富田林寺内町の探訪
I'm glad to intorduce an old town, Jinaimachi, Tondabayashi, Osaka, Japan as a national historic district and heritage site.
It takes 30 minutes from Osaka city to Tondabayashi station by Kintetsu railways. A 10-minutes walk will take you to the historic town.
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welcome to jinaimachi town, tondabayashi, a historic district, japan
| 【Tourist guide to Jinaimachi town, Tondabayashi, a historic district and heritage site of Japan,Travelogues by Author - Series Vol. 26 Streetscape and Restaurants】 | |
 storehouses of residence of the Tamori family （Jyounomonsuji street） |
 residence of the Sugita family （Jyounomonsuji street） |
| September 14, 2014 (Sun) Jinaimachi volunteer tour guide Three local volunteer tour guides led a group tour consisting of 41 participants visiting from Hyogo prefecture to Jinaimachi, Tondabayashi. After arrival at the traffic rotary in front of the north entrance of Tondabayashi station by the tour bus at 10:30a.m., the group walked all the way to Jinaimachi visitor center (Jinaimachi Kouryuukan) . The tour guide explained such as the history and old town planning of the town, the characteristics of architecture in the conference room on the 2nd floor. Then, the sightseeing started, the participants being divided into three small groups followed by each volunteer tour guide. They walked along the Jyounomonsuji street, the 100 selection of roads in Japan, from north to south, and enjoyed the historic landscape of the town. They visited the main hall of Koushouji Betsuin Buddhist Temple designated as an important cultural property of the country, Since they have been blessed with the weather, we saw many visitors here and there explore the town with map and camera. Seeing that the shops, renovating old townhouses, have increased, more visitors of young age have been attracted in recent years. |
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 Jinaimachi Kitchen Ai （light meal, cafe） |
 Jinaimachi Kitchen Ai （light meal, cafe） |
| After I finished a volunteer guide, I dropped in at “Jinaimachi Kitchen Ai” where visitors could enjoy lunch and cafe as interior of an old townhouse
was retrofitted to a restaurant. It is located in the opposite side of
residence of the (east) Okutani family and two-minute walk from Jinaimachi Visitor Center (Jinaimachi Kouryuukan). When I passed through the crimson-colored noren (sign curtain hung at shop entrance) and I take off shoes at the entrance, the dining space consists of two consecutive bright living rooms with Japanese tatami mat floor. On the tatami mat of the room, some tables and chairs are placed in order that guests may feel relaxed to spend time and their foot is not tired at all. The restaurant of Jinaimachi Kitchen Ai opens on weekdays as well, while there have been so far few shops opening on weekdays in Jinaimachi town. People can enjoy light meal casually in the old townhouse, and so the restaurant is popular among both visitors from all over and local residents. (You will note the regular holiday is Tuesday and Wednesday.) I recommend you to drop in at the restaurant for a rest and conversation when you visit Tondabayashi Jinaimachi. |
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 dining room of Jinaimachi Kitchen Ai |
 handycrafts works are displayed for sale on the shelves |
 handycrafts works are displayed for sale on the shelves |
 handycrafts works are displayed for sale on the shelves |
| By the way, I was moved by the blue sky to walk out for photographing some
calm scenery of the landmark architecture in Jinaimachi Town to carry a
camera with one hand. I saw a shadow of the sunlight begin to lengthen,
and it was the time when I could realize autumn little by little. Tondabayashi
Jinaimachi seems to have the time clock run down and relaxed time goes
by. Seeking for nostalgia and an ease, please take a walk at the Tondabayashi
Jinaimachi with a family and a friend this autumn. Written on October 5, 2014 by Author in Yokohama |
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Oki-yane (Saya-kumi) Gassho-gumi style structure is characterized as the triangle frame of roof whose main structural beam that supports the roof, called principal rafter. Gassho means joining one's hands in prayer and the shape of the structure resembles that of joining one's hands in prayer. |
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 residence of the Hashimoto family （storehouse・Okiyane-roof） |
 residence of the Nakai family （storehouse・Okiyane-roof） |
 residence of Kuzuhara family（lattice window） |
 residence of Kuzuhara family（storehouse) |
 residence of the Nakamura family、residence of the Ueno family（right） |
 residnece of the (south) Kuzuhara family・Chigo-mune |
 residnece of the (south) Kuzuhara family・ridge-end tile |
 resindence of the Sato family・ridge-end tile |
 resindence of the Sato family・mushikomado window |
 resindence of the Sato family・storehouse |
 residence of the Koshii family・large storehouse with black-colored plaster coated on |
 residence of Koshii family |
 residence of the (north) Koshii family |
 residence of the (north) Koshii family |
 Koushouji Betsuin Temple・main gate |
 Koushouji Betsuin Temple・main gate |
Information
Jinaimachi in Tondabayashi（Jyounomon-suji street）
Photo: provided by Tondabayashi Municipality, unauthorized copying and
replication are strictly prohibited.
