Osaka Town Clock Bell

おおさかまちじゅうじほうしょう

Other languages :日本語

投稿日:

Osaka Town Clock Bell

In the Edo period (1603 to 1867), this hanging bell, 1.9 meters high and weighing 3 tons, was rung 12 times per day to tell townsfolk the time of the day. Though it was taken away in 1870, it was returned to its present site in 1985. Now, it rung three times per day.

Search route from current location
Address
2-2, Tsurigane-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Transportation
●Subway: Tanimachi Line: Tenmabashi Station (T22).
●Other: Keihan Line: Tenmabashi Station.
Was this Information helpful?
Yes Not really
0 of 0 people found this helpful.
同じエリアにこんなスポットがあります!
Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine

Originally dedicated to the goddessof food, clothing and shelter,about 2,000 year ago, this shrineis …

大阪城
Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle was built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1583, and was razed to the ground after repeated bat …

Presumed Site of Ishiyama Honganji Temple

The place name “Osaka” was first used in text written by Rennyo, the 8th generation head …

大槻能楽堂
Ohtsuki Noh Theatre

“Noh” theater is musical theater consisting mainly of singing and dancing by a leading a …

The Site of Gassan Sadaichi's Residence

Sadaichi Gassan was born in 1836 and was a sword smith. Even after the decree abolishing the wearing …