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Ako Marine Science Museum and Shio-no-Kuni
A complex that lets you learn about the culture of salt-making in Ako. Located in Hyogo Prefectural Ako Seaside Park, this facility combines a science museum devoted to the sea and salt with Shio-no-Kuni, an outdoor area featuring recreated salt fields from the medieval to modern eras, where you can try your hand at traditional salt making.
10 minutes by Car
Ako Castle Ruins and Ako Oishi Shrine
A must-see for history lovers, this spot takes you through the castle ruins of the Asano clan, lords of the Ako domain, and to Oishi Shrine, which stands on the former estate of Oishi Kuranosuke within the castle grounds. Ako Oishi Shrine enshrines Oishi Kuranosuke along with the 47 ronin (loyal retainers) of Ako and is famous for its blessings regarding the achievement of great aspirations and fulfillment of wishes.
5 minutes by Car
Kamasima Restaurant
A restaurant run directly by the producers famous for Sakoshi oysters. Savor exceptional oysters year-round that will impress even the pickiest of oyster lovers. Raw, fried, steamed, cooked with rice... enjoy oysters in every way imaginable. There is also an assorted oyster set, so come dive into the world of oysters!
15 minutes by Car
Sakoshi Townscape
This townscape retains the distinct character of an Edo-era port town. Old merchant houses, sake breweries, and maritime merchant residences still stand in this area, which has been designated a cityscape preservation district. Stroll through nostalgic streets lined with old storehouses and wooden buildings.
60 minutes by Car
NIPPONIA Hirafuku Post Town
This inn lets you live like a local in a traditional townhouse in Hirafuku, an Edo-era post town. The renovated townhouse, comprising a main house of the former Kimura Sake Brewery and the former Kimura residence, is of cultural property caliber, and while the earthen walls have deliberately been preserved, the inn is outfitted with modern amenities for an extraordinary experience in a refined setting.
