Right by Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station, the croffle specialty shop “WAFLA Ashiya” in Ashiya Yamate Sun Mall Shopping Street has been temporarily closed since November 1 for store renovation work〜

↑A notice posted at the shop announcing the temporary closure. It says the shop is undergoing a “major renovation,” and the newly renovated store is expected to reopen around March next year (2025).
↑The exterior of “WAFLA.” It’s located right near the entrance to the shopping street.
Here’s the map↓
The address is 1-9 Nishiyamacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Area around “WAFLA Ashiya”

↑From the ticket gates at Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station, head left (north), and the shop is right at the entrance to the shopping street.

↑If you go this way (west), you’ll find places like “積翠庵,” “酒場 ジェントルマン大和,” and “The Clapham Inn.”

↑If you go the other way (east), you’ll immediately reach the ticket gates of Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station.

↑Across the street is the plaza in front of Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station.
Finally
With about four months of construction, it looks like this could be a pretty major renewal〜. Maybe there’ll even be a name or business-style change? We’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for more updates!


