Near JR Nishinomiya-Najio Station, there is a spacious park called “Shiose Central Park,” built into the slope of a mountain.
It has a gymnasium and a sports field, plus a roller slide and other play equipment children can enjoy, making it something of a hidden gem.
Some people may think you can only get there by car, but that is not the case.
If you take the inclined elevator from JR Nishinomiya-Najio Station, you can reach it on foot in just a few minutes.
This time, we would like to introduce “Shiose Central Park” mainly through photos.
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Inclined Elevator to East Gate
After getting off the inclined elevator, walk west along the road.
You will soon see a sign like this.
Continue straight ahead.
This is the East Gate.
There are two gates, the East Gate and the North Gate, and each has a parking lot.
This is what the East Gate parking lot looks like.
Park Management Office
As you walk from the East Gate, you will come to the management office.
Because the park is built using the mountain slope, it has great views, and you can enjoy the scenery as well.
Continue on, and you will reach an open plaza like this.
The building you can see in the back is the park management office and public restroom.
This is the management office.
Applications for using the facilities can be made here.
There is a grassy plaza next to the office.
Nasion Garden
The northern area of the park is called “Nasion Garden,” where you can enjoy a variety of plants.
The photos were taken in February, so the flowers had not bloomed yet, but in spring you can see many different kinds of flowers.
Multipurpose Ground
In the northern area of the park, there is a “Multipurpose Ground” and “Shiose Gymnasium.”
The “Multipurpose Ground” is basically free to use.
Shiose Gymnasium and North Gate
At the northernmost part of the park are the “North Gate” and “Shiose Gymnasium.”
There is also a parking lot at the “North Gate,” and people using the gymnasium will use this gate.
Nasion Terrace
The central part of the park is a terrace built into the slope, with interestingly shaped monuments and other features.
Tennis Courts
In the area next to Nasion Terrace, there are four tennis courts.
They have artificial turf and lighting for night games.
Nasion Circular Plaza
This is also built into the slope, forming a large bowl-shaped outdoor stage.
Nature Trail Mountain Path Course
In the southern area of the park, there is a “Nature Trail.”
The trail is a mountain path, making it perfect for a casual walk.
