Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Hirakata (Japan). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Iwashimizu Hachimangū, Church of the Light, and Botanical Gardens Faculty of Science Osaka City University. Also, be sure to include Ibaraki in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Hirakata (Osaka).
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Iwashimizu Hachimangū
Also known as: 石清水八幡宮
Shinto shrine in Yawata, Japan. Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in the city of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.[1]
Address: 30 Yawatatakabo, 614-8588 Yawata
Church of the Light
Also known as: 茨木春日丘教会
Iconic church made by a famous architect. The Church of the Light is the main chapel of the Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church, a member church of the United Church of Christ in Japan. It was built in 1989, in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. This building is one of the most famous designs of Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
In 1999, the main building was extended with the addition of a Sunday School.[2]
Botanical Gardens Faculty of Science Osaka City University
Also known as: 大阪市立大学理学部附属植物園
Sloping university's botanic gardens. The Botanical Gardens, Faculty of Science, Osaka City University are botanical gardens operated by Osaka City University. They are near the Keihan-Kisaichi Station, Katano, Osaka, Japan and open to the public.
The gardens were established in 1950 and contain about 4500 species from around the world, including more than 1,000 species native to Japan. They also contain representatives of 11 Japanese forest types. The gardens' maple collection includes Acer insulare, A. pictum (mono), A. japonicum, A. sieboldianum, A. rufinerve, A. nipponicum, A. pycnanthum, A. carpinifolium and A. amoenum.
Research accomplishments include discovery of the fossil genus Metasequoia by Dr. Shigeru Miki, as well as ongoing activities in systematics, ecology, physiology, genetics, horticulture, and dendrology.[3]
Address: 2000 Kisaichi, 576-0004 Katano
Ibaraki
Also known as: 茨木市
City in Japan. Ibaraki is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. Ibaraki translates to "wild trees" or "thorny trees". The city was incorporated on 1 January 1948. As of February 2017, the city has an estimated population of 280,562 and a population density of 3,580 persons per km2. The total area is 76.52 km2.[4]
Shijōnawate Shrine
Also known as: 四條畷神社
Shinto shrine in Shijonawate, Japan. Shijōnawate Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shijōnawate, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Its main festival is held annually on February 12. It was founded in 1890, and enshrines Kusunoki Masatsura along with 24 other kami. It is one of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration.[5]
Address: 2-18-1 Minamino, 575-0021 Shijonawate
Katano
Also known as: 交野市
City in Japan. Katano is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 77,401 in 33417 households and a population density of 3000 persons per km². The total area of the city is 25.55 square kilometres.[6]
Neyagawa
Also known as: 寝屋川市
City in Japan. Neyagawa is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 228,802 in 111545 households and a population density of 9300 persons per km². The total area of the city is 24.70 square kilometres.[7]
Yawata
Also known as: 八幡市
City in Japan. Yawata is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2015, the city has an estimated population of 72,664, with 29,259 households and a population density of 2,984.1 persons per km². The total area is 24.35 km².
The city was founded on November 1, 1977 and currently has a sister city in Milan, Ohio.
As the bamboo filaments Thomas Alva Edison used for his early light bulb tests came from Kyoto, Yawata has an Edison Memorial and Edison Celebration.
The Iwashimizu Hachimangu is located in Yawata.[8]
Shijōnawate
Also known as: 四條畷市
City in Japan. Shijōnawate is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 54,969 in 246822 households and a population density of 2900 persons per km². The total area of the city is 18.69 square kilometres.[9]
Ba fan shi li song hua tang ting yuan mei shu guan
Museum
Shan tian chi gong yuan
Relax in park, Park