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      Kannoji Temple
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  • Kannoji Temple
      Kannoji Temple
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  • Pagoda of Kannoji Temple
      Pagoda of Kannoji Temple
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  • Jizou at Kannoji
      Jizou at Kannoji
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Kabutoyama Forest Park

Kabutoyama Forest Park, Nishinomiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Kabutoyama Forest Park is located on Mount Kabutoyama around Kannoji Temple and across from Kitayama Reservoir. It is a nice place to go to get away from the city, especially for those in Osaka or Kobe. The area is mostly forested and there are trails around. Kannoji Temple... 

Nishinomiya Shrine

Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Nishinomiya Shrine is the head shrine of the Ebisu sect of Shintoism. The shrine's Ebisu Festival is very famous in the area, although I did not go to that. The shrine grounds are pretty large and include a nice pond with bridges that are nice to stroll about.Entrance is... 

Hirota Shrine

Hirota Shrine, Nishinomiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Hirota Shrine is a very old shrine. It was given mention in the Nihon-Shoki, one of Japan's oldest historical texts. During the Heian Period it was designated as one of the nation's top 22 shrines. The Heian court made annual offerings here. The shrine was once known as... 

Jurinji Temple

Jurinji Temple, Nishinomiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Jurinji Temple is said to have originally been built by the famous Priest Kukai (Kobo Daishi), founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. The temple you see today is old but not the original, which burned down hundreds of years ago. The stones at the bottom of the temple are... 

Kannoji Temple

Kannoji Temple, Nishinomiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Kannoji Temple is a 9th century temple located on Mount Kabutoyama. It has a unique entry gate not seen at most temples. The temple grounds seem relatively small however there is a path leading up the mountain around back that takes you to an open area with a monument and... 

Going up to the Rokoo...

Going up to the Rokoo..., Nishinomiya

 Eiji Says:  Going up to the Rokoo moutains. And u can have Jingiskan Barbecue on the top of the mountains. 

Restaurants  

Goo: Fresh sea food!

Goo: Fresh sea food!, Nishinomiya

 Eiji Says:  This restaurant is Japanese pub house. Raw sea fish , we call Sashimi, is very fresh and tasty. Taste of food is very good. We can drink various Japanese local Sake, and Shouchuu. We often go to this restaurant. SashimiJapanese food 

Gomenya: Nice Italian food

Gomenya: Nice Italian food, Nishinomiya

 Eiji Says:  Delicious Italian restaurant Vegetable saladCold capellini with cold ovum and sardine 

Tapa Tapa Tapas: Spanish Tapas

Tapa Tapa Tapas: Spanish Tapas, Nishinomiya

 Eiji Says:  This restaurant is Spanish Tapas bar. We can have Tapas with wine. We often go to this restaurant. Tapas is tasty. TapasPaellaAjilloSpanish omletteJamon IbericoGrilled lambchopTarto 

Banba-tei: Kitaguchi Udon

Banba-tei: Kitaguchi Udon, Nishinomiya

 Namazu Says:  Udon, soba, donburiThis is the best place for a quick cheapish meal in Kitaguchi. Tiny, friendly. There are only a few tables and several bar seats. During lunch time it's pretty common to share your table with stranges.The owner is super friendly, but enjoys speaking... 

Transportation  

Getting to Nishinomiya

Getting to Nishinomiya, Nishinomiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Because Nishinomiya is situated between the two major cities of Osaka and Kobe, it is well-connected by train. Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, and JR Railway all have stops in Nishinomiya.Hanshin Railway's main stop in Nishinomiya Station. For those going to see the Hanshin... 

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Hirota Shrine and Mount Kabutoyama

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 My main purpose for coming to Nishinomiya was to visit Hirota Shrine however, since I had the day to spend, I also went to see some sites on Mount Kabutoyama. Kabutoyama has a few famous temples as...... 

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  i live in Shukugawa town, which is located between Kobe and Osaka city. Very comfortable and cute town! In spring, it is famous for cherry blossoms along the river Shukugawa. In the north area of... 

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Nishinomiya is Hanshin Tigers

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