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Himeji Castle-Ako Hot Spring

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Points of Interest

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.


Restaurants
Spring and summer: Various kinds of fresh fish

Autumn and winter: Fresh oyster and crab.

 

Himeji-city:
Nishimuraya: Crab dishes. Phone: 0792-85-3939

Tatuno-city:

Sohmen-no-sato: Thin noodles. Phone: 0791-65-9000

Ako-city :
Kuidohraku: Seafood. Phone: 0791-46-8800

Gimpasoh: Japanese cuisine, buckwheat noodles. Phone: 0791-45-3355

 


Souvenirs
Himeji-city:

Takadanobaba: Phone: 079-222-2505

Tatsuno-city:

Higashimaru Shoyu: Soy sauce. Phone: 0791-63-4567

Ako-city:
Tomoeya: Phone: 0791-42-2470
Gimpasoh: Phone: 0791-42-3455
Kangawa:Local confectionery. Phone: 0791-45-2222
Miyazaki Shokuen: Grilled salt. Phone: 0791-42-2013
Umeda Shoten: Seafood. Phone: 0791-43-7117

Attractions

Himeji-city:

Yukata (kimono for summer) Festival: June22-24 Phone: 0792-21-2512
Vendor stands: June 3/4 Phone: 0791-21-2513

Ako-city:

Ako Misaki Sakura Festival: April1-10 Phone: 0791-42-2602

47 Loyal Samurai Festival: December14. Phone: 0791-43-6839

Orange Picking: End/October to End/November. Phone: 0791-42-2651

 

For information call Himeji Tourist Bureau : Phone 079-222-2285 >click here

Ako Tourist Bureau : Phone: 0791-42-2602 >click here

 

 

Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle
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Higashimaru Shoyu
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Oishi Shrine
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Salt Land
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Ako Misaki National Park
>click here

 

Ako Hot Spring
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