The city of Matsubara attracts travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience -away from the usual tourist hotspots. We hope you will choose Matsubara as your next destination!

A journey to the city of Matsubara will show you the true soul of Osaka, Japan. Matsubara promises a truly enriching experience whether you are a history buff, shopping enthusiast, or foodie.

The Ultimate Shopping Spots

There is a fantastic, large-scale shopping center in Matsubara where you can find everything you want to purchase in Japan.

Odori Dako

An octopus ball, known as TAKOYAKI shop. Each of their octopus balls contain whole baby octpus! This shop offers freshly boiled octopus in-store every day to keep the quality and the flavor.

The Gramps & Cream

A soft-serve ice cream shop owned by a local dairy manufacturer. Their ice cream is famous for its rich texture that doesn't fall even when it's turned upside down.

ASOBERU Park

A playground for children before enrolling them into elementary school. The park features both the latest play equipment such as projectors, and traditional toys like building blocks.

VS Park Seven Park Amami Branch

This Virtual Sports PARK is a leading Japan's entertainment facility where anyone can easily enjoy regardless of their motor skills or age. More than 34 types of activities are available!

3Coins+plus

A variety store offering a wide range of items, from basic household goods to decorative interior accessories. Most of the items cost 300 yen.

AWESOME STORE

A lifestyle shop originating from Harajuku, Tokyo. They carry primarily interior goods and kitchen items with playful and creative design.

AINZ＆TULPE

A drugstore that focuses on beauty and health. They have wide range of products, including their original cosmetics line called 'LIPS and HIPS'.

MARUZEN

This well-known bookstore holds vast range of magazines, comics, novels and specialized books. The stationery section is filled with practical and exciting items.

DAISO

Japan's leading 100 yen store chain, offering diverse products from house hold items to simple new products.

Matsumotokiyoshi

Japan's leading drugstore chain, offering a vast range of health, beauty, and daily essentials.

ABC-Mart

Japan's leading footwear retailer, offering a diverse selection of popular shoe brands and styles.

By Train: Approx.

15-minute walk from Kawachi-Amami Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line.

Business Hours
Mall 10:00–21:00
Restaurants 11:00–22:00

Historical Legacy

Every corner of Matsubara is related to history. Explore ancient shrines and temples that tell tales of bygone eras. You may feel the traditional Japanese atmosphere.

Fortune-Bringing Matsubara Six Shrine Pilgrimage

An event whiere participants visit six shrines around Matsubara City from New Year's Day until January 15th. Upon visiting all six shirines, attendees receive a commemorative 'Fortune-Bringing Zodiac Daruma'. The event has been getting bigger in recent years. This attracts many visitors every year.

Nunose Shrine

Unique love fortune-telling collaborated with contemporary artists.

Shibagaki Shrine

Touching the 'Tooth God' will make your teeth stronger.

Miyake Shrine

There is a stone said to be where the God of Learning once sat.

Ao Shrine

You can see a colorful and beautiful floral ceiling.

Gado Hachiman Shrine

There is a 'Power Stone' where young people used to test their strength in the past.

Amamikoso Shrine

A massive ema plaque depicting the twelve zodiac signs is on display.

Delectable Cuisine

Come and enjoy Matsubara's local delicacies. We have traditional Japanese dishes to contemporary fusions. You may find varied, delicious foods in Matsubara.

BAKERY&CAFE GAUDI

A bakery famous for its curry bread, which has won the gold prize three times in a Japanese Grand Prix.

Japanese confectionery shop YOSHINOYA
They use carefully selected, safe, and reliable ingredients from all over Japan. They are renowned for Japanese sweets such as 'Ohagi' and 'Fruit Daifuku'.

Pâtisserie Flower

A Western-style confectionery patisserie which is famous for its dessert 'Madame Yoko'. This sweet has been loved over 20 years since it was first produced.

DARUMAYA

A popular restaurant in Osaka where you can enjoy local specialties like kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, and yakisoba at very reasonable prices.

Liquor store IKESHIMA

A liquor store where you can purchase carefully selected SAKE from all over Japan.

A sweets shop YAMAGEN

You can still purchase the 'Raccoon Dog Cake', a chocolate cake that was popular in Japan from the mid-1960s to the 1980s.

Where is Matsubara?

The city of Matsubara is located considerably close to a major metropolitan area of Osaka. Matsubara will provide you a real sense of Japan with its diverse attractions and many activities.

Access to Matsubara City:

From Kansai International Airport:

Kansai International Airport → (Bus or Train) → JR Tennoji Station → (On foot) → Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line Abenobashi Station → (Semi-ExpressTrain) → Kawachi-Matsubara Station (central station of Matsubara City)

From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport):

Osaka International Airport → (Bus or Train) → JR Tennoji Station → (On foot) → Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line Abenobashi Station → (Train) → Kawachi-Matsubara Station (central station of Matsubara City)

From Shin-Osaka Station:

Shin-Osaka Station → (Midosuji Subway Line) → Tennoji Station → (On foot) → Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line Abenobashi Station → (Train) → Kawachi-Matsubara Station (central station of Matsubara City)

Awaji Island: 70 minutes by car

Todai-ji (Nara Prefecture): 50 minutes by car

Shirahama (Wakayama Prefecture): 120 minutes by car

USJ (Universal Studios Japan): 18 minutes by car

Kiyomizu-dera (Kyoto Prefecture): 55 minutes by car

Itami Airport: 48 minutes by train

Kansai International Airport: 47 minutes by train

Shin-Osaka Station: 37 minutes by train

Namba Station: 21 minutes by train.

※All the travel time shown here are rough estimates.