2025 Nishiwaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

For lunch, I enjoyed a bento box from "Pot 2 Due," the second branch of the Italian bar "Pot"! The nori bento was packed with lots of my favorite side dishes, and every bite was absolutely delicious 💖 On the way back, I also bought plenty of muffins from "sukimado," which made me super happy!! ------------------------------------ 📍 149-5 Nishiwaki, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 🏷️ Irregular holidays ☎️ 080-4015-1495 ------------------------------------

Banshu Textile Industry Expo held in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 🧶 The Banshu Textile Industry Expo, also known as Banhaku, is a fabric market event that brings together the local traditional textile "Banshu Textile" that has been around since the 1950s. There are weaving shops, trading companies, textile and miscellaneous goods stores, and more, and it was a lot of fun! ------------------------------------------- 📍Nishiwaki City Hall Orinas ~ Centered around the former Kurasu family residence 🚃 Free loop bus available from JR Kakogawa Line "Shin-Nishiwaki Station" and "Nishiwaki City Station" ------------------------------------------- #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #HyogoTourism #HyogoTrip

I visited a stylish cafe called 'Cafe mani' in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture! 📍1242 Nomura-cho, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture The exterior of the shop was stylish! The interior was a wonderful space where you could feel the warmth of the wood! The cake I ordered came in a stylish container with coffee! The cake paired well with the coffee and was very delicious!! It was a very relaxing space where I could enjoy a leisurely cafe time! In addition to desserts, they also have pasta, pizza, and potage! I definitely want to go there for lunch too!!

A traditional Japanese cafe opened in Nishiwaki City "cafe merry days"🕊🍃 The tatami seats with a view of the countryside were very comfortable and really soothed my mind and body🌿🫧 The cute bento box with the shop's name engraved on it was filled with rice balls and side dishes made with local ingredients🧺🍙👒 The colors and presentation were really beautiful💖 Bento contents "Magewappa Banshu Seasonal Bento🍱" ✔︎Tamba-produced grain rice ball ✔︎Banshu 100-day chicken rice ball ✔︎Peanut pumpkin and nut miso mayonnaise salad ✔︎Kurodasho Wagyu beef and chiku stew ✔︎Tamba egg and corn chawanmushi ✔︎Zucchini and Tamba tofu miso soup #Domestic travel record

When you think of autumn leaves in the Kansai region, you probably think of Kyoto, Nara, and Shiga, right? ? There aren't many people who think of going to Hyogo to see the autumn leaves, right? ? That's why it's a hidden gem! ! But there are many beautiful spots✨ This time, we'll introduce you to a must-visit autumn leaf spot with a history of 1,400 years, "Sairinji Temple" in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture💡 It is also known as a temple of flowers that can be enjoyed in every season, with cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, and autumn leaves in autumn😄 What is particularly eye-catching is the gradation of autumn leaves that wrap around the approach to the main hall, about 200 meters from the Niomon Gate🌈 The combination of white walls and autumn leaves is a rare sight🍁 In the same Nishiwaki city, there are autumn leaf spots such as "Seisenji Temple" where you can enjoy the collaboration of the main hall and a large ginkgo tree, and "Shogonji Temple" associated with Kuroda Kanbei! Please also visit this place! The best time to see the autumn leaves is mid to late November Why not visit this place to see the autumn leaves this year? 😄 ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍 Sairinji Temple Address: 455 Sakamoto, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: 70 minutes by car from Itami Airport Visiting hours: Free Admission fee: Free ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel diary #Domestic travel

This is a restaurant called Banshu Yoshidaya, a soba noodle shop in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. I wanted to eat soba noodles at the end of the day, so I visited this restaurant. You order using a ticket machine and sit wherever you like. Please note that it is cash only!! The taste of the soba was on a whole different level, very chewy and chewy, and very delicious!! The soup was also delicious, and it seems to have duck meat in it, so it's a restaurant I'd like to visit again if I come to Nishiwaki City. Please go and check it out! 📍Soba noodle shop Banshu Yoshidaya 431 Nomura-cho, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0054 #0 yen trip

This is Wafu Bishamontenno, a Buddhist temple in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The temple is located in the countryside, and is said to bring good fortune in academic achievement and increased wisdom. There is also a sumo ring and local events are held here. If you are looking for good fortune in your studies, please go and visit! 📍Wafu Bishamontenno 〒677-0053 Wafucho, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture #0 yen trip

This is Hime Station in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. There is nothing particularly famous about this station, but it is a place where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere and scenery of the countryside, and the air is very fresh. There are few trains, and the area is mostly residential, with no convenience stores or commercial facilities. If you like small stations, be sure to check it out! #0yentravel

This is Arajin Shrine in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine is home to a magnificently large Zelkova tree that has been designated a Hyogo Prefecture historic site, place of scenic beauty and natural monument. The tree is 650 years old and is simply impressive. The shrine is also very peaceful, and it seems that this Arajin has come to be worshiped as the guardian deity of the local people. You should definitely go and check it out! #0yentravel

