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Kishiwada / Savor life, less strife.

MeowScore 😸81/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Experience the Danjiri Matsuri, a thrilling festival unique to Kishiwada. 🏮

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january

Visit Kishiwada for the Hadaka Matsuri festival! Men wear loincloths and compete to grab a pair of lucky sticks. 🍢

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february

February brings plum blossoms to Kishiwada Castle Park. A sight not to be missed! 🌸

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march

Watch Kishiwada's streets come alive with cherry blossoms! A picture-perfect sight. 🌸

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april

Join Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, a unique festival where ornate floats are pulled through the streets at high speeds. 🎉

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may

May brings the refreshing greens of spring to Kishiwada Park. A perfect time to take a walk! 🌳

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june

The Kishiwada Natsu Matsuri is a summer festival that will leave you electrified! Don't miss the fireworks. 🎆

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july

Get a glimpse into Japan's Edo period with the Kishiwada Castle Grand Festival. Samurai parades and more await! 🐉

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august

Head to the Kishiwada Rakusai Bon Odori and dance the night away under lanterns. A true Japanese summer experience! 💃

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september

Listen to the rhythmic beats and watch as performers carry portable shrines through Kishiwada's streets during the Enokida Matsuri. 🎶

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october

Join the Kishiwada Farm Festival and enjoy local food, music and activities. A perfect autumn day out. 🍁

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november

Take a stroll through Kishiwada Castle Park and enjoy the fiery autumn leaves at their best. 🍂

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december

Experience the magic of Christmas in Japan with illuminations at Kishiwada's Symphony of Lights. A dazzling display! ✨

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Kishiwada is moderate, with some affordable options and some pricey stores. However, the overall cost of living is relatively high, making it more expensive for tourists on a budget.

Try shopping at local markets and take advantage of happy hour deals at restaurants to save money.

Usual visit duration

~1 day

day trip

Usual visit duration

~1 day

day trip

Popular for Kishiwada Castle and Danjiri Festival.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Cash is preferred but credit cards are also accepted. Splitting the bill is not common.

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Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Some bike lanes.

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Not very open-minded

Catnip-infused streets with fish stands every paw's reach. A meow-velous spot for foodie cats.

Bask in the sun-filled Kishiwada Castle, a purrfect spot for historical feline enthusiasts.

Things to do

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Off the beaten path

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Inunakiyama Onsen
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Kishiwada Yume no Danjiri
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Kishi Station Cat
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Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan
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Kishiwada Castle

Off the beaten path

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Inunakiyama Onsen

A rustic hot spring with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The purrfect place to unwind and relax after a day of exploring!

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Kishiwada Yume no Danjiri

A theme park featuring rides, attractions, and a nightly Danjiri show. Meow-nificent for thrill-seeking cats!

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Kishi Station Cat

A famous friendly cat that's always waiting to greet commuters at the station. Pawsome for cat-obsessed tourists!

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Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan

A museum dedicated to the Danjiri Festival, filled with wagons, drums, and costumes. A must-visit for cat-lucky festival enthusiasts!

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Kishiwada Castle

A historic castle with beautiful grounds and a view of the city. A purrfect spot for catstles lovers!

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biking possible

Some bike lanes.

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Not very open-minded

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit Kishiwada Castle

Perch atop the ancient castle walls and take in panoramic views of the city. Don't forget to admire the beautiful cherry blossom trees surrounding the castle!

Try some Kishiwada-style Tako Tamago

A delicious and unique snack that consists of fish paste wrapped around boiled quail eggs and served on a stick. Meow-licious!

Experience a thrilling bullfight

Unlike traditional bullfighting, bulls in Kishiwada are not harmed and instead have balloons attached to their horns while participants try to pop them. Cheer on your favorite 'matador' cat!

Useful external sites

kishiwada-cci.or.jp

Kishiwada City Official Tourism Website↗

Official tourism website for Kishiwada City providing information on attractions, events and accommodations.

www.city.kishiwada.osaka.jp/site/kanko-torism/kishiwadajoweb.html

Kishiwada Castle Official Website↗

Official website of Kishiwada Castle providing information on the castle's history, events, and admission fees.

osaka-info.jp/en/page/kishiwada

Osaka Visitors' Guide: Kishiwada↗

A comprehensive city guide for Kishiwada provided by the Osaka Visitor's Guide website which covers the city's attractions, shopping, and dining options.

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