Akashi
Discover Akashi
Despite its name, the Akashi-Kaikyō Bridge (明石海峡大橋) is not in Akashi. This second longest suspension bridge in the world connects Awaji Island to Honshu via the city of Kobe. However, if you'd like to admire the bridge from below, ferries to Awaji (see #Get in) that pass right under it depart Akashi every 20 min or so. The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site. Clicking on Language>English opens a 6-page guide pamphlet.
What to Experience in Akashi
Taste of Akashi...
Akashi's claim to culinary fame is Akashiyaki (明石焼き), an eggy version of the ubiquitous takoyaki (octopus balls), often dipped into dashi broth before eating. Akashi is also famous for its nori seaweed (明石のり) and bream (鯛).
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsAkashi is on the JR Sanyō Main Line between Kobe (15 min from Sannomiya) and Himeji (25 min). To the south is the Sanyo Akashi Station, run by the private company Sanyo Electric Railway. It is on the Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line which connect Himeji to Kobe and runs parallel to the JR line. The Shinkansen passes through Akashi at Nishi-Akashi (西明石) station. The Kodama, Hikari, and some eastbound Nozomi trains stop here. Jenova Line ferries from Iwaya on the northern tip of Awaji cross over to Akashi every 20 min or so. ¥450 one-way, 13 minutes. The JR station and ferry are within easy walking distance of each other. Akashi is a major port particularly well known for its seafood, retailing local specialities like sea bream (タイ tai), octopus (タコ tako) and conger eel (穴子 anago). Akashi's claim to culinary fame is Akashiyaki (明石焼き), an eggy version of the ubiquitous takoyaki (octopus balls), often dipped into dashi broth before eating....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The JR station and ferry are within easy walking distance of each other. Akashi is a major port particularly well known for its seafood, retailing local specialities like sea bream (タイ tai), octopus (タコ tako) and conger eel (穴子 anago). Akashi's claim to culinary fame is Akashiyaki (明石焼き), an eggy version of the ubiquitous takoyaki (octopus balls), often dipped into dashi broth before eating. Akashi is also famous for its nori seaweed (明石のり) and bream (鯛).
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Akashi is a major port particularly well known for its seafood, retailing local specialities like sea bream (タイ tai), octopus (タコ tako) and conger eel (穴子 anago). Akashi's claim to culinary fame is Akashiyaki (明石焼き), an eggy version of the ubiquitous takoyaki (octopus balls), often dipped into dashi broth before eating. Akashi is also famous for its nori seaweed (明石のり) and bream (鯛).
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Glimpses of Akashi
a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside
a building with wires and a fence
a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside
suspension bridge under blue sky
gray suspension bridge
gray suspension bridge
Gazing from Maiko, the view of the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is nothing short of breathtaking. This engineering marvel spans the strait, creating a spectacular and awe-inspiring sight.
a view of a bridge through a hole in a rock
blue metal bridge over blue sea under blue sky during daytime
a large bridge spanning over a large body of water
a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside
a building with wires and a fence
a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside