Akashi Tourist Guidebook

Akashi Tourist Guidebook
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Explore Akashi
Akashi: A town
made for leisurely
strolling:
Food Town
Many of the sightseeing spots in
Akashi can be covered by foot.
Remember the key words of
“Food, the Strait, History
and Time”while enjoying
Akashi Town.
Town of Strait
P2
Historical Town
P6
Town of Time
P8
P9
Uo no Tana Street
This street has an approximately 400-year
history of being a pantry for Akashi locals.
About 100 shops sell, needless to say, fresh
fishery products that include Akashi-dai and
Akashi-dako, which are made available through
the Hiruami system, along with various other
fish paste products and other souvenirs. Local
people affectionately refer to this street as
“Uontana.”
[Contact]
Uonotana Street Office (Uo no Eki)
078-911-9666
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Ajiyoshi Nishi-ten
(Shiokara, delicacies)
Home cooking dishes Mitsuboshi
(Japanese-style dishes)
Sushi Kirin
(Sushi)
Kiraku
(Japanese-style dishes)
Sushi Kirin Nigoten
(Sushi)
Shirakawa-minami-mise
(Marine products, delicacies, tempura)
(Sushi)
(Japanese-style dishes)
Akashi-yaki Yoshikawa
(Akashi-yaki, okonomi-yaki)
Shinwa
Hiruami Wazen Honoka
Gallery Deai
(Akashi-yaki, sundry goods)
Uonotana
Yokoi
Uo no Eki (Akashi-yaki)
(Public lavatory)
dry foods, delicacies,
prepared dishes)
Uonotana
Tableware Miyabi
Hayaki
Ajiyoshi Honten
(Shiokara, delicacies,
Utsumi Shoten
(Yakianago) prepared dishes)
Shokai
Akashi Takoh
(Delicacies,
marine products)
Itsukusima Benzaiten Shrine
Kaneichi Suisan
Takoiso
(Marine products,
(Akashi-yaki)
Ajiyoshi
Higashi-ten
(Tableware, cups, glasses)
(Akashi-yaki, tai-chazuke)
Akashiya
Okonomiyaki Shop
Suisen
Kanehide
(Akashi-yaki, kugini) (Okonomiyaki)
(Kamaboko, tempura, chikuwa, kugini)
Sanyotei
(Shiokara, delicacies)
(Western-style dishes,
one-pot dishes)
(Kimono) Kimono-no-Sui Ochi
* The above shops are all members of the Akashi Tourism Association
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Akashi-yaki is
served on a
tilted wooden
plate. The main
ingredient is
f in e l y g ro u n d
wheat starch.
ood Town
Akashi-yaki
(Tamago-yaki)
Food Town
Akashi-yaki is said to be the
origin of takoyaki and a
representative Akashi
specialty. Fluffy dough balls
are formed which contain a
diced chewy octopus. They
are typically served with a
bowl of dashi (stock). Akashi
city has about 70 Akashi-yaki
shops. Akashi-yaki is referred
to as tamago-yaki (fried-egg)
by locals.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Akashi-dako
Akashi-dai
The Akashi-dako (octopus) is
famous throughout Japan. It is
characterized by rather short
but stout tentacles and a chewy
texture that developed through
having grown up in the strong
of fshore current s. You c an
enjoy the taste of Akashi-dako
via specialtie s that include
h o s h i da ko (dr i e d o c to p u s),
takomeshi (octopus rice) and
octopus crackers, or various
other dishes which encompass
sashimi and tempura.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Recommendation
concerning
Akashi-dako
Akashi-tako
ambassador
Sakana-kun
Yakianago
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Trivia of Akashi-yaki
Akashi-yaki is cooked in extremely
he at-c onduc tive c opp er pans.
Akashi City has artisans that still
make copper pans by hand. They
are made through hammering and
stretching the material in order to
achieve baking holes of a uniform
thickness, something which cannot
be realized using machines.
Yakianago (roasted conger eel)
are fatty well-fleshed conger
eels and one of Akashi’s three
representative specialties, along
with sea-bream and octopus.
