2025 Akashi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

At Go-no-Ike on the north side of Akashi Park, you can enjoy nostalgic-style boats. This pond was created using a natural pond that existed since the castle was built. When you start rowing the boat, you quickly realize if someone is slacking off. The pedals are heavy, and for someone out of shape, it was a good 30-minute workout. It's fun, so I recommend it, but make sure to row together harmoniously. ◆ Boat: 900 yen for 30 minutes ◆ [Weekdays] 10:00-16:30 [Weekends & Holidays] March-October 10:00-17:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing), November-February 10:00-16:30 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing) ◆ Closed: Every Tuesday (Open during cherry blossom season, Golden Week, and holidays) *Closed on weekdays from early November to mid-March ✱----------------------------------------------- 【Name】Akashi Park Waterfront 【Location】1-27 Akashi Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture 【Access】About a 5-minute walk from JR/Sanyo Electric Railway Akashi Station 【Hours】Free to explore within the park Visit Date: September 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱

Akashi Park (Akashi Castle Ruins) is packed with monthly events. On the day we visited, the Hyogo Townscape Garden Show was being held. Colorful flower pots were on display in the square. There are also many events related to the seasons and the castle, so be sure to check them out when you visit Akashi. ◆ Hyogo Townscape Garden Show will be held from September 22nd (Sun) to September 29th (Sun) 2024 ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park [Location] 1-27 Akashi Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 5 minutes on foot from JR/Sanyo Electric Railway Akashi Station About 10 minutes by car from the Daini Shinmei Road "Okuraya I.C." About 15 minutes by car from the Daini Shinmei Road "Tamatsu I.C." [Opening hours] Free time to stroll around the park Visited: September 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Park2024 #100TravelStyles #DomesticTravel #Tourism #HyogoTourism #Akashi #AkashiCastle

At Yakiniku Yamato, you can enjoy an authentic hamburger steak lunch like you would at a yakiniku restaurant! The hamburger steak was juicy and the sauce was rich and delicious. The price is under 1000 yen, so it's very cost-effective and you'll be full 🍴 ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥୨୧ Restaurant: Yakiniku Yamato Address: 532-5 Nishiwaki, Okubo-cho, Akashi-shi, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 5 minutes by car from JR Okubo Station Business hours: 11:45-14:00, 17:00-23:00 Closed: Tuesdays Parking: Available ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Akashi #Yakiniku #Yakiniku Yamato #Domestic beef #Hamburger lunch #Lunch #Hyogo prefecture #Western food 2024

A cafe in Akashi Fish Shelf The Tiffany blue is lovely It's on the second floor so be careful not to miss it ✱----------------------------------------------- [Store] Chantilly Cafe [Location] 2F, 1-13-1 Honmachi, Akashi City [Business hours] 09:00-20:00 *Morning 09:00-11:00 [Closed] Irregularly [Reference budget] Morning from 800 yen Visit date: June 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Kinki Tourism #Domestic Travel #Morning #Hyogo Tourism #Hyogo #Akashi #Kobe #Photo Spot #Tiffany #Cafe #Stylish Cafe

This facility is recommended for those interested in alcohol, as it has a chandelier with a beer mug, the Japanese Tokkuri Museum, Akashi local sake sales, and a cafe where you can drink local beer. There is a restaurant next door so you can have lunch, and large tourist buses also stop by. Nagasawa is located in an unexpected place. It will make you feel like you are on a short day trip, so please check it out. [Facility name] Nagasawa Akashi Eijima Sake Hall [Location] 1194 Nishijima, Okubo-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture [Closed] Irregularly [Business hours] 11:00-17:00 Visit date: May 2024 #Travel with me #Hyogo sightseeing #Domestic travel #Akashi #Nagasawa

When it comes to gourmet food you want to eat at Akashi Fish Market, seafood is the go-to choice. The 'Ma' Fish Market Poki Bowl (1,111 yen) is served with sesame oil flavored fish on top of white rice, and you eat it as is without adding anything. It actually looks more voluminous in person than in the photos, and the fresh and plump marinated fish bowl was truly delicious. If you want to eat tasty fish in Akashi, this is recommended. Restaurant: Maguroya's Dining Sea Route 2nd Branch Ma Location: 1-8-11 Honmachi, Akashi City Access: About an 8-minute walk from JR/Sanyo Electric Railway 'Akashi' Station Business Hours: Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 Evening 17:00 - 21:00 Regular Holidays: Monday, Tuesday Other: Reservations are also possible for lunch Visit Date: April 2024

