How Do You Read This Town Name? Kamigakicho Nishinomiya Quiz

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Here’s the “Nishinomiya Quiz” corner, where getting it right proves you’re a true Nishinomiya expert.

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Q. How do you read this town name? “神垣町”

a. Kamigaki-cho
b. Shingaki-cho
c. Kangaki-cho
d. Jingaki-cho

Nishitsu correct answer rate: 40%

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Kamigaki-cho is a laid-back residential area with lots of fields.

A stone monument along the old Saigoku Kaido road

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The correct answer was “Kamigaki-cho”

The Origin of “神垣町”

神垣町
This name was newly given in Showa 13 because the area is right next to Hirota Shrine.
Kamigaki = the fence or enclosure around a shrine

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The address is Kamigaki-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.