Between Osaka-kobe Takarazuka �@Takarazuka is a 20-minute ride by JR Kobe Line, or 30-minutes by Hankyu Railway from Osaka to Kobe. There are some attractive spots to visit. The city is well known as having been the home of Takarazuka, the famous operetta company and the hometown of Tezuka Osamu, who is one of the greatest animation writers. Tezuka Osamu Museum stands here in memory of him. Nakayamadera Temple is famed for the Buddha of easy delivery. Kiyohsikojin Senshoji Temple is popular for the God of a cooking stove and fire. Kohama prospered as a town of a stage, and Yamamoto is one of the top three plant producing areas in Japan. Tessai Museum of Art is also a good place to visit. �kHankyu / JR Takarazuka Station�lAn information office is located on the ground floor of the station, change trains at Hankyu Nishinomiyaguchi from Kobe. Takarazuka Theater is on Hankyu Imazu Railway. Takarazukaminimiguchi is the nearest to Takarazuka Theater, or from Takarazuka IC in Chugoku-motorway by car. You can go to Arima hot springs and Rokko by way of Horaikyo. JR Takarazuka station /Hankyu Takarazuka station 5 min. Takarazuka Grand Theater 3 min. The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum 8 min. Hankyu Takarazuka stasion Hankyu Kiyoshikojin station 15 min. Kiyoshikojin Temple 15 min. Hankyu Kiyoshikojin sta. Hankyu Nakayama sta. 5 min. Nakayamadera Temple The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum Flower Road Recommended Spot Takarazuka Grand Theater �@This is the home theater of Takarazuka Operetta Company, or girls�f revue. It was set up in the Taisho era. There are many performers divided into 5 groups: Hana (Flower), Tsuki (Moon), Yuki(Snow),Hoshi(Star),Sora(Space), and they rotate performers. �q0791-84-0321�r�kTakarazuka Station�lon Hankyu Takarazuka Line or Imazu Line, and then a 5-minute walk. The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum �@Takatazuka City is a hometown where Tezuka Osamu spends his 20 years including childhood. He created many great stories and characters satisfying children�fs dreams. The museum is near the Takarazuka Theater. On the stained glass of the front entrance is Astroboy and a Knight with Ribbon, which are popular characters of his masterpieces. His pictures are on display. It�fs a must for animation lovers. �q0797-81-2970�r(Admission 500yen) �kHankyu Takarazuka Line / Imazu Line / JR Takarazuka Line : Takarazuka Station�land then a 8-minute walk. Kiyoshikojin Temple �@In this temple, the main image of Kojinsan well known as the God of the cooking stove. Many people dedicate pairs of tongs to honor him. At the precincts is Tessai Museum of Art where the original pictures are displayed. Tessai is a great master of Southern Chinese painting (18-19 century). A 15-minute walk from Hankyu Takarazuka Line: Kiyoshikojin Station. Nakayamadera Temple It is said that Shotokutaishi constructed the temple. Its main image is well known as the God of "Easy delivery". At the precincts is an Ume tree garden with 600 Ume trees. (No admission fee)A 5-minute walk from Hankyu Takarazuka Line: Nakayama Station. Festival Introduction Ueki-matsuri Festival(beginning of April and September) Fireworks of Takarazuka(August 1st-2nd) Infomation �@Including transportation, you should take at least a half-day or move to visit Takarazuka from Osaka to Kobe. It is also possible to stay over night at either the Takarazuka Hotel �q0797-87-1151�r, or hotels located in Takarazuka Hot springs.