Enjoy History and Nature at Haniwa Park!
**Enjoy History and Nature at Haniwa Park!** When we think of kofun (ancient burial mounds), most of the enormous keyhole-shaped ones are designated as imperial tombs, making them off-limits to the public. However, there's an exception in Osaka—a keyhole-shaped tomb that you can actually visit! This kofun is now a lush park spanning 9 hectares. The inner embankment surrounding the mound offers a 1 km loop, perfect for walking or running. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, and on sunny weekends, you'll often see families enjoying picnics. One of the park's highlights is the reenactment of the "Great King's Haniwa Festival" on the inner embankment. This is the only place in Japan where a haniwa ritual site is recreated, featuring about 190 haniwa figures, including houses, people, and animals. The sight is truly spectacular! Some of these haniwa can even be touched, allowing visitors to feel a direct connection to history. Why not refresh yourself in ...