C o nge r e els that have b e e n
grilled with a sweet but salty
sauce are famous and known as
yakianago. Shops selling them
typically use their own original
sauce and cooking style, thus
making identifying the
dif ference s b et we en them a
particular experience. Yakianago
are a very popular souvenir.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
The Akashi Strait and daytime market
system (Hiruami) are the secrets to the
great tasting fresh fish
Akashi City faces the Seto Inland Sea, and is
rich in natural resources. Among others, the
Akashi Strait provides an excellent fishing
ground that provides bountiful nutrition to fish
which grow in a strong current that ensures
they are firmly fleshed. The auction market
system known as “Hiruami” enables any fish
caught in the morning to be delivered to shops
and restaurants by midday, thereby ensuring
the great taste of very fresh fish. We hope you
too can enjoy the Akashi food culture that is
supported by the abundant local nature and the
people.
Akashi-dai (sea-bream) is nurtured by the strong current
and abundant food available in the Akashi Strait, which
ensures their flesh is firm, and thus they are considered
first-grade fish in Japan. It is said that sugata-yaki
originated from an entire Akashi-dai that was char-grilled
and then served to a shogun. Akashi-dai still find favor as a
gift for happy events and as an Akashi specialty.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Akashi-dako are so muscular that they
are said to be capable of “standing and
walking around,” which is due to them
having lived in the strong Akashi Strait
current. Octopuses contain a lot of
taurine, which is an excellent source of
energy! Akashi-dako is what I need to
recommend to you the most!!
Recommendation concerning Akashi-dai
Akashi Furusato Ambassador
Owner of Suisan Iwakawa: Urakami, Yutaka
There is no doubt that the quality and brand
power of Akashi-dai rank among the top in the
nation. The filets of fish look transparent and
silky, something which cannot be seen with
other fish. I am extremely
h a p py to b e a b l e to
prepare dishes using
Akashi-dai.
Being a fishing town Akashi has an abundance of sushi
shops. Skilled sushi chefs extract the maximum umami from
seasonally available fish when making their distinctive types
of sushi.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Fresh marine products can also
often be used in Western-style
dishes, e.g. Akashi-dai Carpaccio
or Akashi-dako marinade. Tr y
some taste experiences that are
only available in towns which are
situated close to fishing ports.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Gourmet
food
that is only
available in
Akashi.
What a surprise! Donburi that features an entire
deep-fried octopus. Cut it with scissors if you
like before eating it.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
If yo u want to t as te s o m e
seasonal fish we recommend
Japanese-st yle dishes that
ensure you make the most of
the season. The Hiruami
system guarantees full
satisfaction via ultimately fresh
marine products that have just
been caught that day.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Japanesestyle
dishes
Sushi
Westernstyle
dishes
Try some dishes
that utilize fresh
ingredients.
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Akash
In-season Fish Calendar
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
Trough shell
Jun.
Jul.
Aug.
Sep.
Pike eel
Black scraper
Swimming crab
Cutlassfish
Conger eel
Black rockfish (rockfish)
Filefish and sierra
Common octopus
Golden cuttlefish
Greenling
Baby octopus
Prawn
Japanese flounder
Frog flounder
Black sea-bream, Sillago
Marbled flounder
Seaweed
Stingfish
Horse mackerel
Sakura-dai (red sea-bream)
Hardback shrimp
Dec.
Scorpion fish
Wrasse
Sand lance (grown fish)
Nov.
Pike eel
Spotted mackerel
Sand lance (young fish)
Oct.
Swimming crab (Kazami)
Yellowtail, young yellowtail
Momiji-dai (red sea-bream)
Seaweed
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Akashi Nori
Japanese Sake made in Akashi
(seaweed)
Akashi Nori is dried seaweed. The seaweed grows
in the strong current and is rather thick and of a
black color, and features both excellent flavor and
luster. Akashi is a major production site for nori
which is rich in both nutrients and favor and an
extremely healthy food. Akashi Nori is a specialty
that is very suitable for use as a gift.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism
Association
078-918-5080
Shimizu Ichigo (strawberry)
Shimizu Strawberries get raised in the warmly
mild climate of Shimizu, Uozumi-cho. The
large, juicy, and very sweet strawberries are
available as a local specialty at direct sales
stores in the appropriate season (November to
May). Strawberries are used when making
Christmas cakes in Japan, something which is
said to have originated when the growers of
them in Shimizu succeeded in producing
delicious strawberries that can be harvested
in December. Visitors can pick the strawberries
from late-March through to late-May.
[Contact] JA Hyogo-Minami
(Akashi-Harima Agro-economy Center)
078-948-5380
Akashi is a high-qualit y s ake
production site, and referred to as
“ N i s h i - n a d a ( w e s t N a d a )” i n
reference to the Nada area in Kobe.
A number of types of high-quality
sake are produced using the knowhow and enthusiasm gained over
300 years since the Edo Period. The
mellow taste of Akashi sake is an
excellent match for fish.
