Akashi City

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Akashi City is a "city of food and history" facing the Seto Inland Sea. In particular, "Akashi Sea Bream" and "Octopus" are known for being the highest quality in Japan, and you can enjoy fresh seafood on the spot at the lively "Uonotana Shopping Street." It is also the place where "135 degrees East Longitude," the basis for Japan Standard Time, passes through, and the Akashi Municipal Planetarium is popular as a symbol of the "City of Time." Along the coast, the majestic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge stretches out, and the beautiful stone walls and turrets of the Akashi Castle ruins in Akashi Park are also highlights. With excellent access from Osaka and Kobe, it is an indispensable stop for travelers who want to taste the essence of Japanese food culture while feeling the sea breeze.

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Akashi City

Address: 7F, Aspia Akashi North Bldg., 6-1 Higashinakano-machi, Akashi-shi, Hyogo
Website: https://www.yokoso-akashi.jp/
Operator: Akashi Tourism Association

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Akashi Municipal Planetarium
Akashi Park
Izanagi Jingu Shrine

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Akashi Municipal Planetarium

A museum themed on "time," built right above the "135 degrees East Longitude Japan Standard Time Meridian," which serves as the basis for Japan's standard time. From the iconic large clock tower, a superb view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Awaji Island spreads out. The greatest attraction here is the manual planetarium, which boasts the oldest operating period in Japan. Watching the starry sky while listening to the live commentary full of vitality gives a romance beyond science. As a symbol of Akashi, the "City of Time," it is a popular spot that stimulates intellectual curiosity, where you can...

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Akashi Park

A vast historical park centered on the Akashi Castle ruins, spreading right in front of Akashi Station. The two existing three-story turrets (Important Cultural Properties) of Akashi Castle, built in 1619, and the magnificent stone walls are overwhelmingly powerful. Having two turrets existing side-by-side is very rare even in Japan, making it a spot of high historical value. The seasonal nature in the park is beautiful, and it is known as one of Hyogo Prefecture's leading cherry blossom spots with about 1,000 trees blooming especially in spring. With large lawn areas and ponds, it is a healing spot with outstanding...

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Izanagi Jingu Shrine

Izanagi Jingu Shrine, located in northern Awaji Island, is one of Japan's oldest shrines recorded in Japan's oldest history books, "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki." Enshrining the couple deities Izanagi and Izanami who gave birth to Japan, it is filled with a sacred air as the hometown of mythology. Within the grounds, there is the giant "Meoto Okusu" (Couple Giant Camphor Tree), over 900 years old, with two trunks combined into one, boasting immense popularity as a power spot for matchmaking, marital harmony, and safe childbirth. The dignified shrine buildings and quiet space enveloped in deep green provide a special experience...

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