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When it comes to the best places near Okayama to spend an entire day, the Kurashiki Bikan District is undoubtedly at the top of the list! During the day, you can enjoy retro streets, Japanese sweets, and character-themed shops, while at night, the area transforms into a serene and romantic riverside town. I especially love Kurashiki at night and have revisited multiple times just to soak in its tranquil atmosphere. ☀️ Daytime: Nostalgic strolls × Everyday life of the past The Bikan District is lively during the day. Walking along the Kurashiki River, you’ll see people chatting by the stone steps or taking photos while enjoying ice cream. One of the most interesting experiences is the Kurashiki boat ride. It’s not just enjoyable for those on the boat; even watching from the riverside is therapeutic. The boatmen, dressed in traditional attire, use long poles to gently push the boats forward. The shimmering river reflects the ancient buildings, creating a scene that feels like time has paused. Even if you don’t take the boat ride, simply watching the boats pass by from the shore is worth it. 🏮 Recommended spots in Kurashiki Bikan District: Ohara Museum of Art｜Japan’s first Western art museum, featuring impressive architecture and collections. Rinsen Juro Store｜A must-visit for fans of creative goods. This multi-purpose shop offers fragrances, books, miscellaneous items, and curated selections, showcasing Kurashiki’s lifestyle charm. SNOOPY Chocolat Kurashiki｜Located in a traditional Japanese house, every detail from the entrance to the interior is thoughtfully designed. Specializing in chocolates and sweets, the packaging and ambiance are warm and adorable, making it worth a visit. Miffy’s Kitchen Kurashiki｜A charming Miffy-themed world housed in a traditional warehouse-style building, offering snacks, miscellaneous goods, and Kurashiki-exclusive items. 🌙 Nighttime: Tranquil waterfront × Subtle reflections Kurashiki’s old streets are much quieter at night, with most shops closed and only a few travelers strolling under soft lighting. The stone bridges and reflections along the Kurashiki River are understatedly beautiful, needing no extravagant decorations—just the old buildings and the riverside are enough. If your schedule allows, I highly recommend taking an evening stroll through the old streets after dinner. It’s a completely different way to connect with Kurashiki. 🛍️ Extended route for the return: Kurashiki Mitsui Outlet It’s about a 15-minute walk from the Bikan District to JR Kurashiki Station, where you can also stop by the nearby Mitsui Outlet Park to explore brand discounts—a great way to wrap up your day trip. Kurashiki is a place where you don’t need a packed itinerary to feel fulfilled. It offers the warmth of old streets, the slow pace of the waterfront, the surprises of charming shops, and the modern extension of shopping. If you enjoy observing scenery and quietly experiencing the atmosphere of a place, you’ll definitely love it here.

Did you know? If you hold a JCB card, you can enjoy free use of airport VIP lounges at many airports in Japan! This time when I flew back from Okayama, I specially experienced the JCB Airport VIP Lounge at Okayama Airport. Although the space is not large and the facilities are simple, it is really practical for travelers who want to find a place to quietly drink a cup of tea and sit down to rest. Because Okayama Airport is not big and not many people usually use it, we reserved the entire airport this time and it was quite relaxing to charge our phone while waiting for the plane. ☕️ The VIP room content is simple but practical The JCB Airport VIP Lounge at Okayama Airport is not luxuriously decorated. It mainly provides quiet seating areas and free drinks (such as coffee, tea, and water), which is suitable for taking a short break while waiting for the plane. 💳 Free admission with JCB card! As long as you hold a JCB card (including some overseas-issued cards) and show your boarding pass for the day, you can enter the airport VIP lounge for free! No extra charge required, very cost-effective. 📶 Facilities and Services 📌Free Wi-Fi 📌Drinks available 📌Quiet environment Although there are no advanced facilities such as catering or massage chairs here, this is already a very thoughtful service for a small airport! 📍 Friendly reminder 📌Both JCB card and boarding pass must be presented 📌Each card has a maximum usage limit per year 📌Only available on the day of departure 🛫 Don’t forget to take advantage of JCB card benefits when traveling to Japan! Okayama is just one of the stops. JCB cards can also enjoy VIP lounge services at New Chitose, Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, Naha and other airports. Don’t miss this little treat next time you fly! #JCBAirportLounge #OkayamaAirport #JCBCardBenefits #AirportLoungeFree #JapanAirport #JapanFreeTravel #JapanTravelTips #TravelInfo #OkayamaTravel #JapanCardBenefits #AprilGoodDestinations2025

