📝 Articles about Okayama
Washuzan Onsen — A View Bath Facing the Great Seto Bridge
A view bath called Shiosai no Yu overlooks the Seto Inland Sea and the Great Seto Bridge f…
Yubasama Onsen — An Ancient Hilltop Spa Overlooking Okayama City
An ancient spa said to date from the Heian era, offering a great stone bath on a hilltop w…
Hannyaji Onsen — A Private Riverside Bath Deep in a Bamboo Grove
Past a path through bamboo, a riverside open-air bath facing a waterfall can be booked pri…
Komori Onsen — A Domain Bath Once Opened by the Lord of Okayama
A domain bath set up by the lord of Okayama in the Edo period, offering faintly sulfurous …
Goroku Onsen — A Secluded Inn with Water Rising Through Blue Bedrock
A lone inn where warm water rises through a crack in bluish bedrock, known for its gentle …
Taru Onsen — Riverside Waters Said to Heal Warriors Sword Wounds
An old spa said to have healed warriors sword wounds, with alkaline source water welling u…
Maga Onsen — A Source-Fed Bathhouse with the Foot-Bubbling Makuyu
A rustic mountain bathhouse whose famous Makuyu bath has fresh water welling up right bene…
Yunogo Onsen — The Beauty Waters of the Heron Bath
Known as the Heron Bath after a white heron legend, this spa is popular with visitors for …
Okutsu Onsen — The Beauty Bath and the Riverside Foot-Washing Dance
Famous as a beauty bath that leaves skin silky smooth, this mountain hot spring is known f…
Yubara Onsen — The Riverside Open-Air Suna-yu Bath of Northern Okayama
A famous free open-air bath called Suna-yu bubbles up from the Asahi riverbed and stays op…
Setouchi Art Islands from Uno Port Course
An island journey from Uno Port in Okayama, taking ferries to see contemporary art on Naos…
Hiruzen Highland Drive One Day Course
A refreshing drive across Hiruzen Highland where Jersey cattle graze, with soft serve and …
Bizen Pottery Village of Inbe Walking Course
A walk through Inbe where kilns and galleries gather, searching for the earthy Bizen ware …
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter One Day Stroll
A full day walk through the white walled storehouses and willow lined canal of the Kurashi…
Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle Half Day Course
A half day route linking one of Japans three great gardens with the black keep of Okayama …
Hinase Kaki-Oko
A lavish okonomiyaki packed with plump oysters that is the pride of Hinase.…
Muscat Grapes
Okayamas prized premium grapes celebrated for their elegant aroma and refined sweetness.…
Shimizu White Peach Sweets
A summer only luxury dessert made with Okayamas renowned melting sweet white peaches.…
Ebimeshi
A dark savory sauce fried rice with shrimp cherished by Okayama locals.…
Tsuyama Horumon Udon
A hearty stir fried udon with fresh offal and a sweet savory sauce born in Tsuyama.…
Hiruzen Yakisoba
Highland yakisoba tossed in a sweet savory miso sauce with chewy parent chicken.…
Bukkake Udon
Chilled udon dressed with a bold concentrated broth and fresh condiments born in Kurashiki…
Demi-Katsu Don
An Okayama born rice bowl topping crispy pork cutlet with rich demi-glace sauce.…
Okayama Barazushi
A colorful festive scattered sushi piled high with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.…
Mamakari Sushi
A local Setouchi sushi made from small vinegar-cured fish that defines Okayama cuisine.…
Isonokami Futsumitama Shrine in Akaiwa: An Ancient Shrine of the Serpent Slaying Sword
On a mountaintop in Akaiwa, Isonokami Futsumitama Shrine is the first shrine of Bizen Prov…
Gokei Gorge in Soja: A National Scenic Site of Towering Rocks and Autumn Color
Upstream of the Makidani River in Soja, Gokei Gorge is a national scenic site where strang…
Yamanori Gorge and Fudo Falls in Hiruzen: A Healing Valley Among Giant Rocks
In Hiruzen, Maniwa, Yamanori Gorge is a valley ringed by giant rocks like an ink painting.…
Takaoka Shrine in Maniwa: A Sacred Tree Where a Dragon and White Snake Dwell
In Hokubo, Maniwa, Takaoka Shrine has drawn attention for a dragon and a white snake said …
Kotobiki Falls in Mimasaka: A Two Tiered Cataract Behind Ameno Iwato Wake Shrine
Falling behind Ameno Iwato Wake Shrine in Mimasaka, Kotobiki Falls is a two tiered catarac…
Meoto Iwa in Takahashi: Giant Married Rocks Rising at Four Hundred Meters
On a plateau four hundred meters high in Nariwa, Takahashi, the Meoto Iwa are two giant ro…
