Esaki Lighthouse, Awaji Island
#7 among attractions in Awaji Island
Facts and practical information
Esaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Awaji, Hyōgo Japan. A portion of the lighthouse is Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. ()
Awaji Island Japan
Esaki Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kobe Sports Park Baseball Stadium, Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Kishiro Stadium, Akashi Castle.
Sport venue, Park, SportKobe Sports Park Baseball Stadium, Kobe
176 min walk • Kobe Sports Park Baseball Stadium, nestled in the vibrant city of Kobe, Japan, is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and baseball aficionados. As a significant sport venue, this stadium is a hub of athletic energy and competitive spirit.
Expansive bridge with tours to its topAkashi Kaikyō Bridge, Akashi
43 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.
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, SportKishiro Stadium, Akashi
82 min walk • Akashi Park Stadium is a track and field stadium located in Akashi Park, in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture in Japan. The stadium can hold up to 20,000 spectators, and has fixed seating for 6,000.
Historic castle with an observation deckAkashi Castle, Akashi
82 min walk • Akashi Castle is a Japanese castle in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Akashi castle was constructed by Ogasawara Tadazane on Mount Akamatsu from 1617 to 1619 to watch over the western lords, by the order of Tokugawa Hidetada.
Botanical garden with a greenhouseKiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse, Awaji Island
82 min walk • The Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse, also known as the Miracle Planet Museum of Plants, is a botanical garden within a greenhouse located at Yumebutai 4 Banchi, Higashiura-cho, Tsuna, Awaji, Hyōgo, Japan. It is open most days; an admission fee is charged.
Observation decks and towers, Garden, PlaygroundAwaji Yumebutai, Awaji Island
83 min walk • The Awaji Yumebutai is a complex of conference center, hotel and memorial in Awaji, Hyōgo, built near the epicenter of the 1995 Great Hanshin Awaji earthquake. It was designed by Tadao Ando, who had begun planning for the project prior to the earthquake. The hotel is operated as the Westin Awaji Island Resort.
Nojima Fault, Awaji Island
129 min walk • Nojima Fault is a fault that was responsible for the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995. It cuts across Awaji Island, Japan and it is a branch of the Japan Median Tectonic Line which runs the length of the southern half of Honshu island.
MuseumSun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Akashi
73 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...
MuseumFormer Residence of Saji Muto, Akashi
76 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.
NeighbourhoodAkashi Strait, Akashi
42 min walk • 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.
MuseumAkashi Kaikkyo Bridge Exhibition Center, Akashi
73 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.
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