This is a cafe that opened in September 2023. I went there for the night cafe. The tiramisu made by the patisserie was incredibly delicious. The interior is decorated with dried flowers and is stylish. It is near Akashi Fish Shelf, so it is recommended to have sweets after drinking. [Store] Kitchen Cafe & Bar Makomi [Location] 1F Takatsuki Building, 1-9-4 Honmachi, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 5 minutes walk from JR/Sanyo Electric Railway "Akashi Station" [Business hours] Lunch 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 14:30) Cafe & Bar 14:30-22:00 (L.O. 21:00) [Closed] Thursday + irregular holidays [Reference budget] Rum-scented tiramisu 550 yen #Hyogo Tourism #Hyogo Prefecture #Akashi #Sweets #Cafe #Gourmet #Night Cafe

The luxurious space is one of the recommended points of Doutor Coffee Farm. Highly recommended for coffee lovers, Doutor lovers, and those who want to relax and eat in a stylish space. There are not many Coffee Farm stores, but if you see one, please be sure to try the exquisite Doutor. [Store] Doutor Coffee Farm Akashi Uozumi Store [Location] 1046-1 Shimizu, Uozumi-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture [Business hours] Weekdays 8:00-21:00 (last orders 20:30) Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:30-22:00 (last orders 21:30) *Morning meals are available from opening until 11:00 [Reference budget] Morning set from 550 yen Visit date: Early October 2023 #HyogoTourism #Doutor #DoutorCoffee #Akashi #Cafe #Morning #CafeLover #Coffee

A bagel shop in a container house in Okubo-cho, Akashi City, using 100% Hokkaido wheat flour. The bagels are chewy because they are fermented at low temperature for a long time. They also sell sandwiches and muffins made with bagels. There are limited-time menus depending on the season, and you can enjoy a variety of flavors, from Japanese to Western. There are often lines before opening hours, and popular menu items sell out quickly, so be quick! 319 Okubo, Okubo-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, 674-0051 Open 11:00-18:00 Closed every Sunday and Monday ☑︎Instagram ☑︎Cash only ☑︎1 parking space ☑︎#HyogoTourism#AkashiGourmet #Bagels#Muffins #Akashi #Okubo

This is a must-try shaved ice in Akashi. The shaved ice parfait "Berry & Berry Sauce (590 yen)" made with milk ice is super delicious. It's the best of shaved ice and parfait. It didn't melt until the end. Amazing! Fluffy! The shaved ice is only available during the summer. If you're interested, check out the official website. [Store] Cafe & Bar Factory [Location] 2nd floor, Coin Laundry, 6-20 Sakuracho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 6 minutes walk from JR Akashi Station [Business hours] 11:00-18:00 (11:00-23:00 only on Fridays and Saturdays) [Closed] Irregular holidays [Reference budget] Shaved ice from 490 yen Visit date: Late August 2023 #HyogoTourism #ShavedIce #Gourmet #Cafe #Gourmet #Akashi #AkashiGourmet #HyogoPrefecture

This is a fish restaurant with a sign at the entrance that reads, "The older brother is a fisherman, the younger brother is a fishmonger. How about a fish restaurant like this?" 🤍 If you want to eat fish dishes, this is definitely the place to go! They go out to buy fish themselves every morning, so you can enjoy seasonal and fresh fish in a variety of dishes 😋 They also have lunch hours for a limited time, and sell ehomaki and chirashi sushi 🥢 Takeout is also available if you make a reservation by the day before 🍱💞 With the warmth of wood and a calm interior, it's perfect for private parties and girls' nights out 🌈 3-1-13 Nishiakashi Kitamachi, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, 673-0018 Open 18:00-23:00 Closed Thursdays ☑︎Instagram ☑︎Takeout (reservations required) #HyogoTourism#AkashiGourmet #Akashi #NishiAkashi #NishiAkashiGourmet #FishShop #Seafood