📍Nagicho Contemporary Art Museum Nagicho Contemporary Art Museum, where you can experience art in space! We drove there from Okayama City🚗 A rare museum where art and architecture are integrated, with three areas called the Sun, Moon, and Earth, each with a different worldview and an extraordinary feeling🌛 It's a wonderful museum where you can enjoy the space itself I hope you'll come and experience the fantastic space for yourself! 📍Location: 441 Toyosawa, Nagicho, Katsuta-gun, Okayama Prefecture 🚎Access: 4 minutes walk from Nagi Terrace (bus) 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 💰Price per person: 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for high school students, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students #OkayamaTrip #OkayamaTour #MuseumTour #0YenTrip

Why is it called the Crow Castle? Okayama Castle is affectionately known as the "Crow Castle" due to its black lacquered exterior. This jet-black exterior, which is different from that of ordinary castles, creates an exquisite contrast with any seasonal scenery, such as blue skies, fresh green leaves, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery, and attracts the attention of visitors. The castle tower was burned down in war damage, but was rebuilt in 1966 and still retains its majestic appearance today. Exhibitions that make you feel the weight of history The castle has been developed as a history museum, and there are many exhibits about the history of Okayama from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, as well as the castle's lords Ukita Hideie and Kobayakawa Hideaki. There is also an experience corner where you can try on replica armor and take photos, making it a spot that both adults and children can enjoy. The view across the Asahikawa River is also recommended Okayama Castle is located on the banks of the Asahikawa River, and the view of the castle across the river is very picturesque. Especially in the evening, the castle is reflected on the surface of the river, creating a beautiful view. The view from the neighboring Korakuen Garden is also popular, and the castle's appearance in harmony with the nature of the four seasons is worth seeing. Access and surrounding information It can be accessed by tram or bus from Okayama Station, and there are many other attractions in the surrounding area, such as Okayama Korakuen Garden and the Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art. It is a perfect area for sightseeing while enjoying a stroll. #OkayamaTrip #OkayamaCastle #JapaneseCastle #CrowCastle #HistoricalWalk #OkayamaTourism #CastleTour #Spring0YenTrip

I enjoyed not only lunch but also a parfait with a beautiful cross-section. 🍃 The shop is spacious and has many seats, including counter and sofa seats. It's perfect for relaxing as it has many books and board games! There is also a bookstore next door, so it's recommended to use it after purchasing! ⛺️Unomachi Coffee Shop Credo Okayama 📍Location: 2F NTT Credo Building, 1-8-45 Nakayamashita, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-19:00 #Spring0yentrip #Okayamatrip #Okayamagourmet

I went to Washuzan Highland in Okayama Prefecture. It's an amusement park, also known as Brazilian Park, but the bingo tournament here is hosted by a Brazilian, and I think it's the most fun bingo tournament in Japan. And what's nice is that various MCs come to watch the bingo, check the numbers to see what's open, and I thought it was so kind of them to make sure everyone wins! The bingo tournament hosted by Brazilians went viral on TikTok, but another highlight is the attraction where you can pedal a bicycle and enjoy the scenery. It's one of the most scenic attractions in Japan. 🕰️Business hours 10:00~17:00 📍Address: 303-1 Shimotsui Fukiage, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, 711-0926 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Basically there was no waiting time for attractions on weekdays But since it's in the mountains, there was a lot of climbing up and down The stay time is about 2 to 3 hours #Domestic travel #Okayama sightseeing #Okayama #Okayama trip #Washiuzan Highland

