Locations
Kita-ku Ward Office
This is the Ward Office for Kita-ku and the place any JETs living in Hanayama will be registered. You will have been here at least once when you…1279
Village Vanguard
The concept here is "bookstore and play", being both a book shop and general store. They sell books, interior goods, apparel, sweets, toys, and…1249
Mandrill Curry
This is a nice and affordable curry place with a fun and personal atmosphere. They have two locations, Motomachi and Oji Koen. I often go to the Oji…1167
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Greenhouse-based park featuring tropical plants, birds & small mammals, plus interactive shows. You can come in touch with various animals.1242
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
A general lifestyle store in the Centergai shopping district with tons of items that are cool, useful, or both. Great place for classroom prizes or…1250
Umie
Umie is a popular shopping center where you can find department stores, food and sports goods.947
MaxValu - Oike
Your essential 24 supermarket located close to Hanayama. It's really big and has a much larger selection than a lot of other nearby places. You can…1280
Matsuda Eye Clinic (松田眼科クリニック)
Matsuda Eye Clinic Specializing in contacts, eyeglasses, and medications. English OK! They will also provide samples of contacts after getting…1175
Minato no Mori Park
There are skate parks, basketball courts, natural grasses, and running courses. Minato no Mori Park is especially well known for enjoying skating and…1247
Elua Diner
Essentially the replacement burger joint for those of us who were all about some SB Diner. Relatively affordable burgers. The classics plus a few…941
Troop Cafe (Night Club)
An all-night Saturday club for those who dig the sweet sensual sounds of disco, house, funk, etc. A chill and atmospheric space with excellent…1218
Konan University - Okamoto
A private university with campuses in Okamoto, Nishinomiya, and Port Island. Konan University hosts Konan Chat! Konan Chat is a program in which…1473
Trekking Over the Mountain to Arima Onsen
This is a personal favorite trail of mine that takes you up and over the summit of Mt. Rokko and down into Arima Onsen. The trail averages about 3 1…1276
Hanayama Coop
The one-stop shop for basic necessities and food items for your friendly neighborhood Hanayamans. A bit more expensive, but you can't beat the…1460