Asakuchi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
About Asakuchi
Asakuchi has three main settlements. The two largest are Kamogata (鴨方) and Konko (金光). The third settlement, Yorishima (寄島), is a fishing town on the Inland Sea. Although difficult to get to, a trip to Yorishima is worth it for the seaside scenery, pretty beaches, some easy hiking and a glimpse at Japan's beautiful rural lifestyle without having to go too far off the beaten track. The three settlements used to be independent towns until they were merged as a city in 2006. A fourth town, Satosho (里庄), declined to merge into the city. The four towns used to be collectively known as "Asakuchi District" (浅口郡) and Satosho is still considered to be part of the district, though the city is not. Konko is famous for two things. The first is being home to the mother church of the Japanese 'new relig
Top Attractions in Asakuchi
Explore the best things to see and do in Asakuchi:
- ★National Astronomical Observatory
- ★Okayama Astronomy Museum
Asakuchi Travel Guide Sections
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