Checked against official sources on October 9, 2026 · 日本語版: 明石城跡ガイド
AKASHI · CASTLE PARK
5 minutes from the station
No keep — but two original three-storey turrets on 380 m of stone walls, right outside Akashi Station. Free to walk around.
| Admission | Free (park grounds)Turret interiors open only on some days |
|---|---|
| From Akashi Station | 5 min on footNorth exit of JR and Sanyo Akashi stations |
| Highlights | Tatsumi and Hitsujisaru turretsImportant Cultural Properties |
| Parking | P1 South (24 h) or P2 North (7:30–21:00)Fees below |
What to see
Construction began in January 1619 under Ogasawara Tadamasa, guided by his father-in-law Honda Tadamasa, lord of Himeji Castle. The castle guarded the main western highway and the Akashi Strait. Its stone walls run about 380 m and stand more than 20 m high.
SOUTH-EAST CORNER
Tatsumi-yagura
An original three-storey corner turret. “Tatsumi” is the old compass name for south-east.
SOUTH-WEST CORNER
Hitsujisaru-yagura
The biggest turret, next to the keep base — larger than the keeps of some small castles, it served as the keep in practice.
Walking route from the station
- Leave Akashi Station by the north exit and cross to the park entrance.
- Stop at the moat for the classic view of both turrets on the walls.
- Follow the park map up to the Honmaru and Ninomaru, then look back over the city towards the sea.
The climb has slopes and steps. Do not climb the stone walls or enter closed areas. Using a stroller or wheelchair? Check the barrier-free information on the official park map first.
Parking
| Car park | Fee | Daily maximum |
|---|---|---|
| P1 South24 hours · 366 spaces | ¥200per 30 min | ¥800 weekdays, ¥1,000 weekends and holidays |
| P2 North7:30–21:00 · 134 spaces | Free under 30 min, then ¥550 up to 5 hours, +¥100 per hour | ¥1,050 for 24 hours |
You can leave P2 North after 21:00. Fees and operation can change; check the park’s access page before you go.
Source: Akashi Park, access and parking
In spring the park is a cherry blossom spot, and it hosts seasonal events; check the park’s news page for dates. Akashi Castle Park, 1-27 Akashi Koen, Akashi.
Plan the rest of your trip
Himeji Castle: tickets, English tours and accessAwaji Island day trip from Kobe