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[Osaka, Matsubara] Experience world-class art: Osaka's traditional transoms and a guided historical tour of Kawachi Matsubara [History buffs welcome]
[Osaka, Matsubara] Experience world-class art: Osaka's traditional transoms and a guided historical tour of Kawachi Matsubara [History buffs welcome]
[Osaka, Matsubara] Experience world-class art: Osaka's traditional transoms and a guided historical tour of Kawachi Matsubara [History buffs welcome]
[Osaka, Matsubara] Experience world-class art: Osaka's traditional transoms and a guided historical tour of Kawachi Matsubara [History buffs welcome]
[Osaka, Matsubara] Experience world-class art: Osaka's traditional transoms and a guided historical tour of Kawachi Matsubara [History buffs welcome]

[Osaka, Matsubara] Experience world-class art: Osaka's traditional transoms and a guided historical tour of Kawachi Matsubara [History buffs welcome]


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Duration:1 day(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語 / 한국어 / ไทย / 中文
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  • Takahashi's experience with Osaka transoms
  • Kawachi Matsubara Historical Walk
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  • Experience Japanese Tradition! A Historical Romance Journey Through Kawachi Matsubara with an Osaka Ranma Carving Experience and Storyteller Osaka Ranma carving is a traditional craft of Japan, and was once presented to world leaders at APĒC. Why not try carving an Osaka Ranma carving? ① Experience carving an Osaka Ranma carving at Takahashi Shoten in Matsubara Choose your favorite design from five different patterns at Takahashi Shoten, one of the many Osaka Ranma workshops in Osaka. ② Lunch at Takenowa Shokudo, which has been featured on a certain Kansai information program! ③ Explore the famous places and historical sites of Kawachi Matsubara, the last capital of the Kawachi dynasty, where eight old roads such as the Takeuchi Kaido and Nakakoya Kaido intersect, with a guide. The tour will end around 4:00 PM at Kintetsu Abenobashi Station.
  • Takahashi's experience with Osaka transoms
  • We will be offering a traditional Osaka transom carving experience certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. ① Choose your favorite design from five options: bamboo, horse, dolphin, Mt. Fuji, and goldfish. ② Mr. Takahashi will explain important points, the work procedure, and how to use the carving tools. ③ You will carve along the lines drawn in pencil on a piece of material approximately 20 cm wide and 10-15 cm high. ④ We will provide support if you encounter any difficulties. ⑤ The carving will be completed in about two hours.
  • Kawachi Matsubara Historical Walk
  • Starting from in front of Kawachi-Matsubara Station, you'll take a leisurely 2.5-hour tour of historical sites and landmarks with a local Matsubara storyteller. The tour includes visits to Shibagaki Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Hanzei (known as the "god of teeth"), Abo Shrine, famous for its floral ceiling paintings, and the Kawachi-Otsukayama Kofun, the fifth largest burial mound in Japan. The tour concludes with a return to Kawachi-Matsubara Station.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 day(s)

1 Day

  • 10:00
    Experience carving Osaka-style transoms. Wood carving experience at Takahashi Shoten.
    Experience carving Osaka-style transoms. Wood carving experience at Takahashi Shoten.
  • 13:00
    Kawachi Matsubara Historical Walk. Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. A guide will take you around the historical sites.
    Kawachi Matsubara Historical Walk. Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
A guide will take you around the historical sites.

Important Info

Includes/Excludes

  • Round-trip Kintetsu train fare, lunch, activity fee, guide fee, and consumption tax.

Reminders

  • Ages of participation: 0 to 99 years old

  • Regarding clothing and belongings: Please bring your own drinks in preparation for walking.

  • Duration comment: 7 hours

  • Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

How to Get There
* Meeting Time: 9:00 AM at the West Exit ticket gate on the 1st floor of Kintetsu Abenobashi Station * Meeting Place: In front of the West Exit ticket gate on the 1st floor of Kintetsu Abenobashi Station The West Exit ticket gate is in front of the 1st floor entrance of Harukas The participation fee includes round-trip train fare.

Experience Location

Location Name: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

How to Get There
・For those arriving by train: Kintetsu Kawachi-Matsubara Station is not a stop for express trains. Only local and semi-express trains stop there.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
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