Go around Senshu on bike
28 Dec 2020
This area is famous even by bike, home to companies boasting top of class globally. The cycle route along the coast is particularly recommended for its scenery and is fun to drop in for a visit.
In Sakai, you can enjoy places like Hamadera park and Sukematsu Shrine, and in Sennan, you can enjoy scenery at places like Tarui Southern Beach.
1. Kishiwada Castle
One of the castles representing Osaka, built in the late 16th century. Also knowns as “Chikiri Castle” due to the form of the inner citadel connected to the outer citadel appearing similar to a tool (weighbeam) for winding warp of the loom. The present castle tower was built in 1954.
【Opening Hours】
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Admission closes 4:00 p.m.)
【Days Closed】
Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, it is open)
【Price】
Adult: 300 yen; Elementary and junior high school student or younger: Free
【URL】
https://www.city.kishiwada.osaka.jp/kishiwadajyo/en/
(Official Homepage)
【Address】
9-1 Kishikicho, Kishiwada City
2. Sweets café & Bicycle pro shop
Trial rides are also run regularly. In weekends, there are also cycling events where here is the starting point.
【Opening Hours】
Cafe
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bicycle
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
【Days Closed】
Mondays
【URL】
https://warehouse.shopinfo.jp/
(Official Homepage)*Japanese only
【Address】
9-26 Harukihonmachi, Kishiwada City