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Discover Osaka you've never seen before! 5 recommended spots near Kansai International Airport
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Senshu, Osaka is an area located in the southwest of Osaka Prefecture. It is directly connected to Kansai International Airport, so it is the first area in Japan where people from overseas land. It is blessed with an abundance of natural ingredients, from seafood to mountain produce, and is also ric...
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Since Osaka Senshu is directly connected to Kansai International Airport, it is the first place in Japan for people from overseas to land. In particular, it is rich in natural ingredients from the sea to the mountains, and is also rich in historical and cultural resources.
What is Senshu?
Senshu is an area located in the southwest of Osaka Prefecture. It is made up of 13 cities and towns (9 cities and 4 towns): Sakai City, Takaishi City, Izumiotsu City, Izumi City, Tadaoka Town, Kishiwada City, Kaizuka City, Kumatori Town, Izumisano City, Tajiri Town, Sennan City, Hannan City, and Misaki Town.
The Senshu region, bordered by Osaka Bay to the northwest and the Izumi Mountains to the south, is also home to a wide range of rural areas, and with its warm climate and abundance of ingredients, it has been called the "kitchen of Osaka." It also has a wealth of attractive regional resources, including historical and cultural resources, industrial resources, traditional festivals, events, and hot springs.
Senshu is still not well known, but we have carefully selected 5 recommended spots to visit in this area!
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Table of Contents
- 1. Enjoy a meal while looking at a beautiful Japanese garden - Gofuso (Kishiwada City)
- 2. Dine at Osaka's oldest Noh theater - Kofuan (Kishiwada City)
- 3. Take a rickshaw ride around the castle area – Murakami International (Kishiwada City)
- 4. Experience training at the sacred ground of Shugendo - Shipporyuji Temple (Izumisano City)
- 5. Day trip to the hot springs at Inunakisan - Fudoguchikan (Izumisano City)
1. Enjoy a meal while looking at a beautiful Japanese garden - Gofuso (Kishiwada City)
Gofuso is a popular place in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, known for its modern Japanese-style architecture and beautiful stroll-style Japanese garden. It was originally built in 1929 as a villa for the head of the former Terada zaibatsu family. It is currently designated as a tangible cultural property of Kishiwada City.
At Gofuso, you can dine in such a historical setting. Please enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. After your meal, we also recommend taking a stroll in the garden.
Access: 3 minutes on foot from Takojizo Station on the Nankai Main Line, 10 minutes on foot from Kishiwada Station
Hotels near Gofuso, Kishiwada City
2. Dine at Osaka's oldest Noh theater - Kofuan (Kishiwada City)
Kofuan is a restaurant located inside the historic Sugie Noh Theatre in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture.
Sugie Noh Theatre is the oldest Noh theatre in Osaka, built in 1917, and is also designated as a registered tangible cultural property. Time flows calmly in the solemn atmosphere of the theatre. Why not try a special dining experience while watching the Noh stage?
Access: 7 minutes on foot from Takojizo Station on the Nankai Main Line, 15 minutes on foot from Kishiwada Station
Hotels near Kofuan (inside Sugie Noh Theatre)
3. Take a rickshaw ride around the castle area – Murakami International (Kishiwada City)
Murakami International is a private lodging facility in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, and is the only one in the city that owns tourist rickshaws.
The private lodging facility is a renovated building that was once Murakami Clinic, which operated for half a century, and gives off a historic atmosphere.
Aside from lodging, we also recommend taking a rickshaw ride around the sights around Kishiwada Castle, the main spot in Kishiwada City.
Access: 10 minutes walk from Kishiwada Station on the Nankai Main Line
Hotels near Minpaku Murakami International
4. Experience training at the sacred ground of Shugendo - Shipporyuji Temple (Izumisano City)
Shippo-ryuji Temple is the head temple of the Inunaki school of Shingon Buddhism, located in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, and is known as a sacred place for Shugendo. There is also an untouched forest here, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature while hiking.
At Inunakisan Shipporyu-ji Temple, you can experience the Goma prayer ceremony, a form of ascetic prayer. Why not try an extraordinary experience in a place where history and nature blend together?
Access: Take the Nankai bus bound for Inunakisan from either JR Hanwa Line "Hineno Station" or Nankai Main Line "Izumisano Station", get off at "Inunakisan" and walk for about 40 minutes
Hotels near Inunakisan Shippo-ryuji Temple
5. Day trip to the hot springs at Inunakisan - Fudoguchikan (Izumisano City)
Fudoguchikan is a hot spring inn located in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture. You can stay overnight or use it for a day trip. Along the mountain stream of Inunakisan, you can enjoy the beautiful open-air baths with seasonal scenery. This facility is on the way back from Shipporyuji Temple, which we introduced above! Let's soothe your tired body from the trip to Shipporyuji Temple in the hot springs on the way back.
Access: Take the Nankai bus bound for Inunakisan from either JR Hanwa Line "Hineno Station" or Nankai Main Line "Izumisano Station ", then get off at "Inunakisan"
Hotels near Fudoguchikan
Conclusion
What did you think of the recommended spots in Senshu?
The Senshu area is easily accessible from Kansai International Airport and is relatively close to Osaka city. There are many hidden attractions in Senshu that are not yet well known. Why not stop by and check it out!
Since Osaka Senshu is directly connected to Kansai International Airport, it is the first place in Japan for people from overseas to land. In particular, it is rich in natural ingredients from the sea to the mountains, and is also rich in historical and cultural resources.
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