Kyuan-ji Temple In the year 725 a Buddhist monk named Gyoki was directed by Emperor Seimu to open Kyuan-ji Temple. The temple and its Sakura-mon (two-storied gate) has become an important cultural asset, located only a 2 min. stroll from Fushioukaku. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was known to visit the temple and is also said to have started the popular moon viewing meets here. Kyuan-ji Temple was a very prosperous site during the blossoming of the rich green foliage in the springtime and the color turning of the leaves in autumn. Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum Nisshin Foods Museum. See the exhibition of the shack where instant ramen originated and experience (reservations are required) what its like to make hand made ramen. Kureha Shrine This Shrine is where the Kureha deity can be worshipped and is the site of the first fiber god in Japan. Ikeda Castle Remains Park The remains of Ikeda Castle, which was destroyed by Oda Nobunaga, has been developed into a park where visitors can enjoy a Japanese style garden and look out over the area using the observation deck. Satsukiyama Park Satsukiyama Park is very popular spot, well known for blooming azaleas in the spring and the leave color changing in autumn. There are also hiking courses, Australian animals such as wombats and wallabies in the zoo and city forestation and botanical gardens. FUSHIO-KAKU Address: 128-1 Fushio-cho, Ikeda, Osaka, Japan 563-8585 Phone: (072) 751-3540   Fax: (072) 751-0420   Email: info@fushioukaku.co.jp