Osaka Historic Matsubara Cycling Tour with Traditional Lunch

Located in Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture, Abo Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine known for its spiritual heritage and serene environment. The shrine is particularly famous for its love and relationship blessings, attracting visitors seeking good fortunes in romance and personal connections.

One of the Matsubara Six Shrine Fortune Pilgrimage shrines. Susanoo no Mikoto, Yaekotoshironushi no Mikoto, and Takemikaduchi no Mikoto are worshipped here. According to shrine records, a white cloth was laid down to bring what was at Amami Hill in the Northern Amami region to this location, leading to the shrine being named Nunose and the village being named Mukai Village (currently Kita-Shin Machi).

Nagomi restaurant in Matsubara specializes in dishes featuring Kawachi duck, a brand of Aigamo duck produced locally in Matsubara, Osaka. The restaurant is committed to the "local production for local consumption" philosophy, sourcing the duck fresh every morning. The Kawachi duck is known for its high-quality, firm meat, rich flavor, and a well-balanced sweetness and umami in its skin and fat. This duck was even selected as an ingredient for the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019. Nagomi restaurant in Matsubara specializes in dishes featuring Kawachi duck, a brand of Aigamo duck produced locally in Matsubara, Osaka. The restaurant is committed to the "local production for local consumption" philosophy, sourcing the duck fresh every morning. The Kawachi duck is known for its high-quality, firm meat, rich flavor, and a well-balanced sweetness and umami in its skin and fat. This duck was even selected as an ingredient for the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019.