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The museum is located in the corner of Zenkoku-ji Temple, which is transmitted to the temple of Shōtoku. When you enter the museum, you can see the toys and candy that were lined up in the candy store in the 20th and '30s. The old washing machine, TV and other items are also displayed, as well as the historical materials of the plain.

A museum located within Nagai Park. About 10,000 items are on display, mainly from specimens of plants, animals, insects, fossils and rocks. There are also full-size replicas of dinosaur skeleton specimens and Naumann elephants, which are explained in an easy-to-understand manner with dioramas. It is a fun and learning facility. It takes one hour.

The garden is 24.2ha, surrounded by greenery and is one of Japan's leading botanical gardens with seasonal flowers. There are about 1200 kinds of plants in the garden, and there are 11 specialty gardens such as camellia garden, button garden, rose garden, hydrangea garden and herb garden, as well as a recreation area where you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as large flower beds of 580 square meters.

A general park representing Osaka. The park boasts a total area of 65.7ha in size, and there is also a large play equipment popular with children in the "Children's Square" in the park. In addition, there are "Yanmar Stadium Nagai", which is the home stadium of soccer's J1 league "Cerezo Osaka", and "Nagai Ball Stadium", and "Nagai Botanical Garden", where you can enjoy the seasonal flowers.

There is also a theory that the grave of the end of the 4th century to the beginning of the 5th century on an elevated ground in the middle of the town, with a private house looming right next to it. It is the only preposterous mound in Osaka city that keeps its original form and has been designated a national historic site.

One of the oldest shrines in Kinki. It was revered as Settsu-kun [Settsu-no-kuni] Ichinomiya, and as the god of Misogi-rai, the god of maritime security. Four buildings of the main shrine, called Sumiyoshi-zukō, are designated as national treasures, and the Ōkai Shrine (Daika-Ijinja), the stone stage, the southern gate, and Rakusho (Kakusho) are designated as Important Cultural Properties. On the south side of the main shrine is Mitada, where the Mita-Shijo Shrine is held every year on June 14. The anti-bridge over the pond is commonly referred to as Taikobashi, and the current piers are said to be Yodo-kun's call.

A pond with a circumference of about 700m. It is said that the name was derived from the ancient times that Prince Shotoku exterminated the dragon living in the pond by chanting the Mandala Sutra. Three islets float in the pond and a quaint bridge. It is maintained as a park, Manyo Pond Park, with a total area of 4.4ha, mainly around the pond, and is dressed for a leisurely walk. Cherry blossoms on the lake shore bloom in spring.

The largest urban spa in Japan, consisting of 17 baths in 12 countries around the world, rock baths in 8 countries and indoor pool zones in Osaka and Shinsei. Baths of men and women are replaced on a monthly basis. The pool zone on the eighth floor is equipped with a running water pool and two giant sliders. It's a healing hot spring theme park.

Located in the Tennoji Park entrance area "Tenshiba", it has a large selection of produce and processed products by producers from nearby Wakayama and Nara, as well as local Osaka. Smoothies and soft ice cream using fruits and vegetables directly from the local area are popular in the cafe.

The specialty is the Yenyu bunju 162 yen. A nostalgic taste of the stastella dough in the shape of Shitennoji's fishing bell. Nazai Basho 324 yen, which is a banana-shaped dough with white paste with a banana scent, is also popular. I can also convince that there are many old fans. Great for souvenirs.