I came to Hinase Town in Okayama Prefecture, where you can eat delicious oysters 🦪. Okayama Prefecture is also known for Bizen ware. As I passed by Gomi Market in the middle of the oyster festival, I stopped by Takara Hachiman Shrine on my way there. I was surprised to see that the lion statues were Bizen ware! And as I passed by Saienji Temple (photo 3), the shachihoko (a shachiko) on the roof? (on the roof on the left) is probably Bizen ware as well. Hinase Town is a town famous for oysters, and it is located on the coast, so you can get to small islands such as Azuma Island by ferry. Oh, Azuma Island is connected by road and bridge, so you can also get there by bus. And a biryani restaurant that is known only to those in the know opened this year. They have oyster biryani, as well as vegan, chicken, and vegetable biryani. The biryani is delicious to die for, but reservations are required. They will also open a cafe section in the warmer season. For more details, check out #choutarahinase on Instagram. I wasn't able to take a good photo of my biryani, so I wondered if I should post it here. In fact, it looks even better than it looks! Please check out Choutara's Instagram. I think you should eat the biryani here so much that you'll get change back even if you make the effort to come here. And then I went to Okayama City. The cute yellow Ako Line runs very few trains on weekends, so be careful. And in Okayama City, I went to Milenga, a famous curry restaurant, and had a curry set. Okayama is hot for curry!! #choutarahinase #OkayamaTrip #HinaseTown #milenga

Okayama Prefecture 🫧 Kurashiki City Yasuhara Tourist Strawberry Farm Strawberry picking is in season now I went to a strawberry paradise that only people over 10 years old can enjoy At the Yasuhara Tourist Strawberry Farm in Kurashiki, you can bring in condensed milk for free! Of course, you can buy it at the store, but it's nice to be able to bring your own favorite There are two types of strawberries, Akihime and Star Night, and it's fun to compare the two! When there are no strawberries sold, the shop is closed, so be sure to check before you go! Usage fee💰/40 minutes ¥2000 Opening hours⏰/10:00-Depends on the strawberry situation Access🚘/ About 10 minutes by car from Hayashima Interchange on the Setouchi Chuo Expressway 710-0022　433 Hayataka, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture #tripDomesticTravel #OkayamaTourism #OkayamaTrip #StrawberryPicking

Okayama Prefecture 🫧 Takebe Town Art Gallery Ichihatsu A shop in Takebe Town, Okayama Prefecture This is the Omura residence of the Aburaya Honke family, built in 1887! Over time, it has been reborn as an art gallery. You can enjoy various art and fine arts by multiple conceptors for each period. It's also nice that you can see them for free. The facility also has a teahouse, which is located in the tatami room past the gallery floor. However, this is a space without tables or partitions. Ichihatsu's special roasted monaka is a standard, and you can enjoy seasonal foods and carefully selected teas. Business hours⏰/12:00-17:00 (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) Access🚘/171 Nakata, Takebe-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 709-3132 #tripdomestictravel #Okayamatourism #Okayamatrip

Okayama Prefecture 🫧 Kibichuo Town Kibi Kogen N Square I went to Kibi Kogen N Square, a complex facility with a cafe and co-working space that opened in Okayama last year The architecture is by the famous Kengo Kuma. On the first floor, there are models of buildings that Kuma has been involved in designing, art works, and small souvenirs for sale. There is also a cafe, so it is recommended for those who want to relax. Opening hours⏰/＜1F Kibi Kogen Shokudo ROKU＞ Monday, Thursday, Sunday 10:00-17:00 Friday, Saturday 10:00-17:00, 18:00-21:00 Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday ＜2F Innovation Center (Coworking Space)＞ 9:00-17:00 (members only, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) Access🚘/4469-126 Yoshikawa, Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #okayamatourism #okayamatrip

