Welcome to the “Ashiya Quiz” corner, where getting it right proves you’re an Ashiya expert.
Here’s today’s quiz↓
Q. How do you read “業平町”?
a. Gouhira-cho
b. Gyohei-cho
c. Wazataira-machi
d. Narihira-cho
Ashitsuu correct answer rate: 50%
If you haven’t seen the answer yet, give it a try♪
It’s the name of a town southwest of JR Ashiya Station.
↑ There’s also a “業平橋” bridge over the Ashiya River with the same reading!
↑ “Ashiya Luna Hall” and “Bigot no Mise” are also in Narihira-cho.
The correct answer is d. Narihira-cho.
The town name apparently comes from Ariwara no Narihira, a poet said to be the protagonist of “The Tales of Ise”!
↑ At “Matsunouchi Ryokuchi” near JR Ashiya Station, there’s also a poetry monument for Ariwara no Narihira. (It’s in Matsunouchi-cho, not Narihira-cho, though…)
Here’s the map of Narihira-cho↓
The address is Narihira-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
