Akashi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge or Pearl Bridge is the world's largest suspension bridge, the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea. The Bridge is communication from Awaji Island to Kobe, Japan.
View of Akashi Kaikyō Bridge on Awaji Island
Akashi
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Akashi
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Akashi
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Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$105 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$105
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,171 reviews)
The room and bathroom were spacious and clean, except for the bathtub, which you don’t realize until taking a bath. Breakfast was a little disappointing for the price, not much choice of fresh fruit and salad, as well as terribly crowded!

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

4 out of 5
1, Senshu-kuko Kita Tajiri Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$177 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$177
25 May - 26 May
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! (3,225 reviews)
Everything was excellent always great time at the nikko chain

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$164 per night from 8 June to 9 June
NZ$164
8 June - 9 June
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Very nice room with an amazing balcony and view of thecity

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
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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 ...
PICNIC GARDEN - Glamping
Sea View Court Kobe

Sea View Court Kobe

3 out of 5
Nozaki dori 5 Chome 3-14 Kobe Hyogo-ken
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
Owner was courteous and went to great effort to ensure our stay was comfortable. Great value for size and comfort of room, amenities and great view

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Sea View Court Kobe
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Popular places to visit

Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen

5/5(5 reviews)

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

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(13 reviews)

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

5/5(1 review)

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
Kobe Tower

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(14 reviews)

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Kobe Tower

Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$285
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket

Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket

NZ$121
per adult
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket
3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke

3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke

NZ$64
per adult
3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke
teamLab, Floating Resonating Lamps on Oike Lake

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$202
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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Cities near Akashi

Kobe

Kobe

Harima
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Harima

cherry trees on the bannk of Kakogawa River

Kakogawa

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