It looks like “cooling shelters” have been set up around Nishinomiya City to help prevent heatstroke during extreme heat.
(Information provided by Iroha @ Nishi2 sp)
Here they are↓
Quoted from About the Establishment of Cooling Shelters (Designated Heat Evacuation Facilities)｜Nishinomiya City Website
What are cooling shelters?
They are temporary evacuation spaces where the city opens up air-conditioned public facilities to help prevent heatstroke during extreme heat. Anyone can use them for free, and some locations also appear to have water dispensers.
How long are they open?
Until Wednesday, October 23
Where are they?
| Facility Name | Address | Open Days | Hours | Capacity | Water Dispenser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hall Main Building 1F Public Relations Corner | 10-3 Rokutanji-cho, Nishinomiya City | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 10 people | Yes Bring your own bottle |
| Naruo Branch Office Waiting Area | 3-5-14 Naruo-cho, Nishinomiya City | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 5 people | No |
| Kawaragi Branch Office Waiting Area | 8-1 Kawabayashi-cho, Nishinomiya City | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 3 people | No |
| Koto Branch Office Waiting Area | 3-2-29 Kotoen, Nishinomiya City Appli Koto 3F | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 5 people | No |
| Shiose Branch Office Waiting Area | 1 Najio Shinmachi, Nishinomiya City Shiose Center 1F | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 5 people | Yes Bring your own bottle |
| Yamaguchi Branch Office Waiting Area | 4-1-8 Shimoyamaguchi, Yamaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City Yamaguchi Center 1F | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 5 people | Yes (3F) Bring your own bottle |
| ACTA Nishinomiya Station Waiting Area | 1-1 Kitaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City ACTA Nishinomiya West Building 5F | Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) | 9:00-17:00 | 5 people | No |
Water dispensers are also available at the Main Building, Shiose Branch Office, and Yamaguchi Branch Office🥛
It looks like each facility entrance also has this mark showing that it is a city-designated cooling shelter.
Things to keep in mind
- Please refrain from using the facilities for long periods of time or doing anything that may disturb others.
- Please bring your own drinks. (Some facilities have water dispensers. Please bring your own bottle.)
- Seating is limited, so please be considerate and share the space.
- Please note that temperature adjustments cannot be made.
For details, see the Nishinomiya City website.
Finally
This year has been seriously hot, and as someone who really can’t handle the heat, I can’t go without my handheld fan, cooling towel, and water bottle🥵💦 Even on dangerously hot days, there are times when you just have to go out. It’s really helpful that places like these are open for free where people can cool down.
*Thank you to Iroha @ Nishi2 sp for the information!!
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