Kanmaki, Osaka

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Kanmaki (上牧町, Kanmakichō) is a neighbourhood in the city of Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is known for having one of The 100 Views of Nature in Kansai, Udono no yoshihara (鵜殿のヨシ原).[1]

Geography[]

Kanmaki is positioned between Mount Tennōzan and the Yodo River.

History[]

Kanmaki was historically significant as a place where high quality yoshi, a type of reed, was collected for the production of traditional Japanese instruments、in particular the Shō (instrument). Every February, a yoshiharayaki (reed burning) festival is held at "Udono no yoshi gen".[2]

Transport[]

Kanmaki is close to Kammaki Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.

Education[]

  • Takatsuki Municipal Kanmaki Kindergarten
  • Takatsuki Municipal Kanmaki Elementary School

Shrines and temples[]

  • Kasuga Shrine
  • Honchō-ji Temple

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.global-kansai.or.jp/kansai100sen/osaka.htm
  2. ^ "鵜殿のヨシ原焼きが行われます/高槻市ホームページ". City.takatsuki.osaka.jp. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-12.

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