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3 recommended spots to enjoy Osaka’s history, superb views and local food
It can be said that Osaka is a treasure house of sightseeing because there are many historical spots, exquisite foods and so on. November is a time when you can have a more enjoyable time thanks to events unique to Osaka. It might be a good idea to visit Osaka for attending events allowing you to make special memories.
This time, we’re going to introduce events perfect for a trip to Osaka held around Kansai Airport Washington Hotel and our recommended shop.
“Osaka Castle Illuminage” whose sparkling light depicts Osaka’s history
Osaka Castle is Osaka’s most imposing historical monument. From 22nd November to 1st March, “Osaka Castle Illuminage” with themes of the end of the Edo period, the Meiji Restoration and the Civilization will be held. The highlight is a picture scroll with a width of 30 meters made of 3 million colorful lights, showing the era of disorder 150 years ago. Besides, at the restaurant booth ‘Roman Shokudo,’ you can enjoy rice curry which was popular during the Taisho period, Takoyaki and so on!
| Period | 22nd November, 2019 – 1st March, 2020 5:00PM – 10:00PM (Lighting Time: 5:30PM – 9:30PM) |
| Venue | Osaka Castle (1-1 Osaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) |
| Access | Take the Kansai Airport line at Rinku Town station, transfer to the Osaka Loop line at Tennoji station and walk for about 10 mins from Osakajokoen station. |
| URL | https://www.illuminagegroup.com/osakacastleilluminage2019-english/ |
“Kitashoji Sake Brewery” where you can enjoy local sakes to your heart’s content
Have you ever drank local sake from Izumisano city where the hotel is located? “Kitashoji Sake Brewery” opened in 1921 sells local sake, cosmetics made from sake lees which are a by-product created when making sake, and more. On 23rd November, ‘Autumn Sake Brewery Festival’ will be held here. Why not enjoy dishes using fresh local ingredients from Senshu region and various stage performances while drinking a freshly-brewed sake?
| Opening Hours | 8:00AM – 5:00PM Closed for New Year’s Holidays and Obon Holidays |
| Address | 3173 Hineno, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Access | A 15-min walk from Hineno station where it takes 6 mins by the Kansai Airport line from Rinku Town station |
| URL | http://www.kitashouji.jp/index.html |
“Mukashin” making confectioneries in a combination of Japanese and Western-styles
We recommend that you get souvenirs at “Mukashin.” It’s a long-established Japanese confectionery shop opened in 1905, but they make not only wagashi but also Western-style sweets such as Baumkuchen and sweets in a combination of Japanese and Western-styles. Don’t forget to try ‘Ukon’ which is very popular among locals! They wrap egg yolk bean paste containing condensed milk in dough in which butter is kneaded, and then, bake them. You will love its mild taste and moist texture.
| Opening Hours | 9:00AM – 7:00PM Closed on Wednesday |
| Address | 3-11-4 Uemachi, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Access | A 1-min walk from Izumisano station where it takes 3mins by the Nankai Airport line from Rinku Town station. |
| URL | https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2705/A270503/27019643/ |
Base of this trip
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
3-min walk from Rinku Town station
