One-day course
Himeji Castle-Shiota Hot Spring- Himeji Castle-Ako Hot Spring
- Half a day course
- Kohkoen-Shiota Hot spring
- Oishi-jinja Shrine-Ako Hot Spring
- Model course
- Strolling around Exotic Kobe
- Universal Studios Japan-Takarazuka Hot Spring
- Kobe-Himeji Castle-Ako Hot Spring
- Himeji City
- Himeji Green Hotel
- Hotel Claire Higasa
- Himeji City Hotel
- Hotel Sunshine Aoyama
- Ueyama Ryokan
- Ako-Onsen ONZAKI
- Ginpasou
- Taioukan
- Kappouryokan Hotel Kakuisou Ako
- Shiota-Onsen
- Yumenoi
Himeji, Ako Area
One-Day. Himeji Castle-Shiota Hot Spring
Himeji Castle, one-hour drive away from downtown Kobe, has kept its original form over 400 years and it's registered as one of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
For more than 400 years, Higashimaru Shoyu in Tatuno-city has been producing thin soy sauce which is indispensable for Japanese cuisine. Exhibits at Higashimaru Shoyu tells you the history of Japanese food culture.
Ako-city boasts its rich natural environment being surrounded by the sea, a clear stream, and mountains. 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: local edible wild plants, Ayu(sweetfish from clear river)
- Autumn and winter: Matsutake-mushroom, crabs fresh from water, wild boar
meat.
- Shiota Hot Spring: Yumenoi Dining Kouki: Phone 0793-36-1000
Kohko-en: Kassui-ken Phone:0792-89-4131
Himeji Castle Area: Mire:Phone 0792-25-0030
Himeji: Nishimuraya. Crab dishes. Phone:0792-85-3939
- Himeji-city:
Takada-no-babaya. Souvenir shop: Phone 079-222-2505
Kine-ya, Japanese confectionery: Phone:0792-85-3508
Tatsuno-city:
Higashimaru Shoyu: Phone:0791-63-4567 >click here
Sohmen-no-Sato: Phone:0791-65-9000
- Himeji-city: Yukata (kimono for summer) Festival: June22-24
- Vendor stands: June 3/4
- Castle festival: August 1st Saturday
- For information call Himeji Tourist Bureau : Phone 0792-21-2512, 0791-42-2602