Fish-paste products
Fish-paste products are traditionally made
from fresh fishery products from Akashi
and with a large variety available. Enjoy
tasting the various products that are
available.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Sweet corn
Sweet corn gets harvested in the early
morning, and has a very sweet taste.
Among others a special and high-quality
variety known as “Sweet Morning” is very
popular, which is sold at direct sales
shops. The harvest season is from midJune through to late-July.
[Contact] JA Hyogo-Minami
(Akashi-Harima Agro-economy Center)
078-948-5380
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association 078-918-5080
Information on sake brewery tours
Eigashima has a large number of
sake breweries. Ibaraki Shuzo,
which was founded in 1848,
p r o v i d e s t o ur s o f i t s s a ke
brewery of groups of ten or
more. Akashi Eigashima Sake
Museum includes brewery and
sake bottle museums.
Blueberry
Blueberrie s are now new local
specialty. The large and sophisticatedly
sweet blueberrie s are a popular
ingredient in cakes, etc. They are
har ve sted from June through to
Aug us t. Picking the blueb errie s
yourself can also be experienced.
[Contact] JA Hyogo-Minami
(Akashi-Harima Agro-economy
Center) 078-948-5380
Another Akashi specialty!
Food Town
Souvenirs and local sweets
Akashi’s attractions include not only fishery products but also fish-paste
Shigosen
products, sake, agricultural products and sweets.
Shigosen (crispy rice crackers) contain
both butter and eggs, and bear an
illustration of Japan and meridian line
that has been depicted using sugar.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Gotako Kigan Manju
Manju that is shaped like an octopus character
who prays for your happiness, and containing
white bean jam and Japan’s black soybeans
and having a soft texture.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Takosenbei
Takosenbei is an entire fresh common octopus
that is then processed into a large cracker.
A rich delicacy and excellent as a snack or
appetizer that goes well with sake or beer.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Takosumi Pudding
Komochi-tako monaka
Cute octopus shaped wafers that are full of
bean-jam. Each of them also contains a small
piece of Turkish delight. The jam is made
from whole beans or white beans or mixed
with green tea powder.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Medetai Monaka
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Sweet bean paste sandwiched in wafers
form a laughing face, and hence they
are referred to as laughing monaka, and
are very popular as a good-luck sweet.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
An octopus ink-like black caramel
sauce that combines well with vanilla
flavored pudding.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Blueberry Tart
Sweet and sour blueberries in a sweet
harmony with fresh cream. Cakes that
utilize plenty of other seasonal fruit
are also available in their respective
season.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
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Okura Seaside Park and
Okura Beach
own
of Strait
A large, open park facing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and
Awajishima Island. Barbecue facilities and an artificial
turf ground for futsal and ground golf are available for
use, which visitors can also use to enjoy walking or
other activities. Okura Beach is open in summertime,
and at tracts a number of bathers as a popular
swimming spot.
[Contact] Okura Seaside Park Office
078-914-7255
Refresh both your body and soul in the
sea breeze
Akashi City has a 15.6 km long coast line that
extends from the east to the west. You can
enjoy relaxing while viewing the massive Akashi
Kaikyo Bridge in one of the well maintained
parks dotted alongside near the coast. Or enjoy
activities like sea bathing, fishing, barbecuing,
or taking a cruise. Have a great time in Akashi,
the Strait Town, where coastal leisure activities
are available throughout all the seasons.
Fishing Spots
Akashi has various fishing spots around
the Okura Beach Park and Akashi Kaihin
Park, where you can enjoy fishing while
v i ew in g t h e A ka s h i K a ik yo B r idge.
Fencing and toilets are provided in some
locations to ensure the safety of visitors
with children.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
The bridge spanning the Akashi
Strait is the world’s longest
suspension bridge and has a
total length of 3,911 meters. The
main tower is overwhelmingly tall
at about 300 meters above sea
level. The bridge when lit up at
night is a must-see. The view
from the city side provides a
panoramic picture that includes
the sea, sky, and bridge.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Short cruise by Jenova Line
Film
locatio
n
Akashi Port
and Former
Beacon
The beacon’s official name is
Kyu Hatozaki Torodo (old
Hatozaki stone lantern). It
was first built in 1657, and is
the oldest stone beacon in
Japan still remaining. It is a
valuable historical heritage
site cherished by local
people.
