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3947 - Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan

Ibaraki  茨木市  is a suburban city of Osaka and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. It has a population of 285 000. It is mainly a commuter town, by is also a regional commercial centre and distribution hub for northern Osaka.  The card shows the Gokuraku Bridge and the Castle Tower at Osaka Castle  大坂城 . The castle is considered one of Japan's most famous landmarks. It was built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Gokuraku Bridge is one of two places to cross the inner moat.  The castle is open to the public. It is a popular spot during festival seasons.