Recommended for those looking for cheap and delicious sushi at "Akashi Uonotana". You can eat fresh fish from the Akashi coastal waters. A skilled chef will make the sushi for you. The sweet vinegared rice and plump toppings were delicious! [Store] Sushizaemon [Location] 1-5-18 Honmachi, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 3 minutes walk south from JR/Sanden Akashi Station [Business hours] 11:00-22:00 [Closed] Open every day (may be closed temporarily) [Reference budget] Assortment A 1,089 yen ← Order Assortment B 1,639 yen Assortment C 2,739 yen Visit date: Mid-August 2023 #HyogoTourism #HyogoPrefecture #Gourmet #GourmetTrip #Gourmet #Lunch #Sushi #Akashi #AkashiTourism #AkashiUonotana #AkashiGourmet

■Akashi Service Area SA Hyogo Prefecture Akashi City Expressway It's well-known that Akashi City is the standard for longitude in Japan✨ Akashi City is also famous for its octopus, the fish shelf market, and its famous mayor, so I think it's a very deep city and town♪ The Akashi Service Area that you come across when passing by on the highway doesn't have a particularly large restaurant or a convenience store, but it's always bustling with people♪ The meridian monument and stone statues of the constellations are scattered around, and the buildings are interesting. #Akashi #ServiceArea #HyogoTrip

On the way back from Awaji Island, I stopped by Uonotana Shopping Street🐟 in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture🎶 Akashiyaki is famous and there are many stores, so I was confused, but a kind old lady in the shopping street recommended it, and when I went to the front of the store, there was a line!! It seemed to be a popular store, so I decided to go here🫶🏻 Akashiyaki is called "tamagoyaki", and when I tried it, it was fluffy, hot, and very delicious🥰 I could eat as much as I wanted🎶🎶 I would definitely like to stop by this store again when I go to Akashi City☺️ #hotspring #wintertrip #greatview #gourmet #akashiyaki#tamagoyaki#hyogoprefecture#awajishima#wintertrip #gourmettrip #kobe #tripmemory2022

Akashi: 94th Akashi Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition Period: 2022.10.22-11/13 Location: 1-27 Akashi Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture Visit date: 2022.10.28 Akashi in autumn is famous for its chrysanthemum exhibition. It is held at the site of Akashi Castle, so you can see a Japanese-style scene. In late October, the leaves were still red, and only a few chrysanthemums were in bloom. Looking forward to the best viewing time in mid-November😊 #Autumn trip #Autumn flower field #Autumn leaf viewing #Akashi

Store name: Ancomture *Reservations required by the day before Address: 842-12 Higashifutami, Futami-cho, Akashi-shi, Hyogo Budget: 1100 yen Visited: October I went to a hidden cafe in Akashi. There were buckwheat flower fields and ginkgo trees along the way, and it was very beautiful. It was a lunch with plenty of vegetables😊 #Autumn trip #Autumn flower fields #Hyogo Prefecture #Gourmet #Couple trip #Gourmet trip #Ginkgo line

Castle: Akashi Castle (Park) Address: 1-27 Akashi Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture Fee: Free Even without the castle tower, you can still appreciate the grandeur, so be sure to visit the stone walls. The Tatsumi Tower and Kun Tower remain as they were at the time. The view from JR Akashi Station has been designated as one of the 150 best scenic viewpoints in Hyogo Prefecture😊 #summerweekendtrip #freeservice #greatview #historicalrelics

Store name: Potekurido Address: 1119-6 Shoin, Okubo-cho, Akashi-shi, Hyogo Access: 8 minutes on foot from JR Okubo Station There are so many varieties that you won't get bored even if you go every day, and you can add three toppings. The soft serve ice cream is very rich and has popped rice crackers underneath, so you can enjoy the taste and texture. #summerweekendtrip #food #summertrip #dessert #softserveicecream

Akashi Castle ruins in Hyogo Prefecture. This time, we will introduce a photo spot where you can take beautiful photos of cherry blossoms and castle ruins🌸 The site is Akashi Park🌸 You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing during cherry blossom season🌸Therefore, there are many photo spots✨🌸✨ How about taking a commemorative photo with the stone walls, castle ruins, and cherry blossoms? #breathtaking view #castle #recommended for a date

If you head towards the ruins of Akashi Castle in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, you will see a stone entrance. There are small turrets on both sides. This is a great photo spot✨✨✨ Some of the stone walls have secret characters carved into them. It might be fun to stroll around this entrance while searching🌸 The flower bed just inside the entrance is carefully tended. #Breathtaking view #Flower field #Recommended for a date