The landscape including the
beacon was used in a T V
drama.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
This short cruise is a round trip in Akashi Strait that starts and ends at Akashi
Port, including a turning point at Iwao Port, Awajishima Island, and takes about
40 minutes. The highlight of the cruise is the dynamic scenery that is viewable
when the ship passes under Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. You will be sure to be
satisfied with the magnificent scenery that cannot be viewed from the land,
which includes navigating fishing boats and the bridge slowly moving closer to
you.
[Contact] Awaji Jenova Line Co., Ltd. 0799-72-0181
Japan’s
oldest
beacon!
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Hama no
Sanpomichi
What is the Harima
Cycling Road?
The Harima Cycling Road is an
approximately 35 km cycling
road connecting Akashi to Himeji.
The route includes a promenade
(Hama no Sanpomichi) that
extends alongside it. There are
basically no gradients on the
course, thereby ensuring
comfortable level cycling.
Sany
A seven km long walkway that
extends alongside the shore
from the west side of Akashi
River through to Eigashima
Beach. The Akashi Strait and
Awajishima Island can be viewed
while visiting the various fishing
ports and sightseeing spots. It
best-suits jogging or cycling as
vehicles are blocked off from
using this route. Get a real feel
for the “Strait Town” with its
comforting wind in the
individually varying seasons.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism
Association
078-918-5080
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o Sh
in
250
kans
en L
ine
Eigashima Sta.
To Nishiakashi Station
175
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Nakayagi Sta. Taniyagi
Nishi-shinmachi Sta.
River
Akane
River
Eigashima Beach
rest house
Eigashima Port
Findspot of hipbones of
Akashi Primitive Man
Fujie Sta.
Taniyagi E.S.
Taikan Bridge
Sanyo
Akashi Elephant
fossil excavation site 2
1 Eigashima Beach
To Sanyo Akashi Station
c Railw
ay
Fujie E.S.
Fujie Fishing Port
Hayashisaki-Matsue
Kaigan Sta.
Electri
3 Yagi Iseki Park
Hayashi E.S.
Matsue Park
Matue Beach
rest house
Akashi
River
718
hi
Sanpomic
Hama no
Bokaihama Park
Kawabata Park
Hayashisaki
Hayashisaki
Beach Square Fishing Port
4 Hayashisaki/Matsue Beach
Town of Strait
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Photo opportunities in
Hama no Sanpomichi
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Sunset mirage
40°
70：100
You can see the sunset
mirage anywhere the
s e t t in g sun c an b e
seen but if you wish to
photograph the sunset
mirage then Eigashima
Beach in the western
area of Akashi is highly
r e c o m m e n d e d. T h e
sunset mirage can be
viewed from October
through to March in the
right conditions.
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Eigashima Beach
The palm-lined road provides an exotic
atmosphere, similar to a southern country
feel. You can enjoy the sea breeze along this
road, which is popular as a photo location
that leads to Hama no Sanpomichi.
[Contact] Beach Section, Akashi City
078-918-5042
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Akashi Elephant Fossil
Excavation Site
It is said that Akashi Elephants inhabited in
Akashi 1.2 to 1.8 million years ago. A junior-high
school student first discovered a fossilized tusk
in 1960. Six years after the discovery, an almost
entire fossil elephant was then excavated. A
restored replica of the elephant skeleton is on
exhibit at the Akashi City Museum of Culture.
[Contact] Akashi Tourism Association
078-918-5080
Murals
Murals painted on the
walls alongside the
Hama no Sanpomichi
depict the local
history and legends
of Akashi.
Scenery showing
stand up paddle
board athletes
Many people enjoy
marine sp or t s along
Hayashisaki and Matsue
C o a s t . Yo u c a n s e e
them enjoying stand up
paddle boarding.
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Yagi Iseki Park
Yagi Iseki Park is furnished with playground
equipment and an arbor that were designed
around the motifs of the “Akashi Primitive Man”
and “Akashi Elephant” that were discovered in
the vicinity. Natural beauty spots that include
the wild Chrysanthemum japonense still remain
on the coastal side of the park.
[Contact]
Planting and Park Section, Akashi City
078-918-5039
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Hayashisaki /
Matsue Beach
The coastal area has an abundance of nature
spots, which is rare in areas that are in the
vicinity of urban centers. The seawater along
the beach is so transparent that many people
come to bath there from rather distant places
in the summertime.
[Contact] Beach Section, Akashi City
078-918-5042
H
istorical
Town
(Akashi Park)
The castle is one of 10 0 major castle s in Japan with an
approximately 400-year history, which was built by Ogasawara,
Tadazane during the Edo period.