A mysterious structure in front of Nihon Heso Park Station in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. This is the Nishiwaki City Okanoyama Museum of Art, a museum that mainly exhibits the works of Nishiwaki City artist Tadanori Yokoo. There is a mural in front of the station with unique paintings on display. There is also a parking lot near the museum, which is free, so if you're interested, please come and see it! ! 📍Nishiwaki City Okanoyama Museum of Art 345-1 Kamihienobucho, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0039 #0 yen trip

The name of the mysterious structure in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture is Terra Dome. It is set together with the Nishiwaki Geoscience Museum, and is a facility themed around the earth and space. It is said to be a monument that is conscious of a dizzy round face, representing the chaotic state of the universe. You can participate in night stargazing events and see the zodiac constellation objects, so please go if you have time! 📍Nishiwaki Geoscience Museum Terra Dome 334-2 Kamihiencho, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0039 #0 yen trip

This is Japan's Navel Park in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Nishiwaki City, where Japan's standard time and meridian pass, is called the navel of Japan because the intersection of 135 degrees east longitude and 35 degrees north latitude is called the navel of Japan, and there is a monument to that. There is also a children's playground here, so it is recommended for families. It is also the venue for the "Navel Nishiwaki Textile Festival" in August, so please be sure to check it out! 📍Japan's Navel Park 334-2 Kamihiencho, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0039 #0 yen trip

This is Japan's Navel Park Station on the JR Kakogawa Line in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The station is located right next to Japan's Navel Park, so it's very accessible. The Kakogawa Line has very few trains, so if you miss one, the next one will be an hour and a half later. There's nothing in particular apart from Japan's Navel Park, other than an art museum. There are no convenience stores, so be careful. If you're a train lover, be sure to check it out! #0yentrip

This is Kumano Shrine in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. This shrine is one that comes up when you drive through Nishiwaki City, and it caught my eye so I decided to stop by. The main deity here is Hayatama-no-Okami. The founding year is unknown, but it was originally called Kumano Gongen, but later it was mistakenly called Hachimansha, and then, using books and other sources, it was changed to the original Kumano Shrine in 1926! If you come to Nishiwaki City, please stop by! 📍Kumano Shrine 677-0023 Nishijima 84, Nishiwaki City #0 yen trip

This is the Kita Harima Eco Museum, a roadside station in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. It's a very interesting roadside station, with not only local food, but also exhibits of Banshu weaving, clothes, hats, and more. It's not large, but it's very interesting to see, and they also have ice cream kudzu bars with a crunchy and bouncy texture. Please go and check it out! 📍Kita Harima Eco Museum 517-1 Terauchi, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 677-0022 #0 yen trip

This cafe is set in a traditional Japanese house in a peaceful area of ​​Nishiwaki. Their pizza dough is quite thin, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the ingredients. The plates are also stylish and seem to be carefully sourced! ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Store: Old house pizza shima305 Address: Shima 305, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 15 minutes walk from Hie Station Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays Parking: Available (free) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kinki Tourism #Hyogo #Hyogo Tourism #Nishiwaki #Cafe #Pizza

The prosciutto pizza is topped with plenty of onions and baby leaves, while the pesto has a basil-flavored sauce topped with bacon and other ingredients. Both are delicious with just the right amount of saltiness. I enjoyed a leisurely lunch while looking out at the garden. This is a restaurant that pizza lovers should visit at least once. [Store] shima305 [Location] Shima 305, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] Approximately 15 minutes walk from "Hinobe Station" and "Nihon Heso Park" on the Kakogawa Line [Business hours] 〈Lunch hours〉 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 to 17:00 (last order 16:00) 〈Dinner hours〉 Thursday, Saturday 17:00 to 22:00 (last order 21:00) [Closed] Monday, Tuesday Visited: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #Old-style cafe #Old-style house #Domestic travel #Nishiwaki City #Pizza #Hidden cafe #Cafe #Hyogo sightseeing #Recommended for dates #Lunch #Girls' night out

~In this tranquil courtyard, feel the atmosphere of Zen and harmony, and let your mind find peace! 🌸🍵 The exquisite garden, trees, flowers and ponds in the courtyard all showcase the unique beauty of Japanese gardens. I strolled along the trail, admiring the details and design of every landscape, and feeling the harmony between nature and humanity. These gardens have become an ideal place for me to meditate and relax, allowing me to forget the hustle and bustle and stress of the world. 🌿🌸🍃 We visited the exhibition in the temple and admired Zen relics and artworks. These exhibitions allowed me to better understand the wisdom and art of Zen, and to gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Hoko-in Temple, while learning about Zen thought and practice methods. These activities brought me closer to Zen wisdom and practice and enriched my journey. 🖼️⛩️📚 This Japanese garden, full of Zen and harmony, not only allowed me to feel the tranquility and beauty of Zen, but also allowed me to have a deep connection with myself and my inner harmony. If you want a journey that allows your soul to come into close contact with Zen, then Hokoin is definitely a place you cannot miss! 🌸🍵🧘 #Japan must-visit check-in spots