Kurakuen
in Nishinomiya Shi of Hyōgo, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.761 and 135.313 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 45' 38" and E 135° 18' 46"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:28 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:02 am and 6:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Kurakuen

Kurakuen in Nishinomiya Shi (Hyōgo) is a town located in Japan about 255 mi (or 411 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Time in Kurakuen is now 03:28 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Kurakuen, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ashiya, Nishinomiya-hama, Takarazuka, Itami and Amagasaki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

KINZAN - KOBE

Address
3,7 mi
1302-4 ARIMA-CHO KITA-KU KOBE-SHI
651-1401 KOBE
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HYOE KOYOKAKU

Address
4,5 mi
1904 ARIMA-CHO KITA-KU KOBE-SHI HYOGO
651-1401 Kobe
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL WAKAMIZU

Address
3,6 mi
9-25 YUMOTOCHO
665-0003 Amagasaki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Arima Onsen Kadonobou Ryokan

Address
4,5 mi
878, ARIMA CHO, KITA KU KOBE SHI, HYOGO, 651 1401, JAPAN.
6511401 Kobe Shi Kita Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Arima Royal Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
987, Arima cho, Kita ku, Kobe city, Hyogo 651 1401, Japan.
6511401 Kobe
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) 有馬温泉 竹取亭円山

Address
4,2 mi
神戸市北区有馬町1364 1.
6511401 Kobe
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Arima Onsen Miyukiso Hanamusubi

Address
4,2 mi
351, Arima cho, Kita ku, Kobe city, Hyogo 651 1401, Japan.
6511401 Kobe
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hewitt Koshien

Address
3,7 mi
3-30 Koshien
663-8166 Nishinomiya-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Arima Onsen Hotel Hanakoyado

Address
4,4 mi
1007, ARIMA CHO, KITA KU KOBE SHI, HYOGO, 651 1401, JAPAN.
6511401 Kobe
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Takarazuka Washington Hotel

Address
3,7 mi
2-2-2, Sakaemachi,
665-0845 Takarazuka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Toka Ebisu at Nishinomiya Shrine 2011 西宮神社 十日えびす

Published: January 10, 2011
Length: 22:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: photojpn

Nishinomiya Jinja Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan is the headquarters for all Ebisu shrines in Japan. Centering on Jan. 10, the Toka Ebisu festival is held here with 1 million people coming...


Hanami - Shukugawa Park (Nishinomiya)

Published: April 05, 2013
Length: 10:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iAmTravelling ... Again

Cerisiers en fleurs à Shukugawa.


[西宮]夙川のこいのぼり・1 in nishinomiya city

Published: May 02, 2010
Length: 12:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 西宮流

2010.5.2. 夙川の下流、国道43号線より南でこいのぼりが揚げられました。 震災後に子供たちを元気付けようと静岡から贈られたのが始まりだ...


9:20 special / The New Wave Jazz Orchestra 2011

Published: November 21, 2011
Length: 53:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MusikPecinta

On Nov.20 2011 "Three Univ. Crossover" was parformed at CellForum of Otemae Univ. which is located Nishinomiya City Japan. This tune was parformed by "The New Wave Jazz Orchestra 2011" who.


【阪急電鉄】7000系7017F%普通三宮行@夙川('13/07)

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 40:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pikarail

普通三宮行に充当される7000系7017Fを夙川で撮影した記録です。 Hankyu Corporation Kobe-Line, Shukugawa Station Nishinomiya City Hyogo Pref. Japan http://pikarail.sakura.ne.jp/...


Bugle call rag / ALS Jazz Orchestra 2011

Published: November 22, 2011
Length: 46:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MusikPecinta

On Nov.20 2011 "Three Univ. Crossover" was parformed at CellForum of Otemae Univ. which is located Nishinomiya City Japan. This tune was parformed by "ALS Jazz Orchestra 2011" who are belong.


[FHD]「なつかしのやくも」@芦屋(20121006) Yakumo retrospective passing Ashiya

Published: October 06, 2012
Length: 18:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

「なつかしのやくも」@芦屋(20121006) "Yakumo retrospective" (Chartered special train)passing Ashiya.


2012 桜 芦屋川 Sakura Ashiya Riverside Sony DSC-HX30V 1080 60p

Published: April 16, 2012
Length: 54:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: okiraku birder

編集はCyberLink Power Director 10.


【阪神電鉄】9300系9505F%回送@芦屋('12/04){Hanshin9300@Ashiya}

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 46:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

回送される阪神9300系9505Fを芦屋で撮影した記録です。 Hanshin Electric Railway Co.,Ltd Ashiya Station Ashiya City Hyogo Pref. Japan http://pikarail.sakura.ne.jp/ http://to-luc...


[HD]117系金光臨@芦屋/Series117 Konko chartered Train@Ashiya(Hyogo)

Published: October 08, 2010
Length: 28:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

117系金光臨@芦屋/Series117 Konko chartered Train@Ashiya(Hyogo)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Koyo Gakuin High School

Koyo Gakuin High School(甲陽学院高等学校) in Nishinomiya between Osaka and Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, combines junior and senior high schools for boys. Founded as a middle school in 1917 by Komakichiro Iga, supported by Tatsu-uma Family since 1920. Tatsu-uma Family is an owner of Hakushika brand, Japanese Refined Sake. It was reorganized into junior and senior high schools under the education reforms of 1948. Many of its alumni have succeeded in fields like business, medicine and academic.

Located at 34.7603, 135.319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Japan

Kannō-ji

Kannō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the middle of Mount Kabutoyama in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. The other name of the temple is Kabutoyama-daishi (甲山大師).

Located at 34.7731, 135.33 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Hyōgo Prefecture

Koshikiiwa Shrine

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 meters with a circumference of 40 meters. The grounds of this shrine also include an outdoor sumo dohyo and a stage, possibly used for kagura.

Located at 34.7588, 135.322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Hyōgo Prefecture

Mount Kabuto

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.

Located at 34.7715, 135.324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Hyōgo Prefecture

Kitayama Botanical Garden

The Kitayama Botanical Garden, sometimes called the Nigawa Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden located at 6-14-15 Nigawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. The garden is next to Kabutoyama Forest Park at Mount Kabutoyama, and contains a greenhouse, flower collections, and cherry trees.

Located at 34.7648, 135.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Japan, Gardens in Hyōgo Prefecture

Ashiya University

Ashiya University is a private university in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, founded in 1964.

Located at 34.7528, 135.307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities and colleges in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1964, Universities and colleges in Hyōgo Prefecture

Ashiya Women's College

Ashiya Women's College is a private junior college in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, established in 1960. The predecessor of the school, a women's high school, was founded in 1937.

Located at 34.7541, 135.307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1937, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Hyōgo Prefecture

Kōyōen Station

Kōyōen Station is a railway station on the Hankyū Kōyō Line in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan, operated by the Hankyu Railway.

Located at 34.7608, 135.33 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of Hankyu Railway

Kurakuenguchi Station

Kurakuenguchi Station is a railway station on the Hankyū Kōyō Line in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan, operated by the Hankyu Railway.

Located at 34.7503, 135.329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hyogo Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kurakuen, 苦楽園