Akashi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gesshoji, Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Japan
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Gesshoji, Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Japan
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Akashi Castle (Akashi Park), Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Japan
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Akashi Castle (Akashi Park), Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Japan
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Akashi Castle (Akashi Park), Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Japan
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Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

4 out of 5
1, Senshu-kuko Kita Tajiri Osaka-fu
The price is AU$153 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$153
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tajiri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,044 reviews)
Everything is excellent!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$117 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$117
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,136 reviews)
The room was dirty, very obvious stains, and hair in obvious places. Was not thoroughly cleaned. Bathtub was dirty to the point I did not want to take a bath in it. The bed was clean though.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

5 out of 5
1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo
The price is AU$115 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$115
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Very happy with the hotel, breakfast was outstanding, such a vast selection to choice from. The location is ideal for travelling beyond Kobe, the Shin- Kobe line is directly below the hotel.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
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Seaside Terrace Sumika Limited to one group per day BBQ and private sauna available / Akashi Hyōgo

Seaside Terrace Sumika Limited to one group per day BBQ and private sauna available / Akashi Hyōgo

Akashi Hyōgo
Stay at this holiday home in Akashi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology and Harima Oonaka ...
Seaside Terrace Sumika Limited to one group per day BBQ and private sauna available / Akashi Hyōgo
PICNIC GARDEN - Glamping

PICNIC GARDEN - Glamping

1 out of 5
Gunge - 1028-1 Awaji Hyogo
Stay at this campsite in Awaji. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Awaji World Park Onokoro and Takataya Kahei ...
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ThinkStay Mt.

ThinkStay Mt.

3 out of 5
Ichigatani-1-8 Rokkosancho Nada Ward Kobe Hyogo
Stay at this business-friendly cottage in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Arima Onsen and Mount Rokko are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
It was a lovely stay apart from the coldness and climbing up and down for toilet

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

ThinkStay Mt.
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Popular places to visit

Arima Hot Springs

Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Arima Onsen
甲子園球場 バックスクリーン

Hanshin Koshien Stadium

Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Port of Kobe
Kobe Harborland

Kobe Harborland

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Harborland
Aerial view of Kobe City in Rokko Garden Terrace, Mount Rokko, Kobe, Japan; Shutterstock ID 439307617

Mount Rokko

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Mount Rokko
Big Ferris Wheel and Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall located at Kobe port, Japan.

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$195
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Picture 2 for Activity Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

AU$44
per adult
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

AU$168
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Kyoto 1 Day Trip-Golden Pavilion & Kiyomizu temple from Osaka

Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka

AU$258
per adult
Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka
Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka

Absolute Osaka Food Tour

AU$257
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
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TAIKO, Japanese Drum Experience from Kyoto

AU$160
per adult
TAIKO, Japanese Drum Experience from Kyoto
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Cities near Akashi

Kobe Harborland featuring a bay or harbor, modern architecture and night scenes

Kobe

cherry trees on the bannk of Kakogawa River

Kakogawa