Prince Mountain in Okayama is a stunning scenic spot located in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, offering breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the blue sea and islands, with different landscapes to appreciate throughout the seasons. On clear days, the distant islands and the vibrant colors of the sea create a perfect photo opportunity. There is also an observation deck at the summit where you can relax and take in the magnificent scenery. The well-maintained hiking trails make it an ideal spot for hiking as well. Additionally, Prince Mountain is a hidden gem in Okayama, offering a tranquil natural setting where you can refresh your mind and enjoy both sightseeing and relaxation. 📍 4 Chome, Shibukawa, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Prefecture 🫧 Okayama City Kita Ward axcis nalf/Axis Nalf A general store with many antique items that you should definitely stop by if you go to Okayama There are carefully crafted items related to daily life such as household items, miscellaneous goods, interior items, works by artists, and special exhibitions, and the space itself is wonderful. It's a magical store where you find more and more things you want every time you go. lol It's a recommended store for souvenirs and rewards, so be sure to go! Address: 624-1 Tanaka, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0951 Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00 Sat, Sun & Holidays 10:00-19:00 Closed: Every Wednesday (open on holidays) #tripdomestictravel #Okayama #Okayamatrip

Okayama𓂃 𓈒𓏸Tamano/Kurashiki Nico Nico Rock/belk ⁡ Okayama is also known as the land of sunshine. There are many sunny days, so there are many days when you can see a beautiful sunset! ⁡ ⁡ Oji-ga-take Nico Nico Rock is a photo spot that is gradually becoming popular on social media. A spectacular view of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and Kagawa, which is both far and near, spread out before your eyes. It's good during the day, but it's also recommended at dusk. Address: Shibukawa 4-chome, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture ⁡ The nearby cafe belk is an extremely popular cafe. It's a spot that everyone who comes to Okayama on a trip says they want to go to at least once. I heard that some people move here because of this cafe...! ⁡ #tripdomestictravel #okayama #okayamatrip #tamanocity

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Maniwa City Kitabo Cosmos Square ⁡ When you think of autumn, you think of cosmos! I actually wanted to go to the cosmos fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm, but I couldn't make it due to schedule restrictions, so I went to Kitabo Cosmos Square in Maniwa City ⁡ It's located right after you get off the Kitabo IC, so it's relatively easy to access when you're going to the north of the prefecture◎ ⁡ Cosmos Square is filled with about 400,000 cosmos flowers. In addition, the Cosmos Highway, which stretches for a total length of 5km along the Bitchu River, colors the town of Kitabo🌼 ⁡ When I went, it was about 30-50% in bloom. It looks like the cosmos have already started to fall this year 🌼 ⁡ It was crowded with people who came to enjoy the cosmos from the morning The rural scenery and the cosmos matched well ~ ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 6328-1 Kamimizuta, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #domestictravel #okayama #okayamatrip

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a tourist area in Kurashiki. The scenery along the river, the white-walled storehouses and Western-style architecture are beautiful! There are many shops along the river, so you can enjoy the scenery, sometimes enjoy shopping, and when you get tired of walking, relax at a cafe💕 You can also go sightseeing on a boat like the one in the photo, which is called Kurashiki River Boat Drifting☺️ If you have time, I recommend staying nearby and enjoying the night scenery as well!! It would be a waste to only enjoy it during the day on a day trip🥹 The 7th and 8th photos show the Bikan Historical Quarter at night. The lights reflected on the surface of the river are fantastic😌 #DomesticTravelTrip #DomesticTravelRecord #OkayamaTourism #OkayamaTrip #KurashikiBikanChikaigan #KurashikiTourism #KurashikiTrip #Japan'sBeautifulScenery #BeautifulSpots #KurashikiCity

"Budo no Kisha" in Kita-ku, Okayama City 🍇 You can eat Western-style dishes such as hamburger steak, stew, fried shrimp, etc. 🍳✨ Lunch comes with soup, salad, and dessert, and everything was very delicious and I was very satisfied! ! It seems that you can also eat a course dinner in the evening, so I would like to go again ☺️ --------------------------------------- 📍779-10 Narazu, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 🕰️ 11:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00 🏷️ closed : Mon 🌿 parking◎ --------------------------------------- #Domestic travel record #Okayama sightseeing #Okayama trip

