Asakuchi (浅口市, Asakuchi-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 33,322 in 14,409 households and a population density of 500 persons per km². The total area of the city is 66.464 square kilometres (25.662 sq mi). The headquarters of the Konkokyo religion is in Asakuchi.
Yorishima has beautiful beaches, a small mountain by the seaside you can climb for great views of the Inland sea, and relatively gentle hiking trails. There are good facilities such as picnic spots, ample car parking and clean, accessible public toilets in the area.
Have an adventure! Go for a walk in Asakuchi and soak in the atmosphere of rural Japan! Japanese drivers are very courteous and will give you plenty of space if you want to walk down the rural roads and have a look around.
Chain restaurants can be found along Route 2, although you might have a nicer time bringing a picnic lunch or snacks. Route 2 is quite beautiful, and an outdoor food break would suit the scenery. A great picnic spot in Yorishima is on top of the mountain, just past the sports park by the sea. Commanding views of the Inland Sea and a good walk to help you burn off your lunch. There are supermarkets and convenience stores near the stations. Some local restaurants can be found, but don't expect an English menu.
Yorishima has a brewery which produces the rather dry, but very tasty, Kamikoro (嘉美心) sake. You can pick it up in supermarkets and convenience stores in Asakuchi, especially in Yorishima.
You don't go to Asakuchi to shop; you go to enjoy the atmosphere and scenery and to have an amazing adventure.
The supermarket chain Marunaka is close Konko and Kamogata Stations. In Yorishima there is a supermarket and a Lawson convenience store near the bus station.
Most visitors find hotels in the nearby cities of Kurashiki, Okayama, and Fukuyama.
Asakuchi has two stations on the Sanyo Main Line: Konko Station (金光駅) and Kamogata Station (鴨方駅).
The Sanyo Line is the main train line in Okayama and is serviced by local trains relatively frequently. Okayama is the nearest shinkansen stop.
The areas around the stations probably aren't on most itineraries. Quickly find vehicle transportation and make your way to the interesting place, the beach.
Infrequent buses depart from the front of Kamogata Station and Satosho Station.
Taxis are more expensive than buses, but they're typically much quicker, and can generally be found at the stations. A taxi to Yorishima costs around ¥2,500 one way. Once the taxi drops you off, you'll have to call them (in Japanese) to pick you up again. Alternately, it's a long walk back to the train station.
If you are going to the beach by car, you can park for free at the Sports Park and walk the last stretch.
