Azur Maiko — Local services in Kobe

The beach itself was fine — the seabed is rocky, and there’s a bit of floating trash in the water, but nothing critical. What shocked me most was that a security guard came over and told us not to swim. This was September 14, it was 32°C outside, the water was warm, and right nearby lifeguards were training. I asked him why, and he explained that the official swimming season had ended — it was open only until the end of August. The park is covered with thousands of prohibition signs, but not a single one mentioning this. So basically, you’re not allowed to swim in perfect conditions just because the calendar says “season’s over.”...

Beautiful beach with a gorgeous view of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge 🌉 Because there are almost no waves, The beach is comfortable for swimming 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ But the strong direct sunlight might cause headache during the day in summer ☀️ Highly recommended to bring UV umbrella 🌂 for protection 👍 in the evening, this place is the best spot for enjoying sunset 🌇 especially if you are enjoying taking panorama...

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan. The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, spanning the Akashi Strait, connects the city of Kobe and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. It is the world's longest suspension bridge, with its central span measuring 1,991m. Its made up of six lanes with a combined length of 3,911m.Nov 4, 2013. Information obtained...