Living in Nishi-Akashi

The western gateway of Akashi, with a Shinkansen stop. You can keep both Kobe/Osaka commuting and Shinkansen business trips, but it is the densest area in the Himeji area.

The western gateway of Akashi, with a Shinkansen stop. You can keep both Osaka/Kobe commuting and Shinkansen business trips. The area around the station is neatly planned, so the walking environment is clean. It is densely built, though, so if you want quiet living, look one stop beyond.