We’ve put together Nishinomiya City’s 2020 event information in date order.
We’ll keep updating it as needed☆
Events highlighted in blue are ones Nishitsu has written about in an article.
(We also cover major noteworthy events in nearby cities.)
Long-Running Events
Events that have ended ↓
January 2020 Events
January 1 (Wed)
Hatsu Daiko Nishinomiya Shrine (Thank you for the information.)
First Shrine Visit of the Year Nishinomiya Shrine
New Year Prayer Ceremony (First Shrine Visit, Sanpuku Visit) Mondo Yakujin Tokoji Temple (Thank you for the information.)
First Shrine Visit of the Year Mondo Yakujin Tokoji Temple (Thank you for the information.)
Saitansai New Year’s Day Festival [Chusai] Hirota Shrine
Gardens Lucky Bags Nishinomiya Gardens Advance reservations accepted until December 30
New Year Festival Koshikiiwa Shrine
Lucky bags will be sold at about 80 stores♪ LaLaport Koshien [1/1 (New Year’s Day)] About the dedicated lucky bag waiting line
January 2 (Thu)
Hosha Koto Hajime Festival Nishinomiya Shrine
First Shrine Visit of the Year Mondo Yakujin Tokoji Temple (Thank you for the information.)
Hatsunikkusai Hirota Shrine
January 3 (Fri)
Genshisai Festival Nishinomiya Shrine
First Shrine Visit of the Year Mondo Yakujin Tokoji Temple (Thank you for the information.)
Genshisai Festival [Chusai] Hirota Shrine
[New Year Event] New Year Mochi-Pounding LaLaport Koshien ①12:00–12:30 ②14:00–14:30
Mukogawa New Year Running Meet Mukogawa Sports Club (Thank you for the information.)
January 4 (Sat)
[New Year Event] New Year Lion Dance LaLaport Koshien①12:00–12:30 ②15:00–15:30
First New Year Event Koshien History Museum
Omaehama Cleanup & Winter Migratory Bird Observation Event Omaehama
January 5 (Sun)
Hyakudayu Shrine Festival Nishinomiya Shrine (Thank you for the information.)
January 7 (Tue)
Emperor Showa Memorial Day Remote Worship Ceremony Hirota Shrine
January 8 (Wed)
Offering of a Giant Tuna Nishinomiya Shrine
2020 New Year Concert: Enchanting String Ensemble Hyogo Performing Arts Center Kobe College Recital Hall (Thank you for the information.)
January 9 (Thu)
Arima Onsen Hot Spring Water Offering Ceremony Nishinomiya Shrine (Thank you for the information.)
Off-Site Auxiliary Shrine Nangu Mikarisai Festival（at Nangu within the grounds of Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine） (Thank you for the information.)
Yoi Ebisu Koshikiiwa Shrine
January 10 (Fri)
Toka Ebisu Grand Festival Nishinomiya Shrine (Thank you for the information.)
Opening Gate Ritual and Fukuotoko Selection Nishinomiya Shrine
Off-Site Auxiliary Shrine Nangu Mikarisai Festival（at Nangu within the grounds of Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine） (Thank you for the information.)
Toka Ebisu Koshikiiwa Shrine
24th Charity Calendar Market Nishinomiya City Hall East Building 8F Main Hall (Thank you for the information.)
January 11 (Sat)
Toka Ebisu Nishinomiya Shrine (Thank you for the information.)
Off-Site Auxiliary Shrine Nangu Mikarisai Festival（at Nangu within the grounds of Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine） (Thank you for the information.)
Hakutaka Sake Brewery Tour Information Hakutaka Rokusuien (separate fee required)
Nokorifuku Koshikiiwa Shrine
24th Charity Calendar Market Nishinomiya City Hall East Building 8F Main Hall (Thank you for the information.)
Amairo no Yume: To My Dear Self Koto Hall (Thank you for the information.)
GANG PARADE Nishinomiya Gardens
New Year Wish Ema Plaques Corowa Koshien
January 12 (Sun)
Gather Around, Kid Firefighters! Hanshin Minami Regional Disaster Prevention Base (application required by December 13) (Thank you for the information.)
Hanshin Koshien Stadium Commemorative Pitching Event Koshien History Museum (Thank you for the information.)
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