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Tondabayashi Jinaimachi 富田林寺内町

Well-preserved Edo-period temple town of merchant houses and narrow lanes, a national preservation district rarely visited by tourists.

HoursStreets open any time; Jinaimachi Koryukan visitor centre 10:00-17:00

PriceFree

Getting thereTondabayashi Station (Kintetsu Nagano Line), about 7-10 min walk

Time needed1.5-2 hours

Best timeMarch for the doll (hina) displays around town; any quiet weekday

AddressTondabayashi-cho, Tondabayashi, Osaka 584-0033 (Jinaimachi Koryukan: 9-29 Tondabayashi-cho)

Websitejinaimachi.net

About

Jinaimachi grew up in the 16th century around the Koshoji Betsuin temple and became a prosperous merchant town. Its grid of narrow streets keeps many tiled-roof townhouses, including the Former Sugiyama House, a national Important Cultural Property that is open to visitors. The Jinaimachi Koryukan exchange centre provides maps, a rest area and local information.

Highlights

Edo-period merchant houses on a grid of lanes
Former Sugiyama House (Important Cultural Property)
Free maps and rest area at Jinaimachi Koryukan
Cafes and small shops in old townhouses

Tips

It is a residential area: keep voices down and ask before photographing people or homes.
Download the area map from the official site.

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Tondabayashi Jinaimachi 富田林寺内町

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