As a skater, I'm constantly scouring Google Maps for spots and parks to practice. One free park resides near Shijonawate station, a neighborhood that looks like it hasn't changed since the early 80s, in the city of Daito. But near the station, I stumbled across a very new and chic outdoor plaza,
Keitto, complete with dining and shopping. A stark contrast to the rest of the neighborhood, it was a look around.
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Not the easiest place to get to for us; it took an hour and a half to reach by multiple trains. That's primarily due to the mountains (visible in the background) that we had to go around. From Osaka directly, just about a 30-minute train ride.
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The plaza hosts various independent shops, cafes, bakeries, and craft stores.
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I love it when I stumble across a shop that I know I can use for gifts for my partner. At least, I think so...
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Don't you sometimes wish you were small again to play with things designed for children?
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Of course, we weren't going to come if there wasn't food.
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Karage (fried chicken) set for about 6 or 7 bucks. Really tasty and fresh.
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| Shijonawate is adorned with over a hundred of these Santa statues hiding throughout the town. |
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