The Tatsumi yagura and Hitsujisaru yagura (turrets) have been
designated important cultural properties by the nation, either of
which is open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and national
Holidays, alternatively every other month in spring or autumn
season. A georama of the old Akashi town as of the middle Edo
period is on exhibit in one of the yagura. In addition to “Musashi
no Teien” (Musashi’s garden), it is located in Akashi Park which
was selected as one of Japan’s top 100 Urban Parks, and provides
visitors with a relaxing space.
[Contact] Hyogo Horticulture and Park Association
078-912-7600
Lords of
the province
Akashi Castle was also
known as “Kiharu Jo,”
and which was named by
the sixth lord Matsudaira,
Nobuyuki, who is said to
have constructed the
m il e s t o n e s a n d t h e
canal in the castle town,
and the windbreak forest
along the coast.
Nakasaki auditorium
Zenraku-ji Temple
(Kaiko-in / Enju-in)
Nakasaki Kokaido (public hall) is a multipurpose hall that was constructed in 1911.
Natsume Soseki gave a lecture when it was
first opened.
It was constructed in accordance with the
architectural styles of the Nara and
Kamakura eras, and utilizes a wooden truss
structure. The hall has been registered a
tangible cultural asset by the nation.
[Contact] Akashi Shimin Kaikan
078-912-1234
The temple is generally referred to as Kaiko-in / Enju-in,
and is one of historical temples that can be found in the
city.
It was first founded by Hodo Sennin in 645, and contains a
memorial tower to Taira no Kiyomori in the Kaiko-in, and a
kare-sansui stone garden in Enju-in that is said to have
been created by Miyamoto, Musashi.
[Contact] Kaiko-in 078-917-5070, Enju-in 078-912-7830
Ruins of Funage Castle
(Funage-nishi Park)
Funage Castle was built by Takayama, Ukon
together with the c astle town in 15 8 5.
Guideboards in the park provide a description
of Takayama, Ukon, then-current and current
illustrated maps, and what Funage Town was
like then.
[Contact]
Akashi Tourism Promotion Section, Akashi
078-918-5018
Akashi City
Museum of
Culture
The museum provides information
of Akashi’s history and culture.
The permanent exhibitions are
divided into eight themes, e.g.
Akashi Elephant’s skeleton model,
or historical materials concerning
Akashi Primitive Man, Akashi
Castle, Akashi’s fishing industry.
Special seasonal exhibits are also
held.
[Contact]
Akashi City Museum of Culture
078-918-5400
Let’
s try a new
experience!
Experience dressing up in
J u n i h i t o e ( c o u r t l a d y ’s’
clothing) or Japanese armor
free of charge (admission fee
r e q u i r e d ). R e s e r v a t i o n s
required. This ser vice is
available six times a month.
Historical Town
Akashi Castle
Akashi town, cherished by historical
characters
Akashi is the castle town that developed around
Akashi Castle. It is said that Miyamoto, Musashi
plotted out the town. Akashi has a number of
other historical sites that are also related to
famous historical characters, e.g. inscriptions of
the poetry of the Manyo poet, Kakinomoto no
Hitomaro, on stone monuments, and landscapes
described in The Tale of Genji written by
Murasaki Shikibu. You will develop a deep
interest in Akashi and think about those ancient
times while strolling around the town.
Locations related to The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji is the world’s oldest love saga and was written by Murasaki
Shikibu. The novel includes a “Chapter on Akashi” that is related on a stage in
Akashi. Some of the shrines, temples, and historic sites that appear in the story still
remain in place. Turn your thoughts to the love story driven by Hikaru Genji and then
visit the actual locations.
Muryokoji Temple and Tsuta no Hosomichi
Muryokoji Temple is said to have been the model of the mansion described in The Tale of
Genji where Hikaru Genji enjoys viewing the moon. The Tsuta no Hosomichi (black kite
trail) is a very romantic spot and the model of the trail, along which Hikaru Genji visits
the Okabe Mansion where Lady Akashi lives.
[Contact] Muryokoji Temple 078-912-8839
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Akashi
Municipal Planetarium
The Akashi Municipal Planetarium is a
scientific museum that stands on the
135 degree median line used for Japan’s
standard time, and provides materials
concerning both time and the universe.
The tower has a clock indicating Japan’s
standard time and is an Akashi symbol.
It uses the currently oldest available
planetarium equipment.
