Hirota Shrine, Nishinomiya

Name: Hirota Shrine
Address: 7-7 Taishacho, Nishinomiya, 662-0867, Japan
Telephone: +81 798-74-3489

#4 among attractions in Nishinomiya

Top attraction, Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Hirota Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nishinomiya City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The town's name, "Nishinomiya", means "shrine of the west", and the town is named for Hirota Shrine. ()

Local name: 廣田神社 Architectural style: Shinmei-zukuriCoordinates: 34°45'10"N, 135°20'24"E

Address

7-7 TaishachoNishinomiya 662-0867 Japan

Contact

+81 798-74-3489

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Hirota Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nishinomiya Shrine, Hyogo Performing Arts Center, Koshikiiwa Shrine, Furente xi gong.

1.2 miS
Longtime Shinto shrine of the Ebisu sect
Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya
31 min walk • Nishinomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. It is the head shrine of the Ebisu sect of Shinto, and it is said that there are about 3,500 shrines under it. Locals call the shrine "Ebessan".
1.1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Hyogo Performing Arts Center, Nishinomiya
29 min walk • The Hyogo Performing Arts Center is a performing arts center in the city of Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, next to Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station operated by Hankyu Corporation.
1 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Koshikiiwa Shrine, Nishinomiya
27 min walk • Koshikiiwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. The other name of this shrine is Ebisu Daijingū. The focus of this shrine is a megalith called 'Koshiki-iwa', literally, 'Rice Steamer Rock', because ancient Japanese thought the shape resembled a traditional rice steamer.
1.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Furente xi gong, Nishinomiya
29 min walk • Frente Nishinomiya is a shopping center located in Ikeda-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
1.2 miN
Universities and schools
Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya
30 min walk • Kwansei Gakuin University, colloquially known as Kangaku, is a private, non-denominational Christian coeducational university in Japan.
1 miNE
Temple
Men hu e shen dong guang si, Nishinomiya
26 min walk • Tokoji Temple is a separate head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, located in Kadonishi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Its mountain name is Shoutaisan and its principal deity is Yakushi Nyorai. The temple is also known as Mondo Yakujin.
0.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium, Nishinomiya
12 min walk • Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium is an arena in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. It is the home arena of the Nishinomiya Storks of the B.League, Japan's professional basketball league.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Kobe College, Nishinomiya
20 min walk • Kobe College, abbreviated to KC, is a private non-sectarian liberal arts college located in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. Chartered in 1948, it is the first women's college with university status in West Japan.
0.9 miNE
Universities and schools
Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya
23 min walk • Kwansei Gakuin University, colloquially known as Kangaku, is a private, non-denominational Christian coeducational university in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hirota Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Kobe College, Nishinomiya (20 min walk), Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya (23 min walk).

How to get to Hirota Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hirota Shrine:

Bus

Taishacho • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 22, 7, 西宮山手線（阪神西宮～新甲陽～阪急甲陽園駅前～阪神西宮） (4 min walk)
Hirotajinjamae • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 22, 7, 西宮山手線（阪神西宮～新甲陽～阪急甲陽園駅前～阪神西宮） (4 min walk)

Train

Kurakuenguchi (17 min walk)
Koyoen (21 min walk)