Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu

Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu outward appearance

Takarazuka Revue and hot spring town, Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu wakamizu was a higly regarded ryokan in Takarazuka reopened as "Hotel Wakamizu" in 1996.
It is close to Osaka,Kobe and Kyoto,situated by the foot of Mt Rokkou by the Muko River.

There are both large indoor and outdoor baths and hot springs on the top floor which offer panoramic views of the Osaka plains.Following a relaxing and luxurious solid cypress private bath, a succulent meal is the icing on the cake.
Our aim is to be a new age ryokan, offering consistent and complete service to all our guests as well as convention facilities.
We also have rooms available for parties and meetings.

＜Location＞
・23 - 28 minutes by shuttle bus from Itami International airport in Osaka.
・70 minutes by car from Kansai International Airport in Osaka.
・25 minutes by train from central Osaka.

Takarazuka Onsen tourist information and Takarazuka Revue

Takarazuka Revue

Takarazuka Revue Takarazuka Revue is a representive Japanese female group whose headquarters are located in Takarazuka.
Its premiere showing was in 1914, with the objective of "national theatre for everyone's enjoyment",

Takarazuka Revue became very famous as the first troupe who played revue premierely in Japan.
They perform a range of genres such as historical, fantasy, and science fiction etc
The greatest characteristic which was especially made for Takarazuka Revue is its dedicated orchestra which skillfully renditions many famous pieces.
In addition, there is a rotating stage,Apron stages with a custom lighting system. The sets are further enhanced by the perfomers'
(From Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakazumi about 10 minutes walk)

Takarazuka Revue homepage http://kageki.hankyu.co.jp/

Takarazuka public Tezuka Osamu Memorial Hall

Takarazuka public Tezuka Osamu Memorial Hall "Manga God" who represents Japan provided the artwork, whose previous works include the world famous "Tetsuwan Atomu" (Astro Boy) and "Hinotori"

Tazuka Osamu spent his childhood and adolescent years (between ages 5-24) in Takarazuka.
Takarazuka public Tezukaosamu Memorial Hall is a facility completed on April 25th, 1994 to provide dreams and hopes for future young generations as well as to pass on his exclusive work with a mind to "respect natural love and life".(From Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu, it is about a 10 minute walk)

Tezuka Osamu Memorial Hall http://tezukaosamu.net/

Kiyoshikoujin Seicyo Temple

Kiyoshikoujin Seicyo Temple Kiyoshikoujin Seicyo Temple was built in 896 by Uda Emperor.
It is a temple with the history of 1100 years assuming Dainichi Buddha as a principal idol.
This temple is called The God of fire.Tessai Musem in the temple.Containing 1200 paintings, writings and posters. Tessai TOMiOKA master of art for public viewing.

Kiyoshikoujin Seicyo Temple
http://www.kiyoshikojin.or.jp/en

Nakayama temple

Nakayama temple Nakayama temple was built by Shotoku Taishi.It has been known for generations as place where pilgrims pray for safe child delivery.
The main woodern carved buddha has 11 sides of Bodhisattva. It has been designated as a precious piece of the cultural heritage of Japan.

Nakayama temple http://www.nakayamadera.or.jp/top.html

Hijmeji castle

Hijmeji castle Hijmeji castle is located in Himeji city,in Hyogo prefecture.It was built in the early Meiji period.The cloister still stands today and is listed in Japan and Unesco as a world heritage site.

Hijmeji castle http://www.himeji-castle.gr.jp/index/English/index.html