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Where is Akashi, Japan?

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Akashi is a city in Japan, located in Hy艒go Prefecture on the island of Honshu. It lies along the Seto Inland Sea and is situated west of Kobe, east of Himeji, and south of Kakogawa.

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Where is Akashi Located?

Akashi is a city in Japan, located in Hy艒go Prefecture on the island of Honshu. It lies along the Seto Inland Sea and is situated west of Kobe, east of Himeji, and south of Kakogawa.

The city covers an area of approximately 49.42 sq km (19.08 sq mi) and had a population of 303,430 according to the 2021 census.

Akashi is known for its seafood and historical sites, Akashi Castle, Maiko Park, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Akashi Municipal Planetarium, Central Park, and local fish markets.

Akashi, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameAkashi
CountryJapan
PrefectureHy艒go Prefecture
RegionKansai region (Honshu)
EstablishedCity status in 1919
PopulationApprox. 300,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area49.42 sq km (19.08 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 6,070 people per sq km
Coordinates34.6378掳 N, 134.9783掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes673-0000 to 673-0999
Area Code+81 78
Major WaterwaysAkashi Strait
TransportationJR West Sany艒 Main Line, Kobe-Akashi Highway, ferries to Awaji Island
Famous ForAkashi Kaiky艒 Bridge and seafood, particularly Akashi-yaki
Top AttractionsAkashi Castle, Akashi Kaiky艒 Bridge, Uonotana Market, local parks
Official Websitehttps://www.city.akashi.lg.jp/

Distance from Akashi to Major Cities in Japan

  • Akashi to Kobe 鈥 10 km (6 miles)
  • Akashi to Osaka 鈥 40 km (25 miles)
  • Akashi to Kyoto 鈥 60 km (37 miles)
  • Akashi to Nara 鈥 50 km (31 miles)
  • Akashi to Himeji 鈥 25 km (16 miles)
  • Akashi to Wakayama 鈥 80 km (50 miles)
  • Akashi to Okayama 鈥 130 km (81 miles)
  • Akashi to Hiroshima 鈥 250 km (155 miles)
  • Akashi to Nagoya 鈥 360 km (224 miles)
  • Akashi to Tokyo 鈥 550 km (342 miles)
  • Akashi to Yokohama 鈥 570 km (354 miles)
  • Akashi to Chiba 鈥 580 km (360 miles)
  • Akashi to Sapporo 鈥 1,200 km (746 miles)
  • Akashi to Fukuoka 鈥 600 km (373 miles)
  • Akashi to Sendai 鈥 800 km (497 miles)
  • Akashi to Niigata 鈥 650 km (404 miles)
  • Akashi to Kanazawa 鈥 400 km (249 miles)
  • Akashi to Nagasaki 鈥 800 km (497 miles)
  • Akashi to Naha (Okinawa) 鈥 1,600 km (994 miles)
  • Akashi to Takamatsu 鈥 180 km (112 miles)