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Honke Kimuraya (Akashi-yaki Since 1924)

Rating82SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A century of operation since 1924 — an unmatched track record.
TripAdvisor 4.0/#4 in Akashi (independently confirmed).
Tabelog 3.49 with 768 reviews — a massive authentic review base (independently confirmed).
Yahoo Maps 3.54/177 reviews (independently confirmed).
3.54
Unique texture from the uki technique.
Four-generation local families as regulars.
Price maintained at ¥900-1,000.
Signature whole-leg octopus oden.
No fake review concerns.
While 'locals don't go' criticism exists, the majority of 768 Tabelog reviews are positive, recent 2024-2026 reviews show no quality decline, and pricing remains genuinely affordable.
Popular Dishes
Akashi-yaki (tamagoyaki) 20 pieces (~¥1,000)
玉子焼き（明石焼き）20個入り（1,000円前後）
octopus oden
タコの関東煮（おでん）
whole octopus leg stew
タコ足まるごと煮込み
What kind of place?
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Founded in Taisho 13 (1924), this century-old Akashi-yaki specialist maintains its uniquely light, airy texture by blending fu-derived starch (uki) into the batter — a technique that sets it apart. Home to four generations of loyal local families. Fresh octopus sourced daily from fishermen. The whole-octopus-leg oden is a signature side item. TripAdvisor 4.0 (#4 of 529 in Akashi), Tabelog 3.49 (768 reviews).

TripAdvisor 4.0 (#4 of 529 in Akashi), Tabelog 3.49 (768 reviews), Yahoo Maps 3.54 (177 reviews). 'Authentic Akashi-yaki from the Taisho era — the uki texture is like nothing else.' 'The whole-octopus-leg oden is shockingly good.' 'My family has been coming here for 4 generations.' Some criticism that quality declined after national fame, but 768 Tabelog reviews spanning years and continued positive reviews in 2024-2026 show no major quality decline. At ~¥1,000 per serving the pricing is entirely local, not tourist-inflated.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Fri10:00-17:30
Sat・Sun09:00-17:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（月1回不定休あり）
Phone078-911-8320Call
Access
About 40 table seats. 5-min walk from JR/Sanyo Akashi Station. Cash only. Closed Mondays (one extra irregular closure per month). Takeout available (consume within 3 hours).
5-23 Kajiyacho, Akashi, Hyogo
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Honke Kimuraya (Akashi-yaki Since 1924)

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Akashi-yaki (tamagoyaki) 20 pieces (~¥1,000)
玉子焼き（明石焼き）20個入り（1,000円前後）
octopus oden
タコの関東煮（おでん）
whole octopus leg stew
タコ足まるごと煮込み
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Fri10:00-17:30
Sat・Sun09:00-17:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（月1回不定休あり）
Access
About 40 table seats. 5-min walk from JR/Sanyo Akashi Station. Cash only. Closed Mondays (one extra irregular closure per month). Takeout available (consume within 3 hours).
5-23 Kajiyacho, Akashi, Hyogo
Phone078-911-8320
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A century of operation since 1924 — an unmatched track record.
TripAdvisor 4.0/#4 in Akashi (independently confirmed).
Tabelog 3.49 with 768 reviews — a massive authentic review base (independently confirmed).
Yahoo Maps 3.54/177 reviews (independently confirmed).
3.54
Unique texture from the uki technique.
Four-generation local families as regulars.
Price maintained at ¥900-1,000.
Signature whole-leg octopus oden.
No fake review concerns.
While 'locals don't go' criticism exists, the majority of 768 Tabelog reviews are positive, recent 2024-2026 reviews show no quality decline, and pricing remains genuinely affordable.
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in Taisho 13 (1924), this century-old Akashi-yaki specialist maintains its uniquely light, airy texture by blending fu-derived starch (uki) into the batter — a technique that sets it apart. Home to four generations of loyal local families. Fresh octopus sourced daily from fishermen. The whole-octopus-leg oden is a signature side item. TripAdvisor 4.0 (#4 of 529 in Akashi), Tabelog 3.49 (768 reviews).

TripAdvisor 4.0 (#4 of 529 in Akashi), Tabelog 3.49 (768 reviews), Yahoo Maps 3.54 (177 reviews). 'Authentic Akashi-yaki from the Taisho era — the uki texture is like nothing else.' 'The whole-octopus-leg oden is shockingly good.' 'My family has been coming here for 4 generations.' Some criticism that quality declined after national fame, but 768 Tabelog reviews spanning years and continued positive reviews in 2024-2026 show no major quality decline. At ~¥1,000 per serving the pricing is entirely local, not tourist-inflated.

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