Nishiwaki
Nishiwaki, in Hyōgo Prefecture, markets itself as "The Navel of Japan" — its Nihon no Heso Park marks the precise crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the geographic centre of the country. The city is also known for Banshu-ori, a textile tradition with over 200 years of history made possible by three rivers running through the area, and as the birthplace of artist Tadanori Yokoo.
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- Population38,673
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.3 mi
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Nishiwaki: quick answers
Where is Nishiwaki?
Nishiwaki is in Japan, about 38 km23 miles in a straight line from Kobe.
How do you get to Nishiwaki?
The nearest airport is Osaka (ITM), about 1 hr 1 min away by road. The nearest train station is 新西脇, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nishiwaki?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 205 mm8.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nishiwaki?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 74 restaurants, 19 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nishiwaki?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kakogawa, Toyonaka and Miki. Nishiwaki is listed among the day trips from Kyoto and day trips from Osaka.