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A stunning display of carp streamers spreads across the rice fields!
The Koinobori Revival Project: Let the carp streamers swim high in the sky!
【Event Dates】
◆April 6th to May 2nd, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Exhibition of carp streamers
*Please note that the carp streamers may not be displayed in strong winds or rain.
◆May 3rd to May 5th, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Nighttime (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) illumination available
【Location】2-29-20 Higashifukui, Ibaraki City
The location is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot of Shinryu-ji Temple.
If you wish to see the carp streamers, please park your car at the parking lot of Shinryu-ji Temple.🎏
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Aichi Museum of Flight
Toyohama, Toyohashi, Nishikasugai District, Aichi Prefecture (within Nagoya Airport)
Renovation work is scheduled from June 2026 to the end of January 2027.
The Aichi Museum of Flight is a specialized aviation museum adjacent to Aichi Prefecture's Nagoya Airport. It features aircraft closely related to Aichi, such as the YS-11, Japan's first domestically produced passenger aircraft after World War II, and the T-4 Blue Impulse from the Self-Defense Forces.
It's a spot that fulfills the longing for the skies for both children and adults...
In addition to exhibitions, it also offers pilot experiences, experiments on how aircraft work,
science shows, and more.
They provide stroller rentals and nursing rooms, making it a welcoming place for visitors with small children.
Nagoya Airport, officially named "Nagoya Aerodrome," is a civilian airport managed by Aichi Prefecture and shares a runway with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Air Base.
On the civilian side, regular flights and business aircraft operated by Fuji Dream Airlines, as well as small aircraft, are in operation, coexisting with Self-Defense Forces aircraft.
Camera lenses, wide-angle lenses... highly recommended...
Even with a smartphone's wide-angle...
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Osaka Station City
3-1-3 Umeda, Kitaku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
An oasis space that allows you to experience nature within the city, providing relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Healing Garden is located on the 10th floor
and the Sky Farm is on the 14th floor... Access is by stairs only!
A resting area outside Osaka Station City, located above Osaka Station.
You can access it via escalators from the Time-Space Plaza.
Being an outdoor plaza, it offers a spacious and open atmosphere.
With established resting spaces, you can relax comfortably.
The Wind Plaza features a rooftop area with flower beds showcasing "seasonal flowers."
The types of flowers change with annual event planning, but the planting and displays generally reflect the seasonal themes.
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Ooiwa Slope, Dam Park Oiwa Observation Square
Kissa Ooiwa
Address reference: 82 Oiwa, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
On a clear day, you can see Kansai International Airport from the observation deck!
There is a parking lot for cars, as well as spaces for motorcycles and bicycles.
There are covered benches and regular benches available.
There are also nice and clean restrooms.
Why not stop by while cycling or driving?
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Aigawa Dam
Aigawa Dam Management Office
Seiho-chiuchi, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
Aigawa Dam Management Office from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Restroom available at the management office
Dam card automatic vending machine in front of the management office, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Kaze no Oka Zone: 56 parking spaces (including 2 for disabled users)
Aigawa Dam Management Office: 9 parking spaces (including 1 for disabled users)
Fee: Free
After more than thirty years since the project began in 1988, completion is aimed for 2022
Aigawa Dam in March 2021
Aigawa Dam is a rock-fill dam constructed on the Aigawa River, which is part of the Yodo River system.
A rock-fill dam is built by piling up rocks and soil, and its appearance and structure are quite different from that of a concrete gravity dam. Aigawa Dam also has the appearance of stones stacked on a slope.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the total project cost for the construction of Aigawa Dam is approximately 131.4 billion yen (verification materials), while other sources estimate it at around 135.6 to 153.6 billion yen.
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Dam Park Ibarakita
53-1 Oaza Namihoko, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
Parking: 100 yen for regular cars per 30 minutes (maximum 600 yen during the day)
Temporary parking: Free
Peak crowded periods
Golden Week (late April to early May)
Summer vacation period (late July to August)
Silver Week (mid-September)
The middle day of a three-day weekend
Weekends and holidays
A nature-rich park located around Aigawa Dam in the northern area of Ibaraki City (commonly known as Ibarakita). It features a dog run, facilities for markets and cooking, a park center, event plaza, outdoor stage, and open spaces. At the activity park "GRAVITATE OSAKA," visitors can enjoy views of Aigawa Dam from the pedestrian-only suspension bridge "GODA BRIDGE," which is approximately 420 meters long. Throughout the year, various events are held that allow visitors to enjoy nature, with activities suitable for children.
Dam Park Ibarakita regularly hosts food trucks.
Bringing your own bento is allowed
Vending machines are available on-site. While drinks can be purchased, food sales may be limited, so bringing your own is recommended.
Pets are allowed in the park. However, outside the dog run, pets must be on a leash that the owner can control (approximately 2 meters in length). It is prohibited to leave pet waste unattended.
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Expo Memorial Park
Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, Senri Expo Park
Adults (high school students and above) 450 yen, children free. *Revised from April 1, 2026
Must-See Attractions
Tower of the Sun and Interior Tour
The symbol "Tower of the Sun" created by Taro Okamoto is the face of the park. Not only can you admire its exterior, but there is also an interior tour available by reservation, allowing visitors to experience a powerful space that recreates the exhibitions from the Expo era.
Japanese-style Garden
This authentic strolling garden was developed for the 1970 Expo, featuring ponds, tea houses, and waterfalls scattered throughout, where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and autumn foliage. This area is detailed as a "highlight of the Japanese-style garden" by the park's official introduction.
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Expo Memorial Park
Senri Banpaku Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Tower of the Sun
The park’s symbol, designed by the artist Taro Okamoto.
The interior of the Tower of the Sun has been open to the public since March 19, 2018, and visits are still possible now (reservations recommended).
Natural and Cultural Gardens · Japanese-style garden
Enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year.
A free public Wi‑Fi service, Osaka Free Wi‑Fi, is available.
Expo '70 Pavilion
Exhibits materials from the 1970 Osaka Expo.
National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku)
A research institute for ethnology and cultural anthropology.
It exhibits and opens information on the societies and cultures of peoples around the world.
The Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Osaka
A facility that inherited the Japan Folk Crafts Museum exhibited at the Japan World Exposition.
It displays crafts such as ceramics and textiles from Japan and abroad.
State Guest House
During the Japan World Exposition it served to entertain distinguished guests.
It is now used for various meetings, banquets, and exhibitions.
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Osaka Temmangu Shrine
2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Temmangu Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of scholarship, and is especially revered for success in exams and academic achievement. It is also believed to grant blessings for prosperous business, fulfilled love, protection from misfortune, and various other benefits.
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Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Myakumyaku
Senri Banpaku Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Two Myakumyaku monuments, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, have been relocated to Expo '70 Commemorative Park and are now on display.
📍 Exhibition Location and Period
Location
Inside Expo '70 Commemorative Park, near the Tower of the Sun
Two figures named "Irasshai" and "Wakuwaku" (literally "Welcome" and "Excitement")
Period
From February 21 to the end of May 2026
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