Okayama Trip~✈︎ I heard there is a bamboo forest spot like Arashiyama, so I went to the bamboo forest spot in Okayama. The parking lot and the entrance are a little hard to find if you go there while looking at Google Maps, but there is a Totoro wood carving? and a raccoon figurine as a landmark at the entrance. If you walk to the back, you might find a seesaw? and posters, and there are various mechanisms and handmade art in various places, so it might be interesting to find them. If you go to the very back, you can see a beautiful landscape. The first photo was taken near the entrance 📷 📍Tamaseniwa Collaborative Park, 3-36-1 Uno, Tamano City #tripdomestictravel #Okayama #Okayamatourism #Okayamatrip #bambooforest #greatview #greatviewspot #girlstrip

Okayama Trip 𓂃𓈒𓏸✈ Despite being a famous spot for Japanese pampas grass in Okayama, it's a hidden gem with few people around. It's a bit of a walk from the parking lot, so it's recommended to dress warmly. It seems like we were a little early in October. The pampas grass hadn't yet bloomed, but I was impressed by the expanse of Japanese pampas grass and the view from the mountain! The timing of the sunset was especially great...! The time spent staring at the sunset was so luxurious. The view from the observation deck was also nice, and there were few people, so I could take my time taking photos. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 𝖺 𝖽 𝗋 𝖾 𝗌 𝗌 ˊ˗ Kimeda Observatory 717-0613 Hiruzen Shimotokuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #tripdomestictravel #okayamatourism #susuki#okayamatrip#kimedaobservatory#autumnphotos#greatviews#greatviewsofjapan#susukifield#okayama#girlstrip#cameragirls#cameratrip#weekendtrip#susuki

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Maniwa City Maniwa Agri Garden ⁡ Located in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa, this complex tourist spot values ​​recycling processes and has the theme of "enjoying Maniwa food" ⁡ Inside the facility, there is a market, cafe & restaurant, coffee shop, play area, etc.◎ ⁡ I went there a few years ago and liked the concept and the products they had, but when I went back after a long time, they had renovated it and it was even more powerful🥹🥹 ⁡ Two stores I particularly like🥺 ⁡ ・Shun no Kura dezi-na A "regional food storehouse" that handles seasonal vegetables, fruits, processed foods, etc. from Maniwa There are also many organic products! Some spices, soup stock, soy sauce, etc. are sold by weight in the old-fashioned way, but for some reason it has a stylish atmosphere like overseas☺️ It seems that this shop supports local producers while reducing packaging waste and food waste📢 ⁡ ・Cafe & Restaurant Jujiya Shoten Enjoy lunch and sweets made with ingredients from Maniwa Rice from Maniwa grown with "bio liquid fertilizer" born from resource circulation is cooked in a kamado pot in the store every day, and you can have as much rice as you like🫶 There is also a seasonal salad buffet and obanzai that will make you wonder which one to choose◎ Handmade ohagi can be taken home, and the popular flavors may sell out. ⁡ It was fun to see spots that make you want to take photos, such as recycled art? and a fairy-tale building on the second floor! ⁡ ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 ⁡ ⁡ ・Shun no Kura dezi-na 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 official website 10:00-18:00 Closed on Wednesdays ⁡ ・Cafe & Restaurant Jujiya Shoten 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 official website Cafe & Restaurant 10:00-17:30 (last orders 17:00) Lunch menu 11:00-last orders 14:00 Closed on Wednesdays ⁡ ・Both 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 official website 396-1 Naka, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #okayama #okayamatourism #okayamatrip

#2024 Travel Review There is a great tourist attraction near Okayama📸 Kurashiki Aesthetic Area This place is very quaint The streets are quiet and beautiful 🫶🏼 You can choose to walk slowly or take the Kurashiki River cruise 🛶 The area is small, 1.5 km long Looking at the low-hanging willow trees on both sides of the bank 🌲🌳🌲🌳 Plus the commercial street shops full of history There are all kinds of snacks for sale, and there are also many handicraft shops 🏡 The most famous thing here is buying masking tape There is also a jeans👖 shop Even the soft ice cream they sell is the blue color of jeans💙 There are also all kinds of restaurants You can walk there slowly for an afternoon📸 #Japan Travel #Okayama Travel #Kurashiki Beauty Area

