Koshikiiwa Shrine, Nishinomiya

Name: Koshikiiwa Shrine
Address: 5-4 Koshikiiwacho, Nishinomiya, 662-0092, Japan
Telephone: +81 798-31-0009

#11 among attractions in Nishinomiya

Top attraction, Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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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. The height of the megalith is 10 metres with a circumference of 40 metres. The grounds of this shrine also include an outdoor sumo dohyo and a stage, possibly used for kagura. ()

Local name: 越木岩神社 Coordinates: 34°45'28"N, 135°19'23"E

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5-4 KoshikiiwachoNishinomiya 662-0092 Japan

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+81 798-31-0009

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

Nearby attractions include: Hirota Shrine, Kannō-ji, Kitayama Botanical Garden, Mount Kabuto.

1 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hirota Shrine, Nishinomiya
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kannō-ji, Nishinomiya
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0.6 miNW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Kitayama Botanical Garden, Nishinomiya
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1 miN
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Mount Kabuto, Nishinomiya
25 min walk • Mount Kabuto is a mountain in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. It is located in the east end of the Rokko Mountains, and the height is 309.2m.
1.5 miNW
34°46'31"N • 135°18'29"E
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Sport, Sport venue
Nishinomiya City Central Gymnasium, Nishinomiya
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1 miSW
Universities and schools
Ashiya University, Nishinomiya
26 min walk • Ashiya University is a private university in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, founded in 1964.