Kishiwada, Osaka
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in Osaka
, Japan
. Founded November 1, 1922, the city is well-known for its Danjiri Matsuri
.
The first mentioning of a castle located it 600m from the current site and was named Kishiwada-kojo-ato. A nearby river known as Koko-gawa also attests to the older structure. Kishiwada Castle (岸和田城, Kishiwada-jō?), or Chikiri Castle, was erected by Hidemasa Koide in 1597. Nobukatsu, ruler of Okabe Mino, took possession of the castle in 1640 from Takatsuki. The Okabe family maintained its position for 13 generations (up to the Meiji Restoration).
In 1703 the city began its Danjiri festival. The city of Kishiwada was officially founded on November 1 1922 during the Taisho Period
. It was the 87th city to be founded in Japan and the 3rd in Osaka. From the Meiji era onwards the city has developed several craft industries centering on spinning-and-weaving, Senshu Cotton and the lens industry.
Josshin, Aoki Mens Plaza, Konan, UniQlo (x2), Big Echo, Tsutaya (x3), BookOff (x2), Autobacs
KFC, Bikkuri-Donki, Mr. Donut (x2), Lotteria, Starbucks, MOS Burger (x2), McDonalds (x4)
Kishiwada Velodrome (near Haruki Station)
Hanwa
and Nankai Main Line
. The city also has an extensive bus service as the trainlines run parallel to the coast rather than linking the seaside to the mountains. The city is not directly connected to the neighbouring prefecture of Wakayama as the mountain section of the city is impassable. Route 26 eventually connects to the city of Wakayama and runs parallel to the coast. The prefecture can also be reached via roads in Izumisano and the Highway which connects via Sennan
city.
Train stations: (in order from north to south)
JR Hanwa Line: Kumeda - Shimomatsu - Higashi-Kishiwada*
Nankai Main Line: Haruki* - Izumiomiya - Kishiwada** - Takojizo
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located in Osaka
Osaka Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...
, Japan
Japan
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. Founded November 1, 1922, the city is well-known for its Danjiri Matsuri
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
The , held in Kishiwada, Osaka, is one of the most famous Danjiri Matsuri in Japan.-History:The festival began in 1703 when the Daimyo of Kishiwada, Okabe Nagayasu , prayed to Shinto gods for an abundant harvest at Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto.-Summary:...
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History
The oldest evidence of life in Kishiwada is the Mayuyama Kofun (barrow). The most popular origin story of Kishiwada dates from the 14th century. During the Nanbokucho period (1336-1392) General Takaie Wada of the Masahige-Kusunoki Clan was sent to the area then known as Kishi in Izumi Han to be magistrate. He was then re-named Kishi-no-Wadadono giving birth to the city's later name of Kishiwada.The first mentioning of a castle located it 600m from the current site and was named Kishiwada-kojo-ato. A nearby river known as Koko-gawa also attests to the older structure. Kishiwada Castle (岸和田城, Kishiwada-jō?), or Chikiri Castle, was erected by Hidemasa Koide in 1597. Nobukatsu, ruler of Okabe Mino, took possession of the castle in 1640 from Takatsuki. The Okabe family maintained its position for 13 generations (up to the Meiji Restoration).
In 1703 the city began its Danjiri festival. The city of Kishiwada was officially founded on November 1 1922 during the Taisho Period
Taisho period
The , or Taishō era, is a period in the history of Japan dating from July 30, 1912 to December 25, 1926, coinciding with the reign of the Taishō Emperor. The health of the new emperor was weak, which prompted the shift in political power from the old oligarchic group of elder statesmen to the Diet...
. It was the 87th city to be founded in Japan and the 3rd in Osaka. From the Meiji era onwards the city has developed several craft industries centering on spinning-and-weaving, Senshu Cotton and the lens industry.
Local attractions
- Kishiwada CastleKishiwada Castle, or Chikiri Castle, was erected by Hidemasa Koide in 1597. Nobukatsu, ruler of Okabe Mino, took possession of the castle in 1640 from Takatsuki. The Okabe family maintained its position for 13 generations...