#2024 Travel Review Because of the Okayama Forest Art Festival I came to green hills here📸 It is located in the hilly north of Tsuyama city Beautiful and green all around 🌲🌳🌴🍀☘️ First the art festival had a work placed in the park grass Then wander around the vast grounds There are beautiful flower gardens Full of small purple and red flowers 🌹🪻🌺🌼 Plus the weather is nice today The blue sky is especially beautiful when taking pictures🫶🏼 There is no admission fee for the 25 hectare vast park❌ Many Japanese come for picnics, sleep, walk, and jog🏃♀️ You can do any activity to get in touch with nature🍃 There are also red leaves in full bloom at the entrance to the park🍁 Very beautiful🫶🏼 #JapanTravel #OkayamaTravel #OkayamaPrefecture

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Tamano Tennoike Bamboo Forest I've lived in Okayama for over 20 years, but I didn't know about this bamboo forest. It's a location that's just like Arashiyama in Kyoto. The bamboo leaves swaying in the wind make a sound. I took a leisurely stroll through the bamboo forest. The owner here is elderly, and it has become difficult to work on the bamboo forest, so the "Tamano City Tennoike Bamboo Forest Association" is maintaining it. The promenade is about 70m long. They don't throw away the bamboo that they cut down, but use it for the fences on the promenade, so they are also working to avoid wasting resources. After passing through the bamboo forest, Tennoike Pond spreads out before me. The parking lot is hard to find, and there are a lot of mosquitoes in the summer, so be careful. There's a unique display at the entrance? There are also a lot of them, so they are also interesting 😂👍 lol 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 ⁡ 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website Nagao Tenno Ikeshita, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #okayama #okayamatrip #okayamasightseeing

#2024 Travel Review Less people travel to Okayama Prefecture in central Japan🧳 Most people visit Okayama City to the small island of the Seto Inland Sea or the tourist attraction Kurashiki But few people stay in Okayama Prefecture and slowly tour To let more people know Okayama 🌲🌳🌴 Local artists curate the Forest Art Festival Sunny Country Okayama” (森の芸术祭晴れの国・Okayama)🎨🩰🎭 Taking the “forest” as an entry point, it symbolizes the combination of nature and humanity of course This time I visited Okayama Prefecture🌲 because of this interesting forest art festival The artists work all over the north of Okayama Prefecture It gave me the opportunity to get to know Tsuyama, a city north of Okayama Visited Tsuyama Castle, Tsuyama City, the natural wonders of Ikura-dong and Manki Cave🏞️ It turns out that Okayama has many interesting tourist spots📸 Finally came to Jingkura-dong I met a small homemade cafe You can enjoy coffee while looking at the waterfall☕️ It's really nice 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 #Osaka Attractions #Japan Attractions #Okayama #OkayamaTravel #OkayamaPrefecture

📍 Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama A representative tourist destination in Okayama Prefecture, visited by more than 3 million tourists a year🍑 A spot where you can enjoy the beautiful townscape where the white-walled storehouses remaining from the Edo period and Western-style architecture harmonize♡ A classic spot is along the Kurashiki River, where beautiful scenery spreads out😌 The Kurashikikan Tourist Information Center in the center of the city is a Western-style wooden building built in 1917 (Taisho 6) as the Kurashiki Town Hall!! ! ... We went in the afternoon, but they only had openings from 8pm onwards, so we gave up 😇 It's a place where the "present" and the "past" come together, with cultural facilities, art museums, shops and cafes renovated from townhouses and storehouses ⭐️ 📍 Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter 📮 1-4-8 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 🚃 About 15 minutes walk from JR Kurashiki Station #tripdomestictravel #kurashiki #okayamatrip #okayamatourism #domestictravel #girlstrip #okayama