At the Akashi Castle ruins in Hyogo Prefecture, there is a "free space that anyone can use"🌸✨✨ Of course, you can bring your own lunch and drinks. You can also take a break and have a cup of coffee. It's also in the same building as the park management center, so you can enjoy event information and a gallery🌸✨🌸✨ #Amazing view #Recommended for a date #Castle tour #

A highly recommended restaurant in front of Akashi Station in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture is "Sushi, Sake and Snacks Sugitama Akashi Ekimae Branch" ✨ "Huh? I've mentioned this restaurant before, haven't I?" You're right ✨ Usually I go to the Namba branch, but today I'm going to the Akashi Ekimae branch ✨✨✨ How much do you like it (lol) Today's introduction is lunch ✨✨✨ Look at this photo 🐟 It's limited in quantity, but if you come to Sugitama at lunchtime, please, please, please, please try it. It's really delicious 💗 #Breathtaking view #Gourmet trip #Recommended for a date

"Uontana" is located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture I would like to introduce a recommended sushi restaurant there 😊 "Uontana Sushizaemon" ✨ It's a reasonably priced but extremely fresh sushi restaurant that just celebrated its first anniversary 😊 They have a great deal on nigiri sets, as well as dishes such as conger eel sushi rolls and assorted sashimi 😊 #Gourmet Trip #Hyogo

Point🤟A narrow alleyway in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, right next to Akashi Station Can you complete this mission?😊 If you do, you can enjoy a meal that will make you smile at the best gourmet restaurant "Gochisouya Onigawara"✨✨✨ The Onigawara box meal in this photo costs ¥1680 and comes with a coffee after the meal First of all, this sashimi✨✨ It was really really delicious✨✨✨ #gourmet trip #gourmet

Located right next to "Uontana" in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, is "Yakisoba and Chinese Noodles Koyoken". Yakisoba and Chinese noodles are ¥300, wonton, wonton noodles, and shochu are only ¥150!! It's a very reasonable, warm and friendly restaurant that's incredibly delicious🌸🌸🌸 The regulars ordered two dishes, "yaki and Chinese". Enjoy the nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere😊😊😊 #gourmettrip #Hyogo

"Tatsunoyu Natural Hot Spring" in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture♨️ The brown water contains a lot of iron and is similar to Arima Onsen, a famous hot spring in Japan. After your bath, enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant "Traditional Homemade Noodles Ikeya Shokudo"✨ Udon, rice bowls, a la carte dishes, and a Senbero set✨ The Senbero set is a set of alcohol and food for ¥1000. This time, I had a shrimp tempura bowl with six shrimp on top✨ The shrimp were big and satisfying✨ There is also a terrace seat, so you can enjoy your time after your bath. In the evening, you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge lit up, so please enjoy the wonderful view😃️ #Breathtaking view #Gourmet trip #Hot spring

As an adult, I don't go to planetariums very often anymore★ I stopped by because I was nearby, and even adults can enjoy it to the fullest!!✨ This planetarium is the longest-running in Japan, with over 20,000 days of operation😳 I can understand the stories better than when I was a child, and it was exciting and romantic~♡ It's a place that families and couples can enjoy♪ #supporttourism #Awajishima #triptoremoteislands #tripforcouples #triptovisitremoteislands #supporttourism #tripwithchildren

#Spring0yenTrip Akashi is a fascinating city where the sea, history, and science come together. First we visited the ruins of Akashi Castle. Two impressive turrets remain, and as we climbed up to the castle tower from the spacious grassy park, we felt the history breathing in the laid-back air. After that, we went to Uontana Shopping Street. Fresh seafood was lined up, and when we dipped the specialty Akashiyaki in hot soup stock, we couldn't help but smile at the fluffy texture and gentle taste. We also had lively conversations with the local people, and their warmth left a lasting impression on us. We also visited Akashi City Astronomical Science Museum. This is the "Museum of Time and Space" located on the Japanese Standard Time Meridian at 135 degrees east longitude. The planetarium inside the museum is the oldest in Japan, having been in operation since its opening in 1960, and is characterized by live commentary by the curator. In addition, from the observation deck on the 14th floor, we could enjoy a magnificent view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea. Akashi is a city worth visiting, where history, food, and science come together in harmony.