Izumisano

Izumisano is a city in Osaka Prefecture that stretches from Osaka Bay to the inland hills, including Kansai International Airport on an artificial island within its administrative boundaries. The urban area contains residential neighborhoods alongside commercial zones, while the eastern slopes hold forests and cultivated hillsides.

From the 5th to the 7th century, the area held burial mounds of the Kofun period, marking it as a significant resting place for regional rulers. Later, the land evolved into the Hine-no-sho estate of the Kujo family, supplying rice and other goods to Kyoto over centuries.

The name refers to the nearby Izumi range, a familiar landmark for residents and travelers crossing the coastal plain. Many streets and parks combine modern buildings with greenery where locals walk and rest during their daily routines.

Kansai International Airport provides access to domestic flights and international connections, while commuter trains run directly into the city center. Highway exits link the city to Osaka and other regional destinations, making it easy to find your way around.

Mount Inunaki hosts a pilgrimage route created around 1300 years ago that winds through gorges with waterfalls to Shipporyuji Temple. On the higher sections of the path, rare plant species grow that hikers can observe only in this corner of the region.

Location: Osaka Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kinokawa, Kaizuka, Sennan, Kumatori, Tajiri

Website: https://city.izumisano.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.40694,135.32753

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44