Koushouji Betsuin Temple (Tondabayashi Gobo)
Koushouji Betsuin Temple is a temple of Jodo Shinshu School (Ikkoushuu School),
which became the center of the development and establishment of Jinaimachi
town in Tondabayashi . It has been popular as Mr. Gobo (Tondabayashi Gobo)
among the local residents.
During the Ouei period (1394-1412years) , the
The temple gate looks toward the east and the Jyounomon-suji street. Those buildings such as the bell tower, the drum tower, the main hall,
the reception hall and priest's quarters are set up and arranged.
The main gate has refined style and it became clear in a recent investigation
that the gate was further relocated from Koushouji temple in Kyoto, which
was originally said to be dismantled and reconstructed from one of the
gates at Fushimi castle in Kyoto.
Koushouji Betsuin Temple was designated as an important cultural property
of the country in 2014.
The former residence of the Sugiyama family, an important cultural property
of the country
Sugiyama family was one of the old family who was involved in the founding
of Jinaimachi town and the family flourished as a sake brewer throughout
the Edo period.
The former Sugiyama family residence is the oldest building among those
merchants’ houses in Jinaimachi and it is the remains of a large merchant
house of the mid-Edo period.
The residence is the birthplace of Ms. Tsuyuko Isonokami, a female poet
of Myojo school (Her autonym was Takako Sugiyama, 1882ー1959).
The property was designated as an important cultural property of the country
on October 26, 1983 as a typical architecture of merchant’s house which
was originated from farmer's house in Minami-Kawachi region.
Location
Jinaimachi town, Tondabayashi city, a national historic preservation district
and heritage site of Japan, which is located in the south-eastern part
of Osaka prefecture, the western part of Japan
Directions to Jinaimachi town, Tondabayashi
It is a 10-minute walk from the Tondabayashi Staion or the Tondabayashi
Nishiguchi Station of Kintetsu Nagano line.
From Kansai International Airport
Airport Limousine Bus service available bound for Kawachi Nagano Station.
(60 minutes) Please take Kintetsu railways from Kawachi Nagano to Tondabayashi.(15
minutes)
From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
Airport Limousine Bus service available bound for Abenobashi Station. (30
minutes) Please take Kintetsu railways from Abenobashi terminal to Tondabayashi.(30 munites)
From JR Shinkasen Shin-Osaka station or
Osaka (Umeda) station
Please take Subway Midousuji line from Shin-Osaka station or Osaka (Umeda)
station to Tennoji Station. (20~30 minutes) Please change trains at Tennoji
and take Kintetsu railways from Abenobashi terminal to Tondabayashi. (30
minutes)
The site-seeing map available in English
Please stop by to the Tourist Information Cetnter or Jinaimachi Visitor
Center.
Restrooms
Available at Jinaimachi Visitor Center (Jinaimachi Kouryuukan), Jinaimachi
Center and Jinaimachi Tenbou Hiroba (Viewing Terrace)
Visitor Center
(Jinaimachi Kouryuukan,
Town Community Center)
Address
9-29, Tondabayashi-cho, Tondabayashi city, Osaka, 584-0033, Japan
TEL.+81-(0)721-26-0110
FAX.+81-(0)721-26-0110
open 10a.m. until 5 p.m.
closed on Monday
Visitor Parking
Road width is very narrow in Jinaimachi town. If traveling by car, please
use Tondabayashi Municipal east parking newly opened in February 2014 (Toll
parking).
You can park the minibus for groups and passenger cars for general use.
Only one parking lot available for minibus, you must book it in advance
with Tondabayashi City Hall. A 15-minute walk to the Jinaimachi Visitor
Center and 5 minute walk up to the former Sugiyama family house, an important
national cultural property.
You will note that the large tourist bus for groups is requested to be
parked at the Tondabayashi City Hall No. 2 parking lot alongside the old
Route 170 (It must be booked in advance to City Hall). 20-minute walk to the Jinaimachi
Visitor Center and 10 minute walk up to the former Sugiyama family house,
an important national cultural property. Thank you in advance for your
kind cooperation.
