Located halfway between Osaka and Kyoto, Hirakata City is known for its Hirakata Park, an amusement park that has been in operation since the Meiji era. While the streets are lined with commercial facilities, the city also retains its historical landscape as Hirakatashuku, the Hirakatashuku post town on the Tokaido road. In this video, vlogger Harumaho strolls around Hirakata-juku, enjoying a relaxing time savoring history and gourmet food.
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It's about a two-minute walk southwest from Hirakatashi Station. Hirakatashuku began as a section of the Kyoto Highway connecting Kyoto and Osaka during the Edo period. Later, as the Tokaido was extended, it became the 56th post town, where feudal lords such as the Kishu Tokugawa clan stayed, and it also flourished as a stopover on the Yodo River shipping route.
Today, Hirakatashuku still has many buildings that retain the atmosphere of the time, making it a charming historic road where you can feel the atmosphere of a post town.At the same time, it is lined with stylish cafes, great general stores, and specialty food stores, making it a popular area as a "retro-modern street."
We'll introduce you to a whole host of information to make your stroll more enjoyable, from history to gourmet food and spiritual spots! Check out this walking video packed with the charm of Hirakatashuku, which still thrives today.
About Hirakatashuku Kurawanka Gorokuichi
The Hirakatajuku Kurawanka Goroku Market is a Hirakatashuku and speciality market held on the second Sunday of every month. It was named Gorokuichi (five-six markets) because Hirakatashuku was the 56th post town counting from Shinagawajuku.
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Kitamura Miso Honke
10-2 Hommachi Osaka Prefecture
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Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Sundays, and public holidays
*Open from 10:00 to 16:00 on the second Sunday of every month when the Goroku Market is held.
Phone number: 072-844-0211
YORKIE COFFEE
10-1 Hommachi Osaka Prefecture
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Business hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday 10:00-16:00 (Last orders 15:30) Saturday and public holidays 10:00-17:00 (Last orders 16:30)
Closed: None
Phone number: 072-807-8544
YORKIE COFFEE is a cafe run by MEKEARISA, an apparel brand popular for its colorful basket bags. MEKEARISA also has a physical store in the same area.
okami Shrine
1-12 Hirakata Kaminocho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
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Phone number: 072-841-2790
okami Shrine, a 10-minute walk from Hirakatashi Station, is famous for its plum blossoms and "Green Shade of Mt. Mannenji," one of the Eight Views of Hirakata. It is also attracting attention as a power spot with a "zero magnetic field," which is rare in Osaka Prefecture.
Moga Joga Dining
2-15 Tsutsumicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
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Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 (Dinner reservations required, course menu only)
Closed: Mondays
Phone number: 072-846-3535
Midi Report
10-12 Tsutsumicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
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Business hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-17:00 Saturday, Sunday 12:00-17:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Phone number: 072-843-1525
"Repos de midi" is a pioneering old-style cafe in Hirakatashuku area, which also has a sister store, "Sousou," also in an old-style cafe.
Hirakatashuku juku Kagiya Municipal Museum
10-27 Tsutsumicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
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Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (entry accepted until 16:30)
Closed: Tuesdays (closed the following weekday if Tuesday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays (12/29 - 1/4)
Phone number: 072-843-5128
The Hirakatashuku Kagiya Municipal Museum is the only museum that introduces the history of Hirakatashuku. It is housed in a building that operated as a traditional Japanese restaurant and inn called Kagiya until 1997.
Polish tableware Blau-Berg
Osaka Prefecture Hirakata City Tsutsumicho 10-24 Kagiya Annex 101
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Business hours: Check Instagram
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Phone number: 050-3704-0800
Hokuto's House
Osaka Prefecture Hirakata City Tsutsumicho 10-24 Kagiya Annex 106
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Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and irregular holidays
Phone number: 080-3835-1171
Natural yeast Himemosupan
Kagiya Annex 102, 10-24 Tsutsumicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
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Business hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays (other temporary closures and opening hours may apply)
Phone number: 090-1807-7006
Yodogawa River Park Hirakata District
Miyacho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
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The Yodogawa River Park Hirakata District is a vast park equipped with a BBQ area and stadium. In recent years, it has also become the venue for large events such as fireworks displays. If you look out towards the Hirakata Bridge in the evening, you can see a beautiful sunset.
Text：Tsushin Hirakata
movie：Harumaho
Edit：Rie Tomimoto
Direction：NINGEN Editorial Department（NINGEN Inc.）
*This article was migrated from “Shittonka Osaka.” The information provided is current as of March 2024 and may differ from current conditions. Please check the official websites of each store or facility for the latest operating hours and details.
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