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SeeTemples and shrines / Parks / Townscapes
Eifuku-ji Temple
This temple was built by Empress Suiko to safeguard the tomb of Prince Shotoku-Taishi.
more infoMausoleum of Ono-no Imoko
Ono-no Imoko became well-known for her envoy to Sui dynasty China under Prince Shotoku-Taishi in the seventh century.
more infoMt. Nijou-zan
Also known as “Futakamiyama,” this mountain has become closely associated with the sound of Man-yo (10,000 leaves).
more infoSuiko-tenno-ryo - Tomb of Empress Suiko
Empress Suiko, the 33rd imperial ruler of Japan, was the first empress in Japanese history. She appointed Prince Shotoku-Taishi as her main advisor to China during the Sui dynasty.
more infoTakenouchi-Kaido - The Takenouchi Road
In 613 A.D., as written in the Nihon-Shoki (the oldest chronicles of Japan), a large road was made from Namba to Asuka. This road has stood the test of time and has come to be known as Takenouchi-Kaido.
more infoNankozan Saihoin Temple
Legend has it that, following the death of Prince Shotoku-Taishi, three wet nurses, Tsukimasuhime, Himasuhime, Tamaterahime (the daughters of Sogano Umako, Ono-no Imoko, and Mono-nobe-no Moriya), shaved their heads, entered buddhist priesthood and built this temple in front of Prince Taishi’s grave to pray for his happiness in the next world.
more infoZenkyu-ji Temple
Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji (Temple) Sect
more infoKotoku-tenno-ryo - Tomb of Emperor Kotoku
The 36th emperor to take the throne was Emperor Kotoku, in 645 AD. Along with Prince Naka no Ōe, Emperor Kotoku opposed the oppressive Soga Clan and took part in the Isshi Incident (Isshi no Hen). After the revolt, he pushed for the reformation of Taika-era politics.
more infoBidatsu-tenno-ryo - Tomb of Emperor Bidatsu
Following Emperor Kimmei, Emperor Bidatsu became the 30th emperor to take the throne in 572AD. After reigning for 14 years, Emperor Bidatsu died at the age of 48. He was laid to rest in an imperial mausoleum alongside Empress Ishihime.
more infoYomei-tenno-ryo - Tomb of Emperor Yomei
The 31st emperor to take the throne was Emperor Yomei, in 585 AD. As the son of Emperor Kimmei and Sogano-Kitashi-Hime, Emperor Yomei was the brother of Emperor Bidatsu and Empress Suiko.
more infoDaido Former Yamamoto Family Residence
The former Yamamoto family residence, located along the "Takeuchi Kaido" (Takeuchi Road), Japan's oldest national road as recorded in the Nihon Shoki and registered as a Japan Heritage site, is an old Japanese-style traditional thatched-roof house that preserves the original design of a Yamato-style building.
more infoMyokenji Temple
Myokenji Temple is said to have been founded in the sixth year of Emperor Suiko's reign (598 AD) by Soga no Umako. It was a large temple, boasting seven halls, and was the first sacred place in the province of Kawachi.
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Eat / StayRestaurants / Rest areas / Fine food
RESTAURANT SAKURA (in Taishi Country Club)
Restaurant Sakura refuses to be tied down by seasonal ingredients or conforming to Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisines. So grab your chopsticks, pull up a chair, and enjoy food cultivated from the neighboring Sakura Farm.
more infoMan-yo-no-mori Information Center
Located at the trailhead of Mt. Nijou-zan, enjoy some tea or a light meal in the Man-yo Forest information center log-house.
more infoTaishi Onsen
Officially recognized as a natural occurring hot spring by the Osaka Public Health and Research Institute, the Taishi Onsen lies at the foot of Mt. Nijou-zan.
more infoCentre de village
This bakery bakes everything entirely from scratch, delivering a delightful, homemade experience.
more infoFukube - Japanese Restaurant
With set meals that have withstood the test of time, this old-fashioned restaurant is located near the Taishi town hall.
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ExperienceLeisure / Experiences / Museums
Kaminotaishikankomikan Mandarin Orchards
Just a 20 minute walk from Kaminotaishi station, this mandarin orchard envelops the hills alongside the Kintetsu Minami Osaka train line.
more infoTaishi-cho (Town) Established Takenouchi-Kaido Historical Museum
Alongside efforts to develop the Takenouchi Kaido (road) and the surrounding area, construction of this museum began in 1989. The museum was opened on March 3rd, 1993.
more infoThe Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum
With the theme, “Exploring the formation of ancient Japan and cultural exchange,” this museum concerns itself with kofun (ancient burial mounds).
more infoTaishi-cho (Town) General Sports Park
Covering 18,236 square meters (nearly 60,000 square feet), the multipurpose fields can accommodate a variety of sporting activities. There are two areas for soccer and baseball and three for softball. With lights set up in six locations, you can continue to enjoy playing sports even after the sun sets.
more infoTakenouchi fishing center
This fishing center lies at the Mt. Nijou-zan trailhead. Even beginners will have no problem catching a herabuna (type of fish).
more infoDaido Former Yamamoto Family Residence
The former Yamamoto family residence, located along the "Takeuchi Kaido" (Takeuchi Road), Japan's oldest national road as recorded in the Nihon Shoki and registered as a Japan Heritage site, is an old Japanese-style traditional thatched-roof house that preserves the original design of a Yamato-style building.
more infoTaishi Nagomi-no-Hiroba (Taishi Harmony Plaza)
An open space for learning, playing, and interacting freely. It includes an event plaza, an outdoor stage, and stone monuments of the illustrated biography of Shōtoku Taishi and the Seventeen-Article Constitution.
more infoHamuro Historical Park
Hamuro Historical Park is located along the road to the Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum.
more infoMyokenji Temple
Myokenji Temple is said to have been founded in the sixth year of Emperor Suiko's reign (598 AD) by Soga no Umako. It was a large temple, boasting seven halls, and was the first sacred place in the province of Kawachi.
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BuySouvenirs / Specialty goods
Yamamura Orchard
Located between Taishi and the Taishi-cho (Town) intersection, Yamamura Orchard sells homegrown grapes direct. The orchard is marked by a spacious parking lot and a sign stating “picked this morning.”
more infoChikatsu Asuka-no-Sato Taishi roadside station
As characteristic of roadside stations, Chikatsu Asuka-no-Sato provides all of the information on transportation and sightseeing you need.
more infoKogetsudo
This old shop is a favorite among locals and has remained unchanged since its inception.
more infoCentre de village
This bakery bakes everything entirely from scratch, delivering a delightful, homemade experience.
more infoUeki Farm
This is a shop that sells Taishi-cho (Town)-grown grapes directly from the vineyard located behind the shop.
more infoTaishimichi Matsumoto
This is a shop located right next to Eifuku-ji and Saihoin Temples. You can buy cheap, nostalgic sweets and Taishi-cho (Town)’s official mascot Taishikun’s promotional items.
more infoTakayama Orchard
Takayama Orchard is a direct sales grape market located at the corner of the "Umekawa Nishi" intersection along the Taishi Mihara Line.
more infoNomamon Farm
At Nomamon Farm (a commissioned brewery), we produce and sell wine from our own cultivated grapes. Surrounded by goats and cats, we had already been growing grapes, so we decided to take on the challenge of making our own wine for the first time in 2020.
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