6 Sights in Akashi, Japan (with Map and Images)

Akashi Castle was an Edo period Japanese castle located in the city of Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was also known as Kiharu Castle or Kinkō Castle . Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1957.

Wikipedia: Akashi Castle (EN), Website

The former Hamonzaki Lantern Hall is a former lighthouse located in Akashi Port, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a landmark of Akashi Port that has existed since the feudal period. In 1963 (Showa 38), the function as a route marker was abolished, but in 2014 (Heisei 26), it was registered as a national registered tangible cultural property. After that, it was changed to a designated cultural property of Akashi City on January 25, 2021.

Wikipedia: 旧波門崎燈籠堂 (JA)

Iwaya Shrine is a shrine located in the lumber town of Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is known for the "Oshataka Festival", which is a maritime ritual. One of the shrines of the Iwato Hiyori Shrine listed in the "Enki Shiki Shrine Name Book" in Akashi District, Harima Province.

Wikipedia: 岩屋神社 (明石市) (JA)

Mikuriya Shrine is a shrine located in Higashifutami, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is said that there was a pine tree where Sugawara Michima rested and a pine tree where Sugawara sat down, and a stone monument remains.

Wikipedia: 御厨神社 (JA)

Honshoji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Kaminomaru, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. The former main temple is Ōmotoyama Honku-ji Temple (Rokujōmon-ryū) and Kushihōen (奠統会).

Wikipedia: 本松寺 (明石市) (JA)

Daishoji is a Nichiren sect temple located in Kamino-maru, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Its mountain name is Mikuni Mountain. The former head temple is Myokakuji in Kyoto, and it is affiliated with the Densho Hōen (Dento-kai).

Wikipedia: 大聖寺 (明石市) (JA)