- Kishiwada Danjiri Museum
- Kishiki Jinja
- Senko-ji
- Kumeda-dera, Kumeda pond and Kumeda Kofun
- Mayuyama Kofun
- Ogami-jinya and Ogami Falls
- Tonboike Park
Events
- January: Long Distance Relay Race, Kumeda-ji Senbon Duki (Rice cake making)
- February: Senshu Marathon
- April: Kishiwada-jo Spring Festival
- July: Kishiwada Port Festival and Fireworks
- September: Kishiwada Danjiri MatsuriKishiwada Danjiri MatsuriThe , held in Kishiwada, Osaka, is one of the most famous Danjiri Matsuri in Japan.-History:The festival began in 1703 when the Daimyo of Kishiwada, Okabe Nagayasu , prayed to Shinto gods for an abundant harvest at Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto.-Summary:...
, Kishiwada and Haruki. - October: Kishiwada Danjiri MatsuriKishiwada Danjiri MatsuriThe , held in Kishiwada, Osaka, is one of the most famous Danjiri Matsuri in Japan.-History:The festival began in 1703 when the Daimyo of Kishiwada, Okabe Nagayasu , prayed to Shinto gods for an abundant harvest at Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto.-Summary:...
, Mountain districts. - November: Chuo-koen Sports Carnival, Nigiwai Festival, Chuo-koen Agricultural Festival, Ushitaki-yama Red Maple Festival.
Entertainment
Kishiwada is home to three malls. The Bayside CanCan Mall is a 5-minute walk from Nankai Kishiwada station and sits by the sea. This is also the location of the city's sole remaining cinema. The city also has Le Park next to Haruki station and Saty next to Higashi-Kishiwada station. Shops and especially restaurants tend to congregate long Route 26 which links Osaka city to Wakayama city and Kansai Airport in the south. More traditional restaurants, izakaya and shops can be found around the main train stations and down Kishiwada Shotengai and the Haruki Shotengai.- Chain Stores:
Josshin, Aoki Mens Plaza, Konan, UniQlo (x2), Big Echo, Tsutaya (x3), BookOff (x2), Autobacs
- Chain Restaurants:
KFC, Bikkuri-Donki, Mr. Donut (x2), Lotteria, Starbucks, MOS Burger (x2), McDonalds (x4)
- Other Entertainment:
Kishiwada Velodrome (near Haruki Station)
Transportation
Kishiwada is served by the JRWest Japan Railway Company
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...
Hanwa
Hanwa Line
The is one of commuter rail lines and services in Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto Metropolitan Area, owned and operated by West Japan Railway Company. The line runs between Osaka and Wakayama, Japan and has a 1.7-kilometre branchline in Osaka suburb....
and Nankai Main Line
Nankai Electric Railway
is a private railway in Japan. IC cards are accepted.Nankai Railway Company was founded on June 16, 1884, then became one of the companies that merge to form Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in 1944. However Kin-nichi transferred the former Nankai Railway Company Lines to present Nankai Electric...
. The city also has an extensive bus service as the trainlines run parallel to the coast rather than linking the seaside to the mountains. The city is not directly connected to the neighbouring prefecture of Wakayama as the mountain section of the city is impassable. Route 26 eventually connects to the city of Wakayama and runs parallel to the coast. The prefecture can also be reached via roads in Izumisano and the Highway which connects via Sennan
Sennan, Osaka
is a city located in Osaka, Japan.As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 65,315, with 25,182 households and the density of 1,347.25 persons per km². The total area is 48.48 km².The city was founded on 1 July 1970....
city.
Train stations: (in order from north to south)
JR Hanwa Line: Kumeda - Shimomatsu - Higashi-Kishiwada*
- Higashi-Kishiwada is the main station where both local and express trains stop.
Nankai Main Line: Haruki* - Izumiomiya - Kishiwada** - Takojizo
- Express trains also stop at Haruki.
- All trains including the Airport Express stop at Kishiwada station.
Education
Kishiwada is home to 4 High Schools. It directly controls one, Kishiwada Sangyo Koko, through its Board of Education. The other three; Kishiwada Koko, Izumi Koko and Kumeda Koko; are run by the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education. The city also has 11 Junior High Schools and around 30 Elementary Schools.Famous Kishiwadans
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- Kawachi Hiroshi (河内洋)
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