A corner called “Nishitsu Survey (tentative)(We might do another survey to decide this name too),” where we turn “a simple question for readers + results from the previous question” into an article 👏 Updated every Friday at 20:00.
(Hiratsu does surveys too.Hirakata Tsushin respect project)
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The Previous Survey Was
“Where are the places in Nishinomiya you often go, or used to go, to have fun?”
Submission period:11月3日〜12月9日
Number of responses: 33
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“Where are the places in Nishinomiya you often go, or used to go, to have fun?”
| Place | Responses |
|---|---|
| Kabutoyama Forest Park | 5 |
| Nishinomiya Gardens | 4 |
| Hanshin Park | 3 |
The most popular answer was “Kabutoyama” and “Kabutoyama Forest Park”!
No wonder it ranked second in Hyogo Prefecture’s 2020 tourist numbers ranking.
Second was “Nishinomiya Gardens,” which is often featured on TV and elsewhere.
It has a movie theater, plus restaurants as well as shopping.
You can get most things at Gardens without having to go to Kobe or Osaka (^o^)
Third was “Hanshin Park”.
So many people have memories of Hanshin Park, don’t they?
Previously, when @Nishitsu asked for memories of Hanshin Park, we received an incredible number of them!
There are plenty of other fun places in Nishinomiya too, so we’ll introduce them along with everyone’s comments (^o^)／
I enjoy standing zazen under the big camphor tree at Kaiseiji, east of Nishinomiya City Hall!!
Under the big camphor tree at Kaiseiji, familiar to Nishinomiya residents, I chew on the fallen camphor leaves and take a deep breath through my nose. The refreshing scent fills the air and makes my lungs happy. Everyone should try it. You can notice richness close by without spending money. You can enjoy an activity for the heart. Try it with the crisp fallen camphor leaves. You’ll be moved!! Enjoy yourself.
Male, 50s
Talofofo
I took so many purikura photos there! Arcades felt a little mischievous, and that made me happy lol
Female, 20s
The Nichii that used to be in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi
It wasn’t really a playground, but it was where I hung out when I was in elementary school. I feel like there was a Mister Donut nearby too. I remember stretching up to eat something like a banana crepe sold from a little mobile shop near the entrance… Wicky-san came during summer vacation, and I went to see him lol
Female, 40s
The current Tomato Bowl.
In the old days, right after you entered, there was Dream Boy inside a glass enclosure, and he would talk if you put your hands together. Dream Boy looked pretty scary, so he’s still famous even now.
Female, 40s
Around Kwansei Gakuin
When I lived in Nigawa (Kashio, Takarazuka City), I would get off at Kotoen for exercise and walk past Kwansei Gakuin.
Male, 60+
The Mukogawa riverbed
A place where you can enjoy running, cycling, walking, and even a picnic-like feeling. When I was little, I went there with my parents and fell into the river. It’s a hazy memory, but during the 1970 Osaka Expo, elephants walked from Kobe Port to the Expo site, and I remember the riverbed being used as their nighttime rest area.
Male, 50s
Hanshin Park
I used to feed the elephant.
Male, 50s
Koroen-hama to Imazu-hama
Kurakuen to Shukugawa. You can feel the seasons along the river, and there are lovely shops and cafes.
Female, 50s
Kabutoyama Forest Park, Nigawa Field Athletic, Kosei Nenkin Pool
When I was in elementary school, I was often taken there. The field athletic course and Kosei Nenkin Pool are both gone now, though.
Male, 40s
Koshienhama Seaside Park
I often took my children there when they were little. There’s parking, and the kids loved playing on the roller slide and other equipment. Even now, every New Year’s, we always go fly kites on the lawn plaza.
Male, 60+
The rooftop of the Co-op that used to be in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi
It was the rooftop of the Co-op in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi. There was an arcade, and playground equipment with a translucent tunnel and a slide. The bottom of the slide was made of rollers, and when you slid down, the flesh on your bottom or your fingers would get caught and hurt. Maybe it was the kind of slide that would be considered too dangerous now lol. There was also a pet shop on the rooftop, so when I went along with my mother for shopping, I’d beg to go up to the rooftop even though she wanted to go home quickly.
Female, 50s
Hama-Koshien Sports Park
The ship-shaped athletic playground is hugely popular with kids.
Male, 30s
Gardens
Simply movies and shopping. If you go to Gardens on a holiday, you’re almost guaranteed to run into someone you know.
Male, teens
Caravan
When I was in university, I loved the Braves and went there every day. For meals, I ate at Ryu-Ryu, Royal K?F?, or Tsukushien, and after eating I had cafe au lait at Kyaraban? All my fun memories from my student days are Nishinomiya, the stadium, and the Braves.
Female, 50s
Traffic Park
When I was a child, I played Seibu Keisatsu make-believe and built bases there. My first kiss was at Traffic Park too.
Male, 40s
It has to be the “Goshinsui” sacred water at Hirota Shrine!!
Everyone, the “Goshinsui” at Hirota Shrine feels warm in winter. In summer, it feels cool. It’s not that the water temperature changes; when the air temperature changes, humans feel it differently. I clean up a few fallen leaves around Hirota Shrine’s “Goshinsui,” purify my left hand, right hand, mouth, and the left hand, right hand, and mouth of my heart, and then I feel centered. I also take a little of Hirota Shrine’s “Goshinsui,” offer it at my Buddhist altar, and express my gratitude. Let’s feel and experience that warmth!! Take care of your body, and be sweet, gentle, and beautiful to yourself.
Male, 50s
Nishinomiya Gardens
There are many fresh, interesting stores, and I discover something every time I go. That said, the parking lot has a complicated, mysterious exit route, so be careful not to scrape the walls!
Male, 60+
Kabutoyama, Kitayama Botanical Garden
At Kitayama Botanical Garden on Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy matcha in the garden.
Female, 60+
LaLaport Koshien
It has everything from cute variety shops to tasty restaurants, so I never get bored no matter how many times I go.
Female, 40s
It has to be the Jizo statue right in front of the Hankyu Kurakuen-guchi ticket gate!!
The Jizo statue at Hankyu Kurakuen-guchi Station has a roof even when it rains, plus a bench where you can put your bags. You can casually, calmly, comfortably, and safely enjoy paying your respects 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Wait!! There’s a rabbit praying too. It’s a Jizo statue that helps you notice your own kindness and the kindness of the people around you. I’m grateful to the people who take care of it. Thank you. That’s it, I’m going to the Jizo statue at Hankyu Kurakuen-guchi Station right now.
Male, 50s
Hanshin Park
The elephant was cute, and the rides were fun too.
Male, 50s
Nishinomiya Gardens
It’s close to the station and has all kinds of shops, so even if you don’t have a specific errand, I recommend going with friends to browse different stores or have tea!
Female, 20s
Kumano Shrine
Sorry for the very old story, but on my way home from school, I would stop by and play at Kumano Shrine. My friends and I explored the shrine and ran all over the place, haha. The pine grove was spacious, and even though it was a shrine, it had swings too, so for kids back then it was the perfect playground.
Female, 60+
Nishinomiya Public Hall
It had a cooling water dispenser, which was rare at the time, so I went there to drink from it. When you stepped on something like a switch with your foot, cold, cold drinking water would shoot out, and it felt mysterious 〰 haha. At the public hall, they also regularly showed movies for free! I went to see lots of monster movies for kids. Mothra vs. Godzilla had an amazing audience.
Female, 60+
