Nishio
Japan's leading producer of matcha, Nishio is a city in Aichi Prefecture known for its powdered green tea — marketed as Nishio-cha — and sometimes called the "Little Kyoto of Mikawa." The city sits at the southern end of the Yahagi River basin, with mountain views inland and water access along the coast. It also serves as a regional commercial and manufacturing centre.
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- Population169,984
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.5 mi
Nearest airports
Nishio: quick answers
Where is Nishio?
Nishio is in Nishio City, Japan, about 37 km23 miles in a straight line from Nagoya.
How do you get to Nishio?
The nearest airport is Tokoname (NGO), about 1 hr 11 min away by road. The nearest train station is 西尾, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nishio?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C40°F. The wettest month is September, with about 222 mm8.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nishio?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.