Nishiwaki, Japan
西脇市
Nishiwaki is a town of 38,673 people in Hyōgo, Japan, founded in October 1, 2005.
Why visit Nishiwaki
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 140 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Touryū-nada, 三草山, 西脇経緯度地球科学館 and 播州織工房館.
Weather in Nishiwaki
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About Nishiwaki
Nishiwaki (西脇市, Nishiwaki-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 39,001 in 17210 households and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 132.44 square kilometres (51.14 sq mi). The city calls itself "The Navel of Japan (Nihon no Heso)." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation
From the Wikipedia article Nishiwaki, Hyōgo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks45
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Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes140
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History
The area of Nishiwaki was in ancient Harima Province. In the Edo Period, most of the area was tenryō territory under direct administration of the Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Sugata, was created within Taka District, Hyōgo with the creation of the modern municipalities system April 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on November 1, 1917, changing its name to Nishiwaki. On April 1, 1952 Nishiwaki merged with the neighboring villages of Hino, Shigeharu, and Hiesho to form the city of Nishiwaki. On October 1, 2005, the town of Kurodashō (from Taka District) was merged into Nishiwaki.
From the History section of Nishiwaki, Hyōgo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship45
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare50
Map of Nishiwaki
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kobe Airport (UKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 45 km away.
- Yashiro 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Ono 15 km south, about 15 min by car
- Sasayama 24 km northeast, about 24 min by car
- Sandachō 26 km southeast, about 26 min by car
- Kakogawachō-honmachi 27 km southwest, about 27 min by car
- Himeji 31 km southwest, about 31 min by car
- Kobe 38 km southeast, about 38 min by car
- Akashi 37 km south, about 37 min by car
- Wadayama 38 km north, about 38 min by car
- Takarazuka 41 km southeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nishiwaki-shi P9120437, Akiyoshi's Room, Public domain
- Asahi market (Nishiwaki) 02, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Asahi market (Nishiwaki) 03, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Nishiwaki City Hall 20260823, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Nishiwaki Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Nishiwaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Shinki Bus Nishiwaki Sales Office, 藤谷良秀(Fujitani Yoshihide), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabucho, Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0053, Japan - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Nomuracho, Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0054, Japan - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Nomuracho, Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0054, Japan - panoramio (1), shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Gonosecho, Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0014, Japan - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- JRW Kumoha102-3556 at Nishiwakishi Station, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Saho-Jinja Kato-Hyogo 佐保神社社殿（兵庫県加東市社）例祭 DSCF0357, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Komyoji(Kato) 42, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hyogo prefectural Nishiwaki Technical high school, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Cross Society Taka Hospital, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nihon-heso-koen Station ag10 14, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Naritasan-horinji,成田山法輪寺、初詣1014708, 松岡明芳, CC BY 3.0
- 2015-09-06 Banshu-ori kobokan 播州織工房館 DSCF3243, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nishiwaki Municipal Hospital, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kawashimo shrine, 藤谷良秀(Yoshihide Fujitani), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nishiwaki Miraie exterior 2019-11 ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt.mikusa-kato,hyogo 3285637三草山－兵庫県加東市, 溜池五郎, CC BY-SA 3.0
- テラ・ドーム1, No machine-readable author provided. おぉたむすねィく探検隊 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Hyogo-u, Hyogo University of Teacher Education, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hyogo Prefectural Nishiwaki High School, Emonhori, CC BY 3.0
- Halows Isegaoka, Carpkazu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hyogo-kitaharima-SSS, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- 150523 Hyogo Prefectural Harima Central Park01s5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Nishiwaki City Nishiwaki Elementary School, 投稿者, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NishiwakiCenterForResident, Emonhori, CC BY 3.0
- Nishiwaki junior high school in Nishiwakicity 01, Mti, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nishiwaki municipal Nishiwaki hospital, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saho-jinja Romon, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Nishiwaki City Shigeharu Elementary School, 問いかける電柱, CC BY 4.0
- 2021-06-08 Naritasan-horinji,成田山法輪寺、空撮 DJI 0870, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Kishi House Shuoku 20260823 01, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Old Kishi House Shuoku 20260823 02, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Old Kishi House Hanare 02, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Orinas, Sun.Gun.Run-N, CC BY-SA 4.0
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