Nishiwaki, Hyōgo 西脇市
(重定向自Nishiwaki)
Nishiwaki(西脇市,Nishiwaki-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1952.
The city calls itself "The Navel of Japan (Nihon no Heso)." Located at the crossing of the 135° East meridian and the 35° North parallel, the city's Nihon no Heso Park marks the center of the nation. JR West operates Nihon Heso Station on the Kakogawa Line (in addition to other stations in Nishiwaki).