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Himeji Castle, one-hour drive away from downtown Kobe, has kept its original form over 400 years and it's registered as one of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

For more than 400 years, Higashimaru Shoyu in Tatuno-city has been producing thin soy sauce which is indispensable for Japanese cuisine. Exhibits at Higashimaru Shoyu tells you the history of Japanese food culture.

Ako-city boasts its rich natural environment being surrounded by the sea, a clear stream, and mountains. Among many historic spots is Museum of History where you can learn about famous 47 loyal Samurai and also local salt fields.

Ako Misaki is recommended as one of 100 most beautiful sunset sites.

Spring and summer: Various kinds of fresh fish

Autumn and winter: Fresh oyster and crab.

Himeji-city:

Nishimuraya: Crab dishes. Phone: 0792-85-3939

Tatuno-city:

Sohmen-no-sato: Thin noodles. Phone: 0791-65-9000

Ako-city :

Kuidohraku: Seafood. Phone: 0791-46-8800

Gimpasoh: Japanese cuisine, buckwheat noodles. Phone: 0791-45-3355

Himeji-city:

Takadanobaba: Phone: 079-222-2505

Tatsuno-city:

Higashimaru Shoyu: Soy sauce. Phone: 0791-63-4567

Ako-city:

Tomoeya: Phone: 0791-42-2470

Gimpasoh: Phone: 0791-42-3455

Kangawa:Local confectionery. Phone: 0791-45-2222

Miyazaki Shokuen: Grilled salt. Phone: 0791-42-2013

Umeda Shoten: Seafood. Phone: 0791-43-7117

Himeji-city:

Yukata (kimono for summer) Festival: June22-24 Phone: 0792-21-2512

Vendor stands: June 3/4 Phone: 0791-21-2513

Ako-city:

Ako Misaki Sakura Festival: April1-10 Phone: 0791-42-2602

47 Loyal Samurai Festival: December14. Phone: 0791-43-6839

Orange Picking: End/October to End/November. Phone: 0791-42-2651

For information call Himeji Tourist Bureau : Phone 0792-21-2512, 0791-42-2602 >click here

Ako Tourist Bureau : Phone: 0791-42-2602 >click here