#FuriTabiWinter This is a townscape preservation district in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture This is a record of a trip to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is beautiful and has a quaint landscape with white-walled storehouses, namako walls, and rows of willow trees ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦ ◼︎Kurashiki River Boat Tour, which can be enjoyed from the Kurashiki River A boatman wearing a happi coat and a straw hat will give you tourist information and the story behind the white walls The town was once under the direct control of the Edo Shogunate and flourished as a collection point for goods ◼︎Kurashiki Denim Street This spot is all about jeans, as the Kojima area of ​​Kurashiki is the birthplace of domestic jeans ◼︎Kamoi They serve Okayama's local dish, "Mamakari Sushi" Sushi made from pickled mamakari Mamakari is a fish related to herring and gizzard shad, and its real name is sappa ◼︎Kurashiki Ivy Square This is a complex tourist facility that combines a hotel and cultural facilities, created by reusing the original factory of the Kurashiki Spinning Mill (now Kurabo) from the Meiji era #Okayama #OkayamaTourism #OkayamaTrip #KurashikiBikanDistrict #Kurashiki #DomesticTrip #SoloTrip #Girls trip

An art gallery utilizing a building that was originally a bank. The former Senoo Bank Hayashida Branch is a designated important cultural property of Okayama Prefecture. When you visit, it's hard to believe this place was once a bank due to its stylishness and beauty. The main highlight is said to be the single-board counter. The architecture is a mix of Japanese and Western styles, with a wooden main building, a stone vault, and a courtyard with red brick tiles, among other attractions. They regularly hold special exhibitions, workshops, and art events, and the Forest Art Festival Hareru no Kuni Okayama is currently being held until November 24th.

Shurakuen (the garden of the former villa of the Tsuyama Domain) is a beautiful garden in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. Even I, who am not particularly interested in gardens, was enchanted by its beauty. The majority of the garden is taken up by a pond, and you can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. In September 2002, the "Garden of the former villa of the Tsuyama Domain (Shurakuen)" was designated a national place of scenic beauty. The Forest Art Festival, Sunny Country Okayama, is also being held until November 24th, and artworks are also on display. Admission to the artworks in Shurakuen is free, so be sure to check it out. #DomesticTravelRecords#OkayamaTourism#OkayamaTrip

Hotel Route Inn is located a 2-minute walk from Tsuyama Station in Okayama Prefecture. This hotel opened in 2020 and is relatively new and clean. This hotel also has a large public bath with natural hot springs. I stayed in a twin room, which was spacious with a sofa. There is a bathtub in the room, but the large public bath is still recommended. It seems that there is an open-air bath, sauna, and cold bath for men only. It's a bit disappointing that there is a huge difference between men and women, but I was satisfied with the clean hotel. Another attraction is the free breakfast. #AccommodationTravelRecord #OkayamaTourism #OkayamaTrip

One of my favorite museums is the Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum. It consists of three exhibition rooms named Sun, Moon, and Earth, and is the world's first experiential museum where the artworks and the building are semi-permanently integrated as public architecture. Each piece is truly wonderful, and you can't help but sit and stay in the space for a while. Currently, the Forest Art Festival in Okayama is being held. It ends on November 24. There is also a library inside the building. The skylight and design of the library were very beautiful.

Okayama Castle, a landmark of Okayama Prefecture, features a unique structure with a four-tiered, six-story composite watchtower and an asymmetrical pentagonal shape on the first floor. The most distinctive feature of the main keep is its glossy black exterior walls adorned with gold leaf tiles, earning it the nicknames 'Crow Castle' and 'Golden Crow Castle.' The golden shachihoko (mythical carp) on each rooftop corner are worth a close look. The castle has seven floors from the basement to the sixth floor, showcasing historical materials of Okayama. The 'Tsukimi Yagura,' built during the Edo period, is the only remaining turret on the main bailey site of Okayama Castle and is an important cultural property. The Nishite Yagura also survived the war. The observation deck on the seventh floor of the main keep offers a panoramic view of Okayama Prefecture. The Asahi River serves as a natural moat for Okayama Castle.