Kuzuha, Hirakata, Osaka
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is a district of north Hirakata, Osaka
, in Japan. It is located approximately 23 minutes by train from Sanjo Keihan Station
in Kyoto and approximately 31 minutes from Yodoyabashi Station
in Osaka.
Since 2004, Kuzuha has seen substantial redevelopment in the immediate station vicinity. This has been through investment by the Keihan company, and because of its prime location as a commuter town
. The station itself is yet to receive any major redevelopment.
(and other stores above), along with the main three-story covered mall. Inside are modern shops, a department store, bakery, small art gallery and a two-storey cluster of restaurants in the 'Dining St.' food court.
Its most obvious landmark building is Kuzuha Tower City, built in 2004. Kuzuha Tower City consists of four residential towers, the tallest being 41 storeys and a height of 138.6 m. There is also a fourth four-storey fitness tower. At the time of its construction it was the highest known base isolation
condominium in the world.
Its close proximity to Yodo River has led to problems with flooding since 1963.
forest of Mount Otokoyama in neighbouring Yawata, Kyoto
. It was the bamboo from this forest that Thomas Edison
(1847–1931) used as filament in his first electric light bulbs. There is a monument to Edison at the Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine, also located on the mountain.
The Shinto shrine of Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū is notable in itself, being one of the three great Hachiman
shrines of Japan. Founded in 859, the present main shrine was built in 1634, by the third shogun
, Tokugawa Iemitsu
.
Hirakata, Osaka
is a city located in north-eastern Osaka, Japan, near the prefectural borders of Nara and Kyoto. It is renowned for its chrysanthemum doll exhibition, as well as Hirakata Park — an amusement park featuring five roller coasters....
, in Japan. It is located approximately 23 minutes by train from Sanjo Keihan Station
Sanjo Keihan Station
Sanjō Keihan Station is a subway station in Higashiyama ward, city of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.-General information:...
in Kyoto and approximately 31 minutes from Yodoyabashi Station
Yodoyabashi Station
Yodoyabashi Station is a train station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Midosuji Line and the Keihan Railway Keihan Main Line...
in Osaka.
Since 2004, Kuzuha has seen substantial redevelopment in the immediate station vicinity. This has been through investment by the Keihan company, and because of its prime location as a commuter town
Commuter town
A commuter town is an urban community that is primarily residential, from which most of the workforce commutes out to earn their livelihood. Many commuter towns act as suburbs of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily, and many suburbs are commuter towns...
. The station itself is yet to receive any major redevelopment.
Buildings
Kuzuha's most notable draw is its shopping mall, Kuzuha Mall. Originally built in 1972 in front of the station, it was a two-story open-air mall with a former JNR Class D51 steam locomotive at its centre. The mall was rebuilt in 2005, opening on April 14, 2005, and the locomotive was moved to Torokko Saga Station in Kyoto. The new Kuzuha Mall consists of multiple buildings, with a separate building for the Kuzuha Mall Kids and UniqloUNIQLO
is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.The company was originally a division of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.. On November 1, 2005, it was restructured as a separate wholly owned subsidiary called Uniqlo Co., Ltd. , which is listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock...
(and other stores above), along with the main three-story covered mall. Inside are modern shops, a department store, bakery, small art gallery and a two-storey cluster of restaurants in the 'Dining St.' food court.
Its most obvious landmark building is Kuzuha Tower City, built in 2004. Kuzuha Tower City consists of four residential towers, the tallest being 41 storeys and a height of 138.6 m. There is also a fourth four-storey fitness tower. At the time of its construction it was the highest known base isolation
Base isolation
Base isolation, also known as seismic base isolation or base isolation system, is one of the most popular means of protecting a structure against earthquake forces...
condominium in the world.
Kuzuha Public Golf Course
Kuzuha Public Golf Course was established in 1957, and is an 18 hole par 70 course. Between 1965 and 1990 the golf course held over 26 international professional tournaments, and still holds regular national competitions.Its close proximity to Yodo River has led to problems with flooding since 1963.
Local area
Along the northern edge of Kuzuha is the bambooBamboo
Bamboo is a group of perennial evergreens in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family....
forest of Mount Otokoyama in neighbouring Yawata, Kyoto
Yawata, Kyoto
is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 74,150, with 31,120 households and the density of 3,042.68 persons per km². The total area is 24.37 km²....
. It was the bamboo from this forest that Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. In addition, he created the world’s first industrial...
(1847–1931) used as filament in his first electric light bulbs. There is a monument to Edison at the Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine, also located on the mountain.
The Shinto shrine of Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū is notable in itself, being one of the three great Hachiman
Hachiman
In Japanese mythology, is the Japanese syncretic god of archery and war, incorporating elements from both Shinto and Buddhism. Although often called the god of war, he is more correctly defined as the tutelary god of warriors. He is also divine protector of Japan and the Japanese people...
shrines of Japan. Founded in 859, the present main shrine was built in 1634, by the third shogun
Shogun
A was one of the hereditary military dictators of Japan from 1192 to 1867. In this period, the shoguns, or their shikken regents , were the de facto rulers of Japan though they were nominally appointed by the emperor...
, Tokugawa Iemitsu
Tokugawa Iemitsu
Tokugawa Iemitsu was the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty. He was the eldest son of Tokugawa Hidetada, and the grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Iemitsu ruled from 1623 to 1651.-Early life :...
.