[Contact] Akashi Municipal Planetarium
078-919-5000
own of
Time
Plenty of time-related facilities
T h e m e r i d i a n l i n e o f 13 5 d e g r e e s t h a t
determines the standard time for Japan passes
through Akashi, and hence Akashi is referred to
as the “Town of Time. The “Akashi Municipal
Planetarium” was built on top of the meridian
line as a symbol of the town. The facility
provides materials for studying time. The town
also provides other study materials that include
meridian line related signs and various sun dials,
and the “Toki no Michi (road of time), which is a
road that tours around the town. Take the road
to walk around the town and discover some
timely romance at the various spots.
Known
as
Toki n
o Mich
i
(Rode
of Tim
e)
(about
2 km)
A hiking course that can be used to tour sightseeing spots which are closely related to“Time”
Akashi
Park
Town of Time
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2
P8
→ See
Akashi City
Museum of
Culture
→ See
Uenomaru
Church
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P8
Honshoji
Temple
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5
Kawabe, Teikichi and S.E. Cooper, a
missionary, first commenced their
Christian missions in 1907.
The church has a sun dial on the
front wall of the building.
Honshoji temple, which was originally
built on a ship, is said to have been
relocated here 400 or more years
ago. Its stone garden was created by
Miyamoto Musashi
[Contact] Uenomaru Church
078-911-6088
[Contact] Honshoji Temple
078-912-6800
Stone markers along
“Toki no Michi”
There are twelve stone markers along the road
and each of which bears an Oriental zodiac animal
sign. Enjoy identifying them while taking a stroll.
[Contact]
Tourism Promotion Section, Akashi City
078-918-5018
N
Akashi City Museum of Culture
2
0
8 Dragonfly signpost
Akashi Shrine
100m
Daishoji Temple
Myokensha Temple
Kakinomoto Shrine 7
Uenomaru Church 3
Akashi Park
Honshoji Temple 4
Akashi E.S.
1
Gesshoji Temple 6
Kobe University E.S.
5
Stone markers of“Toki no Michi”
JR Akashi Station
Start
JR K
obe L
ine
Sanyo ER Akashi Station
Sanyo
2
6
Gesshoji Temple
The gate of Gesshoji Temple was built by Toyotomi
Hideyoshi as the yakuimon of Fushimi Castle, Kyoto,
and then relocated to Akashi Castle as a kiritemon
(both yakuimon and kiritemon are gates that do not
have doors). In the early Meiji era the castles were
demolished and the gates had no role and were
reloc ated again. Some emperors and retired
emperors offered tankas for the gates. A part of
the building has been designated as a cultural
property by the nation and the city.
[Contact] Gesshoji Temple 078-911-4947
9
Electric
Unseiji Zen Temple Choju-in
Temple
9
Akashi Municipal Planetarium
Railway
Goal
Hitomarumae Station
ASPIA Akashi
＝ 5 Stone markers of “Toki no Michi”
7
Kakinomoto Shrine
Kakinomoto Shrine is dedicated to Kakinomoto
no Hitomaro, a famous courtier and tanka poet,
and is affectionately called “Hitomaru-san” by
locals. It is said to provide divine grace in the
prevention of fire, ac ademic per formance,
literature, safe birth, and good marriages. There
a re m a ny w r i t te n b i o g r a p h i e s c o n c e r n i n g
Hitomaro and his tanka inscriptions on the
premises.
[Contact] Kakinomoto Shrine
078-911-3930
8
Dragonfly signpost
A signpost of the meridian line used for the
Japanese standard time. Dragonflies used to be
called “akitsu” an object of which is on the
signpost as the symbol of “Akitsushima,” the old
name for Japan. The signpost is also famous for
the story of Matsumoto, Reiji, an SF comic artist,
who grew intrigued about the universe when he
viewed the dragonfly during early childhood.
9
Akashi
Municipal
Planetarium
明石観光のパンフレット
→ See P9
P009時の道
2015年8月 地図制作：ジェイ・マップ
[Contact]
Tourism Promotion Section, Akashi City
新規作成
078-918-5018
ni Park
East longitude 135°
ashi SA
Hanshin Expressway
Kita-Kobe Line
Japan Standard Time Meridian
ita
u Hiroba
To Shinosaka
Tamatsu IC
Akashi-Kita high school
i
Dain
ei
Shim
Ikawadani IC and JCT
y
swa
res
Exp
Plum blossom spot
Kobe Gakuin Univ.
