The Akou Gizaki 27 is a memorial monument located in Akou, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It commemorates the 27 Akou samurai who were executed in 1868 for their part in the Akou Incident, a failed attempt to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate. The monument consists of a large stone pillar, inscribed with the names of the 27 samurai, and a bronze statue of a samurai holding a spear. The monument stands as a reminder of the courage and loyalty of the Akou samurai, and their commitment to the cause of restoring the Emperor to power.