Neyagawa: Kofun History and Green Spaces

A long green corridor, a stone burial chamber and a festival held on fixed dates in January give Neyagawa a variety of distinct facets. When planning a stay, you can choose between green spaces, cultural history and sports—and decide which experiences you want to shape your visit.

Greenways and Walking Paths

A 3.5-kilometre green corridor runs through Neyagawa from Sakuragicho to Shimokandacho in a north–south direction. Its length and alignment make it a striking green belt within the city. The Uchiage River Flood-Control Green Space is also located near the destination. There, a stream connects an upper and a lower basin, and wild birds can be seen in the surrounding area.

Five signposted walking routes offer different distances, ranging from 0.35 to 1.50 kilometres. If you are looking for the shortest route, it is 0.35 kilometres; the longest of the five is 1.50 kilometres.

Due to renovation work, applications for permits to use the Uchiage River Flood-Control Green Space are not being accepted until March 31, 2027. If you are planning an activity that requires a permit, check the latest information before your visit.

Kofun, Park and Nature Watching

Neyagawa Park brings together a range of interests in one place in the municipality: it is a comprehensive sports park with two baseball fields, 15 tennis courts, an athletics stadium and a softball field. Fureai Hill has a roughly 20,000-square-metre hilly open area, suitable for grass sledding and picnics. Visitors can also look for insects and observe flowers there. The park offers everything from sports activities to a more peaceful outdoor visit.

Neya Kofun is also located on Fureai Hill. The kofun is believed to have been built in the late Kofun period and is designated a prefectural cultural property. Its horizontal stone chamber can be viewed up close. Visitors interested in archaeological remains can get a concrete sense of the construction of this type of burial site; its proximity to the open hillside offers a different way to experience the park.

Old Houses and a January Festival

In the Neya district, in the eastern hills of the municipality, a preserved row of old houses runs along Yamanemichi Road. The homes are bordered by earthen walls. This street offers a different way to explore local history than the kofun: rather than a single burial site, the impression here is shaped by a continuous row of older homes. If you appreciate cultural history and architectural details, you can consider both as separate focuses when planning your visit.

A recurring event is the Neyagawa Ebisu Grand Festival at Sumiyoshi Shrine. It takes place every year on January 9 as Yoiebisu, January 10 as Hon-Ebisu and January 11 as Nokorifuku. These three consecutive festival days give a January stay a clear cultural focus; at other times of year, the park, the row of old houses and the green spaces offer attractions in their own right.

Getting to Neyagawa Park

Neyagawa Park is a short walk from the west exit of Neyagawa-Koen Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line. From Neyagawa-shi Station on the Keihan Main Line, take a Keihan Bus toward Neyagawa-Koen to Neyagawa-Koen Station; from there, it is just a short walk northwest. Check transport connections before your trip if you plan to use this public transport route.

When choosing a holiday rental in Neyagawa, it may help to first decide what you want to focus on: cultural history can be explored at the kofun and in Neya, while the park, hillside and green spaces bring together nature watching, walking paths and sports. The annual festival also offers a specific date to plan around in January. This way, you can search for accommodation based on the experiences that interest you most during your stay.

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