How Do You Read This Nishinomiya Place Name? “角石町”【Nishinomiya Quiz】

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This is the “Nishinomiya Quiz” corner, where knowing the answer proves you’re a true Nishinomiya expert.

Here’s today’s quiz↓

Q. How do you read this town name? “角石町”

Correct answer rate within Nishitsu: 60%(It had mistakenly been shown as 0%)

The upper reaches of the Shukugawa River in Sumiishi-cho…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The correct answer is “Sumiishi-cho.”

 

 

Koyo Gakuin High School is located in Sumiishi-cho. The students climb an incredibly steep hill to get to school.

The name “Sumiishi-cho” is said to come from “sumi,” meaning a corner or edge, referring to one corner of a stone-producing area.

 

 

 

Sumiishi-cho is here on the map↓

The address is Sumiishi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.