Kanmaki, Osaka
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Kanmaki (上牧町, Kanmakichō) is a neighbourhood in the city of Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is known for having one of The 100 Views of Nature in Kansai, Udono no yoshihara (鵜殿のヨシ原).[1]
Kanmaki is positioned between Mount Tennōzan and the Yodo River.
History
Kanmaki was historically significant as a place where high quality yoshi, a type of reed, was collected for the production of traditional Japanese instruments、in particular the Shō (instrument). Every February, a yoshiharayaki (reed burning) festival is held at "Udono no yoshi gen".[2]
Transport
Kanmaki is close to Kammaki Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.