It looks like the “29th Miyakko Walking” event, starting from Shukugawa, will be held on Saturday, November 29.
Here↓
About the 29th Miyakko Walking
When is it?
Saturday, November 29
Held rain or shine; canceled in stormy weather
Start reception: 9:30–10:30
Finish reception: 11:00–14:00
If canceled, an announcement will be posted on the Nishinomiya City website
Where is it?
Start venue: Shukugawa Community Center (general course) / your home (family course)
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-39 Hagoromocho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
Finish venue: Rokutanji Minami Park
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 11-17 Rokutanji-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
What will they do?
- Under the theme of getting to know our town, participants will take a relaxed stroll through the streets of Nishinomiya. Invite your family and friends, and you might discover something new〜✨
- Look for the answers to quiz questions while walking, then check your answers at the finish venue. If you’re a true Miyakko, you might breeze right through them〜📝
- At the finish venue, there will be plenty to enjoy, including a raffle, sales of original local sweets, music performances from “Koshien Machinaka Fes,” and food trucks🎶
By the way, the quiz looks like this↓
Quoted from the Nishinomiya City website: About the 29th “Miyakko Walking” event, “Getting to Know Our Town”
What are the courses?
General course (about 8 km)
Shukugawa Community Center → Otani Memorial Art Museum, Nishinomiya City → Miyakko Kidsdam → Nishinomiya Shrine → Rokutanji Minami Park
Those confident in their stamina can also choose the challenge course, which goes from Miyakko Kidsdam via Shin Nishinomiya Yacht Harbor.
Family course
Walk any route you like from your home to Rokutanji Minami Park.
Course details and notes are here↓
29th Miyakko Walking Course Guide
How much does it cost?
Participation is free
Is there a capacity limit?
No capacity limit listed
Who can participate?
Anyone who is healthy and has enough stamina can participate
Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian
How to apply
Advance registration closed on Tuesday, November 18
Same-day registration is available for the general course
Register at the start venue between 9:30 and 10:30
Notes
・Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking
・It’s a good idea to bring a water bottle, rain gear, first-aid supplies, and writing utensils
・For the family course, the route from your home to the finish venue is not covered by accident insurance
Finally
Even familiar scenery can reveal little surprises when you take your time walking through it, like, “Oh, was that always there?”
It’s also good exercise, so feel free to join in while chatting with family or friends〜.
