12 Recommended Spots to See the First Sunrise of the Year in Nishinomiya【Nishitsu Matome】

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Sunday, January 1, 2025 weather: Sunny☀️

Has everyone decided where they’re going to watch the first sunrise of the year yet?

This time, Nishitsu has put together a list of recommended spots in Nishinomiya where you can see the first sunrise🌅

Up in the Mountains

Nigawa Landslide Museum

Nigawa Landslide Museum sits on elevated ground with a sweeping view toward Osaka, making it a perfect first-sunrise spot.

Here it is on the map↓

The address is 10-1 Nigawa Yuri-no-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.

Kannoji Temple (Kabutoyama)


Getting from the parking lot up those stairs is honestly a bit of a climb. But that’s exactly why the view from up there is so amazing.

Kannoji Temple is a popular spot that gets packed every year with people coming to see the first sunrise.

Here’s the location on the map↓

The address is 25-1 Kabutoyama-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.

Kabutoyama Forest Park

If the weather is clear, you might be able to see far enough to spot Abeno Harukas.

It’s about a 10-minute walk from the south-side parking lot.

Here’s the panoramic view↓

Here it is on the map↓

The address is Kabutoyama-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.

Higashi-Rokko Observatory (Royu Driveway)

At the highest observatory in Nishinomiya, you’ll get a panoramic view with Kabutoyama spread out below. If you’re after a spectacular view, this is the place!

Here’s the map↓

The address is 1-68 Koshimizu Shakeyama, Nishinomiya.

Haruhi-zaka Slope

Here it is on the map↓

The address is around 18 Kurakuen Niban-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.

Near the Sea in Nishinomiya

If you live in the southern part of the city, the seaside is easy to get to, and you can get a beautiful view of the sunrise too.

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