Kanmaki, Osaka

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

^ "[関西自然に親しむ風景１００選−地図から探す−大阪府]". Archived from the original on 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
^ "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.

[1] "[関西自然に親しむ風景１００選−地図から探す−大阪府]". Archived from the original on 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2015-11-13.

[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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