Akashi City Museum of Culture

The Akashi City Museum of Culture is a two-floor facility with permanent exhibitions about local history and rotating special displays throughout the year. The museum documents regional development across different periods through artifacts and records.

The museum was founded in 1991 and preserves artifacts and records that trace the development of Akashi from prehistoric times through the castle town period. The collection includes evidence from different eras showing how the region changed over time.

The permanent exhibition presents eight different themes that reflect human life and the natural world of the region, including regional pottery, farming, and fishing traditions. Visitors see the crafts and ways of life that shaped the community across generations.

The museum is located near Akashi Station and is easy to reach. It is open for most of the day, so visitors can plan their visit based on their schedule.

The museum includes a specialized learning studio with interactive activities for children where they can explore regional history. This area allows young visitors to discover local culture in a hands-on way.

Location: Akashi

Inception: 1991

Official opening: 1991

Address: 兵庫県明石市上ノ丸2-13-1

Website: https://akashibunpaku.com

GPS coordinates: 34.65167,134.99528

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43