> Kita Ward Toppage > Attractions / The land mark and a historic spot, a historical walk way >>art museum,Museum of Science,Museum Landmarks and Historic Locations Uguisuzuka Nagara-higashi 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka This is said to be either a grave made for a bush warbler who died of grief after the death of Nagarachouja's princess, or the grave of Uguisu Shikibu, the Emperor Kotoku's lady in waiting. Another theory states that the name originates from the fact that bush warblers (uguisu) always announce the coming of Spring by arriving on New Year's Day. Tomb of Ogata Koan Doshin 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka In addition to nurturing much talent at his private school known as Teki Juku. Ogata Koan worked for the development of modern medicine, being the first person in Osaka to vaccinate against smallpox and provide treatment for cholera. The Site of Kawasaki Toshogu Temma 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka This Shrine was founded after the death of Tokugawa Ieyasu by Matsudaira Tadaakira, who became the lord of Osaka Castle after the Summer Siege in 1615. It is said that it was erected for the purpose of erasing the memory of Toyotomi from the people's minds. Birthplace of Yuzo Saeki Nakatsu 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka The great artist Yuzo Saeki traveled to France in 1923 and was influenced by the likes of van Gogh, Vlaminck and Utrillo. He created over 400 works in his brief period of activity before passing away at the age of 30. He now rests at Kotokuji. Sempukan Hall 1-1, Temmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka The building was constructed in 1871 as the reception hall of the Mint. It was Japan's first real western building using the traditional British colonial style. Sempu is an old word for currency. Kan means hall. Monument of Tsurunochaya 8, Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka There are traces of the Chayamachi (teahouse street) in this area which was a great place of recreation until midway through the Meiji Period. It was a place of relaxation for the people of Osaka. It is said the name originated from two cranes (tsuru) kept by the wealthy merchant Matsunami Chikuto. Site of Gempachi Ferry Temmabashi 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka The ferry was used until a bridge was built in 1936. It is famous for its plum and cherry blossoms during spring and is said to have been quite crowded. Yosa Buson wrote a poem that can be roughly translated as "To see the blossoms of Gempachi is to feel like royalty". >>to top Tomb of Kashiku 1-2, Sonesaki, Kita-ku, Osaka After killing her brother in a drunken rage, the prostitute Kashiku made a wish to cure her drunkenness before she was sentenced to death. This grave in Hojoji temple is still often visited by people troubled by drinking. Lullaby of Temma Temma 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka (In Minami Temma Park) The Lullaby of Temma that is sung to this day is about the Temma Fruit and Vegetable Market. It has also been rearranged for modern times. Inscription of the Song of 30-Koku Ships Temma 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka (In Minami Temma Park) The Hakkenya dock was located on the shore opposite the Temma Fruit and Vegetable Market next to what is now Tosabori Street. People in the Edo period used boats called 30-koku ships to travel and carry goods to Kyoto. A song sung at the time is inscribed here. Monument to Morimoto Kaoru Nakatsu 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka (In Nakatsu Park) Morimoto Kaoru, famous for the drama "Life of a Woman", was born here in 1912. After releasing works while a student at Kyoto University, he was active in many areas such as drama, translation, radio drama and movie scenarios before passing away at a young age. Tomb of Oshio Heihachiro 1, Suehirocho, Kita-ku, Osaka Oshio sold off his library to give money to the people and incited a rebellion to help the weak. This failed, and he took his own life. This greatly respected man now lies at rest at Seisyoji. The Osaka Central Public Hall 1-1-27, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka The hall was constructed in 1918 using funds contributed by the late Iwamoto Einosuke. The Public Hall has great historical value as an example of the neo-renaissance architecture of the Taisho period, and is loved as a symbol of Osaka's culture with the greenery and red bricks reflecting off the water around Nakanoshima. The completion of approximately 4 years of earthquake reinforcement and refurbishment work started in 1999 allowed the reopening of the Hall in November 2002 in all its original glory. Kema Lock Gate, Weir, and Monument to the Yodogawa Improvement Work 3, Nagarahigashi 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka In the Meiji period, improvements of the Yodogawa River included construction of steel bridges and the development of canals. The Kema weir was constructed to regulate the flow of water from the former Yodogawa (Okawa) and the Kema lock gate was constructed to allow the passage of boats. These ceased to be used with the completion of a new sluice gate in 1974 and the opening of a new lock gate in 1976. The former weir and the first and second lock gates are now preserved. The monument shows the details of the improvement work that has been carried out. Dojima Yakushi Worship Hall 6, 1-chome, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka The Yakushi-do (Yakushi Worship Hall) has a long history extending back to the time when the land where it was located was so near the shoreline it was named Dojima (Island of the Worship Hall), because the hall could be seen clearly from ships passing by. In those days it was known as "Dojima no O-Daishi-san" (the Dojima Buddhist saint of healing) by people of strong faith. The hall was resurrected with the completion in 1999 of a modern building in the shape of a sphere in the garden of Dojima AVANZA. >>to top >>art museum,Museum of Science,Museum