On Saturday, June 13th, it looks like you’ll be able to go inside the Nishinomiya Battery at Gozenohama Park.
Source: 【June 13th Event】Nishihaku Historic Site Tour: Nishinomiya Battery｜Nishinomiya City Website
Nishihaku Historic Site Tour: Nishinomiya Battery
When?
Saturday, June 13th
10:00–12:00
Where?
Meeting point: Nishinomiya Municipal Local History Museum, Lecture Room
Dismissal point: Nishinomiya Battery Historic Site (inside Gozenohama Park)
The meeting point, “Local History Museum,” is here ↓
The address is 15-26 Kawazoe-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
“Nishinomiya Battery” is here ↓
The address is 1-14 Nishihatoba-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
What’s happening?
- Mini lecture on Nishinomiya Battery by a museum curator 📚
- Viewing of historical documents related to the construction of the Nishinomiya and Imazu batteries 🏺
- Interior tour of Nishinomiya Battery 👀
- Guided historic site tour on location 🚶
Schedule ↓
10:00–10:15 Mini lecture on Nishinomiya Battery, Part 1
10:15–10:30 Mini lecture on Nishinomiya Battery, Part 2
10:30–10:45 Document viewing: “Historical Documents on the Construction of the Nishinomiya & Imazu Batteries”
10:45–11:30 On-site tour & commentary
*In case of rain, the on-site tour will be canceled. Only the lectures and document viewing will be held.
Admission?
Free
Capacity?
40 people (first come, first served)
Who can participate?
Registration required
How to apply
Applications are now being accepted by phone (0798-33-1298)!
You can also apply in person at the front desk (1st floor of Nishinomiya Education & Culture Center).
For event details → click here
Final thoughts
This is a rare chance to see the inside of Nishinomiya Battery, which is usually closed to the public. With commentary from a museum curator, it’s a great opportunity to learn about the history of Nishinomiya during the Bakumatsu period and the coastal defenses of Osaka Bay. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a nice walk, this event sounds like a great time!