Cherry blossom spot
Okuradani IC
Ikawadani-cho Urushiyama
Ikawadani-cho Arise
Nonoike
hi
Shiramizu-higashi
Kozubashi
Akashi Fire Department
enter
Akashi Driver s
License Test Center
Ikawa
River
Moritomo
sen
kan
hin
yo S
San
res
h school
gi
ite P.7
y
Meiko-shita
Edayoshi
Kokubo
swa
Akashi City
Hospital
Nishiakashi Station
Akashi Cancer
Center
Nishiakashi Station
an
o
Taniyagi
River
pom
ichi
Fujie
River
Hayashisaki /
Matsue Kaigan
Station
Funagejo Sit
(Funagejo Nishi Park)
P.7
Akashi Tax Office
Taikan Bridge
Bokaihama Park
JR Kobe Line
Himeji ↔ Akashi About 25 minutes
Sanyo Dentetsu
Sanyo Himeji ↔ Sanyo Akashi
About 30 minutes
Osaka
Airport
Limousine Bus
Osaka Airport ↔ Sannomiya
About 40 minutes
Tokaido – Sanyo Shinkansen
About 3 hours 10 minutes
from Tokyo
Shinosaka
Shinkobe
Maiko
Akashi City Hall
To Fukuchiyama
Sanyo
Himeji-higashi
IC
To Okayama
Kakogawa-kita
IC
Miki Ono IC
175
Hanada IC
Nagoya
Tokyo
Kakogawa
Bypass
JR Kobe Line
Sannomiya ↔ Akashi About 15 minutes
Osaka ↔ Akashi About 40 minutes
Akashi
Okura Beach P.6
[By car]
* The time required is just for guidance.
Nishiakashi
Himeji
Nakasaki
auditorium P.8
Himeji
JCT
Sannomiya
Takasago-nishi
Ramp
Akashi-nishi Okubo IC
IC
Hanshin
Expressway Kitakobe Line
To Osaka & Suita
Kobe-nishi
IC
Nagaidani
JCT
Ikawadani
JCT
250
Miki
JCT
Fusehata
JCT & IC
Tarumi
JCT
Awajishima
Kobe
Airport
Kansai
International
Airport
Port Liner
Kobe Airport ↔ Sannomiya
About 18 minutes
Nishiakashi
Limousine Bus
KIX ↔ Sannomiya
About 1 hour 5 minutes
Myodani
JCT
Akashi Taxi Association
Sanyo Akashi Station Information Center
☎078-913-2880
JR-West Customer Center
☎078-382-8686
(Akashi Taxi Co., Ltd.)
☎078-923-8225
Japan Road Traffic Information Center ☎050-3369-6628
Parking lot for large buses
●Airline
☎078-304-7777
Osaka International Airport Information Center ☎06-6856-6781
Kansai International Airport Information Center ☎072-455-2500
Kobe Awaji Naruto
Expressway
For more information on Akashi
Shinki Bus Akashi Station Information Center ☎078-912-0351
●Train
2
To Awajishima Island & Tokushima
●Bus/Taxi/Car
Information
Daini Shinmei
Expressway
Okuradani IC
Osaka
Akashi
Highway bus
Tokushima Station ↔ Kosoku Maiko Tokushima
About 1 hour 15 minutes
(Telephone information center)
Sanyo Expressway
Tamatsu IC
Jenova Line Ship
About 13 minutes
Kobe Airport Information Center
Okurakaigan-naka
Muryokoji Temple
Awaji Jenova Line Pier
Akashi and Tsuta no Hosomichi
P.6
River P.8
Access from Other Regions of Japan
Sanyo Shinkansen
About 2 hours and 40 minutes
from Hakata
Kariguchi
Kurohashi-shita
Nakasaki
Akashi Port Veranda
Gogan
Akashi Port and P.6
Former Stone Beacon
P.8
Hayashizaki fishing port
[By public transportation]
To
Sannnomiya
Zenrakuji
Akashi Police Station Temple P.8
Hayashisaki / Matsue Beach P.7
Hakata
Hitomarumae
Station
Uo no Tana P.2
Asagiri
Station
Okuradani
Station
Myokensha
Temple
Akashi Castle P.8
Nishi-shinmachi
Station
P.９
P.8
Odake Nagayamon
Wasaka
San
Akashi
Park
Municipal
Planetarium
Museum
of Culture
JR / Sanyo Akashi Station
Fujie Station
Ham
Azalea spot
Akashi high school
（ 要予約）
Okura Beach parking lot ☎078-918-8828
●Ship
Awaji Jenova Line Co., Ltd. ☎0799-72-0181
Akashi Tourism Association
☎078-918-5080
Akashi Tourist Information Center
☎078-911-2660
Tourism Promotion Section, Industrial
Promotion Department, Akashi City
☎078-918-5018
yokoso-akashi.jp
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Golf field
To Himeji
Ishigatani Park
Okubo IC
Akashi-nishi IC
Tsuchiyama Sta.
