Kuchinawazaka

2024.04.07 At one of Tennoji Nanazaka It is said that when you look from the bottom of the hill, you can see the ups and downs of the road. It is said that the name came from its resemblance to a snake. It has been selected as one of the top 100 green spots in Osaka, and the season of fresh greenery is a good time, but the cherry blossoms add a nice atmosphere. The weeping cherry blossoms from Zenryuji Temple's garden at the bottom of the slope are beautiful.

Kuchinawa refers to a snake. There is a legend that the undulations of the slope from Zenryu-ji Temple to Namei-ji Temple resemble a snake. One of the slopes called Tennoji Nanazaka. You'd think there would be six left, but that's not the case. There are actually eight slopes. These are Shingonzaka, Kiyomizuzaka, Genshojizaka, Aizenzaka, Tenjinzaka, Aisaka, and Shimoderazaka. By the way, there is a shrine (Jizodo) in the middle of the slope. (I couldn't take pictures inside the lattice due to poor footing.) The stone pillar next to it is a mystery. ``Rakutenchi'' was founded by a playboy's grandfather who came to Matsuyama-cho (pronounced ma-cha-machi) from the countryside to buy toys and sweets for Osaka. I've heard that it was an entertainment facility for movies and other things that used to exist in front of Sennichimae. I also heard that it existed until around the time my late father was born (1930). So, what is "Yajima Yoshokuten"? Does it have something to do with Sakunosuke Oda, who was a foodie? I don't think there will be a Western restaurant in the middle of the hill... 2023.4.14 Successfully photographed from Matsuyamachisuji. Climb from next to Shomyoji Temple. There are various temples and monuments along the way. At a monument that says that the predecessor of Yuhigaoka High School was located in this area, I turned back and headed towards Gakuenzaka. At that time, I was not yet able to walk up and down hills or long stairs.

Beautiful Kuchinawazaka A mysterious place that gives you a glimpse of people's lives On this day as well, two people who appeared to be a married couple were slowly walking down the slope while resting, and I saw them everywhere they went.Saku Oda and Ryo Shiba must have felt something about this slope as well.Saku Oda at the bottom of the slope The wind blows in my heart as I read the literary monuments of I feel like the trajectory of the people who loved this hill can be separated from everyday life.

There's a good forest-like air flowing through it. There was an insect that looked like a human face. There is also a slope at the top of the stairs. Be careful not to slip when the ground is wet.

``Kuchinawa'' is pronounced as slope. Kuchinawa means a snake. Osaka has the image of being completely flat, but it actually has slopes that give it an atmosphere like this. The area around Yuhigaoka along Tanimachisuji on Kamimachi Plateau has steep slopes continuing to the west, and there are many named slopes. It is called "Nanasaka of Tennoji" from the north Shingonzaka Genshojizaka Kuchinawazaka Aizenzaka Kiyomizuzaka Tenjinzaka Osaka There are many sights to see around the slope, and I don't think you could cover all of them in one day. Moreover, there is Ikunitama Shrine at the northern end, and Shitennoji and Isshinji at the southern end. I think it would be more realistic to visit the area in two parts: the northern half and the southern half. Among them, Kuchinawazaka is a beautiful slope with an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a movie. To the left of the starting point for descending Kuchinawazaka, there is a stone monument with a passage in Sakunosuke Oda's novel where this slope appears. There is also a statue of Sakunosuke Oda on the grounds of Ikunitama Shrine, about a 15 minute walk north of here. Don't miss both