Nishinomiya
Nishinomiya (西宮) is a city in Hyogo prefecture, Japan. It is located inbetween Kobe and Osaka
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Get around
See
Nishinomiya Shrine (西宮神社). It is a Shinto Shrine located near Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. The Ebisu festival is held here every year in January.
Hanshin Tigers (阪神タイガース). Go to Koshien Stadium to see one of Japan's oldest baseball teams. Fans of the Tigers are known to be the most fanatical and dedicated. The stadium itself is the oldest in Japan and is famous for having a grass field, dirt infield, and being visited by Babe Ruth. The summer high school baseball tournament is held here every year.
Do
Kidzania. In this roleplaying theme park children can act out different occupations, earn money, and learn about the adult world. Located next to Lalaport.
Buy
Nishinomiya Gardens (西宮ガーデンズ). This new mall at Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station on the Hankyu line features over 400 specialty shops, restaurants, and a movie theater.
Lalaport Koshien. A small mall with stores, restaurants, arcade, and the Ito Yokado supermarket. This is a nice place to shop with the family. The mall is a short walk from Koshien Stadium.
