Tondabayashi Jinaimachi
A religious, self-governing town developed during the Sengoku period around the Koshoji Betsuin temple. Even today, the original street layout remains largely intact, and it is the only town in Osaka Prefecture designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The original town consisted of six streets and seven blocks centered on Koshoji Betsuin, measuring Approx. 400 m east to west and Approx. 350 m north to south-almost the same size as present-day Tondabayashi-cho.
I really liked the quiet atmosphere of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi. The old houses, wooden lattice windows, and stone-paved streets are all very well preserved. There aren't many commercialized shops, so you can simply stroll around and look at the old houses, which makes it easier to get a sense of what this small town was originally like.
