Akashi
This Japanese castle tower rises above a canopy of green trees in this waterfront city on the Akashi Strait, with a lively dining scene and easy access to UNESCO World Heritage sites across the wider Hyōgo region.
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- Population303,601
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.5 km5.3 mi
Nearest airports
Akashi: quick answers
Where is Akashi?
Akashi is in Akashi City, Japan, about 17 km10 miles in a straight line from Kobe.
How do you get to Akashi?
The nearest airport is Kobe (UKB), about 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is 山陽明石, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Akashi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is September, with about 201 mm7.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Akashi?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 189 restaurants, 53 cafés and 32 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Akashi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kakogawa, Wakayama and Toyonaka. Akashi is listed among the day trips from Kyoto.