Walking through the Traditional Community “Hirano” and Summer Festival of Kumata Shrine
Walking tour's theme
Hirano, located in the southeast of Osaka, has changed little since its founding in the middle ages. With its historical temples and shrines, walking in Hirano makes one feel as though time has stopped. July 12th is Hirano’s special day, as Kumata Shrine holds its exciting summer festival. This tour will explore the central area of Hirano and enjoy Kumata Shrine’s summer festivities.
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (scheduled),
Sunday July 12th, 2009
Meeting Place: Lobby of Hotel Chuo at 12:45
1-1-12 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka 557-0002, Japan (Near the East Exit of Shin-Imamiya Station, JR Osaka Loop Line)
Seats: approx. 15 persons
Language: English & Chinese mandarin
Cost: Free, only actual expenses!!
Application: Email your request to the Hannan University (Email address: matsumuy@hannan-u.ac.jp) with name(s), age and sex of applicants, contact (applicant's hotel name, etc.) and email adress. The university will email you back for confirmation.
Sunday July 12th, 2009
Meeting Place: Lobby of Hotel Chuo at 12:45
1-1-12 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka 557-0002, Japan (Near the East Exit of Shin-Imamiya Station, JR Osaka Loop Line)
Seats: approx. 15 persons
Language: English & Chinese mandarin
Cost: Free, only actual expenses!!
Application: Email your request to the Hannan University (Email address: matsumuy@hannan-u.ac.jp) with name(s), age and sex of applicants, contact (applicant's hotel name, etc.) and email adress. The university will email you back for confirmation.