This is the “Nishinomiya Quiz” corner, where knowing the answer proves you’re a true Nishinomiya expert.
Here’s this time’s quiz↓
Q. How do you read this town name? “神祇官町”
The correct answer rate among Nishitsu staff was 60%.
The Nishinomiya Sports Center Central Gymnasium Annex is located here.
The correct answer is “Jingikancho.”
The Origin of Jingikancho
The Jingikan was the government office in charge of religious affairs. The rice fields used to cover the costs of entertaining the head of the Jingikan were called Jingikanden, and later became the place name Aza Jingikan, which eventually became the town name.
Jingikancho is here↓
The address is Jingikancho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
