Himeji, Ako Area
Half-Day. Oishi-jinja Shrine-Ako Hot Spring
Ako-city is just one-hour drive away from both Himeji castle and donwtown Kobe.
Ako-city boasts its rich natural environment being surrounded by the sea, a clear stream, and mountains. Abundant products from the land and sea. You can enjoy fresh seafood all year around. Among many historic spots is Museum of History where you can learn about famous 47 loyal Samurai and also local salt fields.
Ako Misaki is recommended as one of 100 most beautiful sunset sites.
- Spring and summer: Various kinds of fresh fish
Autumn and winter: Matsutake-mashroom, seafood such as Hamo(fish),oyster,and crab. Steamed fish and grilled seafood are worth trying.
Ako-city:
Sankai: BBQ seafood. Phone: 0791-43-8533
Ginpasoh: BBQ seafood. Phone: 0791-42-3455
Shiosai-Ichiba: BBQ seafood: Phone: 0791-46-8601
Sakuragumi: Pasta and seafood. Phone: 0791-42-3545
Kabutozushi: Sushi. Phone: 0791-42-1617
Shushi-Man: Sushi. Phone: 0791-43-0966
Hourin-an: Buckwheat noodles. Phone: 0791-45-7275.
- Ginpasoh: Phone: 0791-42-3455
- Kangawa:Local confectionery. Phone: 0791-45-2222
- Iwasaya: Local confectionery. Phone: 0791-45-2558
- Nissei Sen-gyo: Fresh fish. Phone: 0791-42-9200
- Miyazaki Shokuen: Grilled salt. Phone: 0791-42-2013
- Umeda Shoten: Seafood. Phone: 0791-43-7117
Akou Misaki Sakura(Cherry Blossom) Festival: April1-10. Phone: 0791-422-2602
Shellfish gathering: April to June. Phone: 0791-46-2260
Fishing sweetfish: May to December. Phone: 0791-42-2602
Sea bathing: July to August. Phone: 0791-42-2602
Orange picking: End of October-November30. Phone: 0791-42-2651
Ako Loyal Samurai Festival: December 14. Phone: 0791-43-6839
For info. Ako Tourist Bureau 0791-42-2602
http://ako-kankou.jp/en/