Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Taishicho Tourism and Town Development Association. Attractive tourist information and event information of Taishi Town, Osaka Prefecture We will send it out, so thank you. This will be my first post, so First of all, I would like everyone to know what kind of town Taishi is. Taishi-cho, Osaka Prefecture, is located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture and is also known as a place related to Prince Shotoku. Taishi has a population of about 13,000 and is a lively town with warm locals. Taishicho in Osaka Prefecture is easily accessible by train or bus from Osaka City. From Shin-Osaka Station, via Tennoji Station and Osaka Abenobashi Station, it takes about 50 minutes to Kaminotaishi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, take the Kongo Bus from Kaminotaishi Station, and get off at the Taishi Town Hall bus stop for about 10 minutes. Taishi Town's specialties include grapes, mandarin oranges, Taishi wine, Taishi middle, Taishi rolls, and tangerine sauce. The relatively warm climate of Taishi Town is suitable for the production of grapes and mandarin oranges, and especially for grapes, "Delaware" and the large "Shine Muscat", "Pione", "Kyoho" and "Delaware" are exquisite. Some of the specialty products can also be purchased at the specialty product shop on the website. Taishicho, Osaka Prefecture has many sightseeing spots. We will introduce the charm of Taishicho in Osaka Prefecture that attracts visitors, such as scenic scenery, hot springs, delicious gourmet food, and historical sightseeing spots! ・Takeuchi Kaido Historical Museum It is a valuable facility that introduces the history and culture of Taishi Town that opened in 1993 (Heisei 5). The Takeuchi Kaido is Japan's oldest "national highway" built during the Asuka period, and you can enjoy materials related to the highway and videos of the opening of the highway from various angles in the museum. ・ Road station "Chikatsu Asuka no Sato Taishi" (Chikatsu Asuka no Sato Taishi) Located just a short distance from the Takeuchi Kaido Historical Museum, it is the second roadside station built in Osaka. In addition to souvenirs, they also sell local vegetables and fruits such as grapes and tangerines directly. In order to promote Taishi Town, Osaka Prefecture, "Ten Views of Taishi" was selected in the first year of Heisei due to applications from residents. It is a spot where you can touch the charm and deep history of Taishi Town, so please visit it. 【Eifukuji Temple】 It is a temple built by Emperor Suiko to protect the grave of Prince Shotoku. The Mahayana ceremony held on April 11 and 12 every year is crowded with many people as "Taishi Mairi". 【Ono Seiko Grave】 It is the grave of Ono Seiko, who was the first person in Japan to be dispatched to Sui as a Sui envoy. It is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms "Imoko-san", and it is also a scenic spot where you can overlook Taishi Town. 【Mt. Nijozan】 Also called "Futakamiyama", it is a historic mountain that is also recited in the Man'yōshū. At the "First Climb of Mt. Futakami," where you can watch the first sunrise from the summit of Mt. Medake, commemorative rice paddies are distributed every year, making it a popular spot for the first sunrise. In addition, at the top of Mt. Odake, the son of Emperor Tenmu, "Prince Otsu" is buried. 【Mausoleum of Emperor Suiko】 It is a burial mound where the 33rd Emperor Suiko, Japan's first female empress, and his son "Prince Takeda" were buried together. It is said that the 33rd Emperor Suiko made Prince Shotoku regent and spread political reform and Buddhist culture to the Asuka culture, and is now buried in the Okata Tomb, which is 59 meters east to west and 55 meters north to south at the southern end of Yamada, Taishi Town. 【Takeuchi Highway】 Written in the Nihon Shoki, it is the oldest highway in Japan with a height of about 26 km. During the Asuka period, culture from Asia was brought through this road. 【Futakozuka Kofun】 It is said to have been built in the Asuka period with a total length of 60 m, and as the name suggests, it is shaped like two square burial mounds combined. Located near the Mausoleum of Emperor Suiko, it is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot where cherry blossoms bloom in spring. 【Shinagajinja】 Since it enshrines the eight-pillar deity, it is also called "Hassha Daimyojin". At the annual summer festival (July 24 to July 30), mikoshi and danjiri are crowded. 【Kusunoki of Kamata Residence】 A huge tree over 25 meters tall that stands out among the Takeuchi Highways. It towers over the garden of the famous Kamata's residence, which served as a shoya in Kasuga Village for generations, and is designated as a prefectural natural monument. 【Camellia of Togai House】 Designated as a natural monument of Osaka Prefecture, it is a huge camellia with a height of about 10 meters and is said to be 600 ~ 700 years old. 【Upper Taishi Tourist Mikan Garden】 Open for a limited time from October ~ the end of November every year, you can also enjoy mandarin orange picking at the largest mandarin orange garden in Kansai. The superb view from Mt. Mikan is also popular. There is also a very popular BBQ space and an athletic maze around the top. Taishi-cho in Osaka Prefecture is a wonderful town that combines a rich natural environment with various attractions such as historical sites. We will tell you the recommended information of Taishi Town, so thank you!