakoi P13

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10Best spot for Danjiri festival

Best spot for Danjiri festival

Bay-side MAPN

Meiji-Yogurt-Kan

Shizen-Yugaku-Kan

Citizen Woods

Nishiki-no-hama Park Seaside Belt

Nishiki no hama beach

Furusato Shittoko! Kan (Kaizuka History Museum)

Cosmos Theater

Jinai-machi Map (See pages 5, 6)

Jinai-machi area

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Kibitani River

Mide River

Mide River

Mide River

Mizuma Kannon Eki MaeMizuma Kannon Mae

Shimokotsumi

Katsuragi Shogakkou Mae

Kugi-nashi-do Mae

KamikotsumiKyuka-do Mae

Mizuma Railway

Hanw

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Ishizai Sechigo Nagose

Mori

Mitsum

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Mikeyam

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Mizuma Kannon

Higashisano

Kishiwada City

Kaizuka City

Izumisano CityIzumisano City

Kumatori-cho

To Kawachinagano ToKawachinagano

To Kishiwada Izumi IC

To Route 26 To Route 26 To Izumisano JctSymbolsCity border

Town border

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Expressway

National road

Prefectural road

Park

City office

Town office

Police station

Police substation

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Fire substation

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Sechigo no yu P16

Tanaka no Ichigo P14

Yabu Orchard P14

Ikawa Orange Farm P14

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Ko-on-ji Temple P3

Zenbei Land P116Otsukemono

factory, Kawaiya P13

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Mizuma-dera Temple P3

Mizuma Park P10

Sabo IchieP21

Henjou-ji Temple P410

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Okukaizuka, Irodori no Tani TawawaP14

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Best spot for Danjiri festival

Best spot for Danjiri festival

Best spot for Danjiri festival

The Mizuma railways trans-ports believers from Kaizuka station to Mizuma-dera. The Mizuma railway is impor-tant in that people use the Mizuma bus in daily life.

Mid-town MAPN

Okukaizuka, Irodori no Tani Tawawa

Mizuma Park

Mizuma-dera Temple

Tanaka no Ichigo

Zenbei Land

Ko-on-ji

Mizuma Railway and Buses

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Biwadaira

Ishishirube

Gyokureisen

Kogi River

Tsuda River

Kibitani River

MatsubaOnsen Mae

Douroku-jinja Mae

Oku-mizuma

Hata

Akiyamaguchi

Soburaguchi

Nakasobura

Sobura (Katsuragi Tozan Guchi)

Kishiwada City

Kumatori-cho

KinokawaCity

(Wakayamaprefecture)

Izumisano City

Kaizuka City

SymbolsCity border

Town border

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Expressway

National road

Prefectural road

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City office

Town office

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Temple

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Douroku-jinja Shrine P41 2

Matsuba Onsen Takino-yu

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Okumizuma Onsen P15

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Shonen Shizen no IeP12

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Honoji no SatoP10・14・15

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Mizuma yaki "Fusihara gama"P17

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Sugawara ShrineKakuremino

Ochiyo-no-haka P47

A course

Hiking trail

B course

Hiking trail

Beautiful river

Slippery slope Beautiful

view

Sanctuary zone

The map was created under the authorization of the Geographical Survey Institute, and based on their 1/25000 map. (Authorization number411)

Mt. Izumi Katsuragi (Beech)

Mt. Katsuragi

Hashikake no Taki (Hashikake Waterfall)

この地図の作成に当たっては、国土地理院長の承認を得て、同院発行の2万5千分の1地形図を使用した。（承認番号　平24情使、 第411号）

Uptown MAPN

Mt. Izumi Katsuragi (beech) Katsuragi-san

Observatory

Douroku-jinja

Ochiyo-no-haka

Shonen Shizen no Ie

Honoji no Sato

Hiking trail Mt. Izumi Katsuragi(beech)This is the natural forest designated as a natu-ral treasure in 1923. Nowadays, because of the warming and the construction of the forest road, the growth of young trees is decreasing. Therefore the preservation efforts have been conducted by citizens and officials.

To reach the top of the mountain from the city, take the bus from Mizuma Kannon s t a t i on o f t h e Mizuma railways to the Sobura stat ion. Fol low the mountain trail signs and walk about 10 minutes before reaching the branch of the K a s u g a b a s h i route (A course) and Biwadaira route (B course).

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Puratto Kaizuka (Kaizuka Tourist Information Center)9:00 - 16:00, closed TuesdaysＴＥＬ/ＦＡＸ 072-432-1244

Kaizuka Tourist Association (City Office; Commerce, Industry and Sightseeing division)8:45 - 17:15, closed weekends and holidaysＴＥＬ 072-433-7192　ＦＡＸ 072-423-9760

Websitehttp://www.city.kaizuka.lg.jp/kanko/

2012 Autumn, 5,000 prints, Kaizuka Tourist Association

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