Akashi SA
Okubodanchi-nishi
Akashikita
Wanpaku Hiroba
Shimizu
Akashi-K
Akashi-Shimizu high school
Tree peony spot
Akashi Commercial high school
Kanagasaki Park
To Himeji
Uozumi
Civic Center
Yamaguchi no Nishi
To Himeji
Chohannji-nishi
Akashi-Nishi high school
Nishi-futami
Station
Meiki Higashi Futami
Uozumi Station
Futami Nokyo Kita
NITAC
Higashi-futami
Station
Akashi Kosen Nishi
Okubo
JR Kobe Line
Nakao Shinsui
Park
Okubo Station
Uozumi-cho Sumiyoshi
Sanyo Uozumi
Station
Sany
o
Akashi Kaihin Park
Yakushi-in Temple
Elect
ric
Sumiyoshi Park Nishi-eigashimaRailwa
Futami Port
y
Seto River
Station
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Eigashima
Uozumi
Fishing Port breweries
Akashi City
MAP &
Access
Harimanada
Akashi Station
neighborhood MAP
Akashi City Library
Akashi Park
Akane River
Akashi City
Museum of Culture
Myokensha Temple
Honshoji Temple
Musashi Garden
Kame no Mizu
Tokiuchi-daiko Yagura
Akashi Municipal Planetarium
Odake Nagayamon
Me
iki E
xpre
ssw
Akashi Man s hipbone findspot
Nakayagi
Station
P.7 Yagi Iseki Park
Eigashima Beach P.7
Akashi Elephant Excavation Site P.7
Hotels in Akashi
●Around JR & Sanyo Akashi Stations
Akashi Castle Hotel
☎078-913-1551
Green Hill Hotel Akashi
☎078-912-0111
Sakaeya Ryokan
☎078-911-3451
Business Hotel Kikusui
☎078-911-2280
Hitomaru Kadan
☎078-912-1717
(natural hot spring)
●Around Sanyo Nishi-shinmachi Station
JR & Sanyo Akashi Stations
To Sannomiya
Sightseeing bus stop
Uo no Tana Street
Sightseeing bus stop
Sanyo
Hitomarumae
Sta.
ASPIA Akashi
Ginza Street
Meitan Street
Akashi Tourist Information Center
(in Piore Akashi west building)
Meridian signpost
Akashi Tourism Association
(Kinro-fukushi Kaikan 1F)
Nakasaki auditorium
Awaji Jenova Line Pier
Akashi Civic center
Akashi City Hall
Iwaya Shrine
Akashi Port
Former Beacon
(Former Hatozaki Torodo)
Ryokan Gongenso
East longitude 135
Japan Standard Time Meridian
☎078-923-1230
●Around JR Nishiakashi Station
Akashiya Ryokan Bekkan
☎078-927-4141
Akashi Luminous Hotel
☎078-928-1177
Nishiakashi Hotel
☎078-928-0246
Hotel Castle Plaza
☎078-927-1111
Smile Hotel Nishiakashi
☎078-925-5555
Hotel New Takahama
☎078-927-5115
Rincarn Hotel Nishiakashi
☎078-924-0770
●Around JR Okubo Station
Hotel Okubo
Nakasaki
Veranda
Kaigan
ay
Akashi-Josai high school
Wisteria and hydrangea spot
Gesshoji Temple
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Eigashima Station
Toki no Michi
Akashi Castle
To Himeji
Saraike
Eigashima Port
The 2-kilometer road from Akashi
Station to Sanyo Hitomarumae Station:
called“Toki no Michi”
Akashi
Okubo Civic Center
Futami Civic Center
Futami Bridge
Okubo-higashi
☎078-936-0208
●Around Sanyo Futami Station
Yuan Akashi
☎078-941-6331
Fujie
Ham
an
o
Taniyagi
River
s
Akashi Tourist Guidebook
Akashi City; Akashi Tourism Association
Tourism Promotion Section, Industrial Promotion Department,
Akashi City TEL 078-918-5018
Akashi Tourism Association TEL 078-918-5080
Note that this guidebook is based on
information as of the 31st August, 2015.
Issued in February 2016
3,000 copies released