Kanmaki, Osaka

Kanmaki (上牧町) 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).

Geography
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".

Transport
Kanmaki is close to Kammaki Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.

Education

 * Takatsuki Municipal Kanmaki Kindergarten
 * Takatsuki Municipal Kanmaki Elementary School

Shrines and temples

 * Kasuga Shrine
 * Honchō-ji Temple