Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Akashi, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 34 m
Descend 42 m

Experience Akashi in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Akashi

Sight 1: Akashi Castle

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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

457 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Akashi Park

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Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park is a Hyogo Prefectural city park (regional park) located in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 兵庫県立明石公園 (JA)

468 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Akashi City Museum of Culture

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Akashi City Museum of Culture is a museum located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 明石市立文化博物館 (JA)

271 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: 大聖寺

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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)

182 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: 本松寺

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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)

171 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: 月照寺

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月照寺 KENPEI / CC BY-SA 3.0

Getsu Shoji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Hitomaru Town, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Hitomaruyama. The honzon is the eleven-sided Kannon.

Wikipedia: 月照寺 (明石市) (JA)

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