In Akashi, famous for its octopus, Akashiyaki (tamago-yaki), also known as the original takoyaki, is not to be missed. In Kakogawa, you will want to taste katsumeshi, a cutlet of beef cutlet served on top of rice with sauce.
Akashi and Kakogawa are home to such tourist attractions as Akashi Castle, Akashi Municipal Museum of Astronomy and Science, Akashi Municipal Museum of Culture, Kakimoto Shrine, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Ishigaya Park, Tsurinji Temple, Hikayama Park, Kakogawa Cultural Center, and Hamanomiya Park.
Local delicacies such as Akashiyaki, onion soup, okonomiyaki, and octopus rice are also recommended.
Akashi specialty "Akashi baking" uses egg and soup stock soup much. The firmness of the clothes which baked soft plumply and the octopus made KORI soaks in soup stock and eats by the feature. It's also called "omelet" at localness, and it's said that "Akashi baking" is roots of an octopus pancake fr...»
Located on a hilly area at the foot of Mt. Gobozan, this urban park is surrounded by lush green forests and overflowing with nature. The park is dotted with large and small ponds and hills, and visitors can enjoy the natural scenery. The rose garden and garden of the four seasons are particularly a...»
At this fun toy theme park, visitors can enjoy popular rides such as go-karts, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and merry-go-rounds. In addition, various events and popular character shows are held on holidays. In summer, the Acapulco leisure pool is open, so visitors can also enjoy playing in the wa...»
Snappers caught in Akashi, which are fat, firm and tasty, are one of the high-grade snappers in Japan. Taimeshi is the best of the specialty dishes using the snappers which are considered to bring good luck. It is cooked with grilled head and flesh put them on rice along with ginger and kobu, and co...»