Ako Misaki

Japanese: 赤穂御崎 - あこうみさき

A scenic spot in Ako city, on the southwestern tip of Hyogo prefecture. Pine forests stand close to the rocky coastline, and numerous large and small islands can be seen offshore. It is part of the Setonaikai National Park. Nearby are the Iwatsuhime Shrine, a shrine listed in the Engishiki, inns, and resort facilities. Formerly known as Shinhama village, Shiohama village was established in 1646 (Shoho 3) by Asano Naganao, lord of Ako domain, along with the development of salt fields. After the salt fields were abolished in 1971 (Showa 46), the fields were converted into housing land and parks. It is about 4 km from JR Banshu Ako Station, and there is a bus service available.

[Gihachi Tomioka]

Ako Misaki and the Ieshima Islands
View from Ako Misaki. In the distance you can see the Ieshima Islands. Setonaikai National Park. Ako City and Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture ©Ministry of the Environment ">

Ako Misaki and the Ieshima Islands

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

兵庫県南西端、赤穂市にある景勝地。岩石海岸に松林が迫り、沖合いに大小多数の島々を望み、瀬戸内海国立公園に含まれる。付近には式内社伊和都比売(いわつひめ)神社、旅館、保養施設などが点在する。旧新浜(しんはま)村にあたり、1646年（正保3）赤穂藩主浅野長直(ながなお)が塩田開発とともに開設した塩浜村である。1971年（昭和46）の塩田廃止後、塩田は宅地、公園などへ転用された。JR播州赤穂駅から約4キロメートル、バスの便がある。

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