Akashi Strait, Akashi

Name: Akashi Strait
Address: Akashi, Japan

#6 among attractions in Akashi

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The Akashi Strait is a strait between the Japanese islands of Honshu and Awaji. The strait connects Seto Inland Sea and Osaka Bay. The width of the Akashi Strait is approximately 4 kilometers, and maximum depth is about 110 meters. The fastest tidal current is about 4.5 metres per second. ()

Local name: 明石海峡 Length: 4921 ftWidth: 2.49 miCoordinates: 34°36'54"N, 135°1'12"E

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Akashi Strait – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Former Residence of Saji Muto, Akashi Kaikkyo Bridge Exhibition Center.

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Expansive bridge with tours to its top
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Akashi
3 min walk • The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is a suspension bridge which links the city of Kobe on the Japanese island of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island. It is part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, and crosses the busy and turbulent Akashi Strait.
1.3 miNE
Museum
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Akashi
34 min walk • The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Museum is located in Maiko Park, Tarumi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Formerly known as the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Museum. The octagonal Chinese-style pavilion, "Shijiaogak", built in 1915, is the oldest existing concrete...
1.4 miNE
Museum
Former Residence of Saji Muto, Akashi
36 min walk • Former Muto Residence is a western-style house located in Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as the Former Yamaharu Mutoh Residence and the Former Maiko Club of Kanebo.
1.4 miNE
Museum
Akashi Kaikkyo Bridge Exhibition Center, Akashi
35 min walk • Hashi no Kagakukan is a science museum located in Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, which opened in April 1998. It is a two-story building with a total floor space of approximately 1,700 square meters.

Akashi Strait, Akashi

Facts and practical information

Akashi Strait – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Akashi

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Akashi

Former Residence of Saji Muto, Akashi

Akashi Kaikkyo Bridge Exhibition Center, Akashi