Ryusenji in Okayama City: A Vermilion Torii on a Lake Where a Dragon God Dwells
On the slopes of Mount Ryuo in northern Okayama City, Ryusenji is a mystical temple where …
Kanba Falls in Maniwa: A Top Hundred Waterfall Where Wild Monkeys Roam
In Maniwa, Kanba Falls plunges one hundred ten meters as one of the grandest cataracts in …
Iwai Falls in Kagamino: A Cave Like Waterfall with Famous Spring Water
Deep in the mountains of Kagamino, Iwai Falls is a rare cataract you can walk behind. Near…
Anatoyama Shrine in Takahashi: A Hidden Ancient Shrine with a Limestone Cave
Tucked deep in the mountains of Kawakami in Takahashi, this ancient shrine dates back to t…
Okayama Winter Travel 2026: Korakuen, Kurashiki Bikan & Yubara Onsen
岡山の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。後楽園冬景色・湯原温泉・倉敷美観地区など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Okayama Autumn Foliage 2026: Hiruzen Highland, Okutsu Gorge & Korakuen
岡山の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。蒜山高原・奥津渓・岡山後楽園など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Okayama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Okayama. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Okayama Local Gourmet Guide: Bara Sushi
Discover Okayama''s unique local cuisine including ばら寿司. A food lover''s guide to the best…
Rainy Day in Okayama: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Okayama! Discover top indoor attractions including 林原美術館, 岡…
Okayama Food Guide: Bara-zushi, Hiruzen Yakisoba & Muscat Grapes
Okayama's sunny climate produces Japan's finest muscat grapes and peaches. The festive bar…
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter: Walking the Edo-Period Commercial City Where White Walls and Willows Shine
The Bikan Historical Quarter in Kurashiki City, Okayama preserves beautiful townscape with…
Okayama, Hometown of Momotaro: Historical Walk Tracing the Oni-Slaying Legend of Kibi Road
Okayama Prefecture is considered the birthplace of the Japanese folktale "Momotaro." Along…
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: Spectacular View of the Sky Castle and Fantastical Mountain Castle Floating in Sea of Clouds
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi City, Okayama is known as Japan's highest-altitude ex…
Seto Ohashi Bridge and Shimotsui: Spectacular Views and Seafood at the Base of the Bridge Connecting Honshu and Shikoku
Seto Ohashi Bridge connecting Kurashiki City, Okayama with Sakaide City, Kagawa is approxi…
Okayama Peach and Muscat: Japan's Highest Quality Fruits Raised in the Sunny Country
Okayama Prefecture, known as the "Sunny Country," uses its warm climate to produce high-qu…
Bizen Ware: The Oldest Japanese Pottery, Unglazed Beauty Created by Fire
Bizen City, Okayama is the production area of "Bizen ware" with approximately 1,000 years …
Bicchu Takamatsu Castle Ruins and Water Siege: Tracing Historical Remains Created by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Strategy
Bicchu Takamatsu Castle ruins in Kita-ku, Okayama City are famous as the site of the "wate…
Inujima Seirensho Art Museum: Seto Inland Sea Island Where Industrial Heritage Was Reborn as Contemporary Art
Inujima (Dog Island) in Higashi-ku, Okayama City is a Seto Inland Sea art island known for…
Hiruzen Highland: Enjoying Jersey Cattle and Mt. Daisen Views at the Largest Highland Resort in the Chugoku Region
Hiruzen Highland in Maniwa City, Okayama is a highland resort at 600-1,000m elevation spre…
Kibitsu Shrine: Majestic Shrine of Momotaro Legend with Distinctive Continuous Corridors
Kibitsu Shrine in Kita-ku, Okayama City is an ancient shrine enshrining Kibitsu-hiko-no-Mi…
Washuzan and Kojima: Spectacular Multi-Island Sea Views from the Denim Town
Kojima in Kurashiki City, Okayama is known as the birthplace of domestic denim. This area …
Ushimado: Olive and Ocean Spectacular Resort Called Japan's Aegean Sea
Ushimado in Setouchi City, Okayama is a scenic resort area called "Japan's Aegean Sea" for…
Tsuyama Castle Ruins and Castle Town: Walking Kakuzan Park, Cherry Blossom Spot in the Strategic City of Mimasaka Province
Tsuyama Castle ruins (Kakuzan Park) in Tsuyama City, Okayama is a cherry blossom spot sele…
Fukiya Furusato Village: Beautiful Bengal-Red Townscape of Copper Mine and Bengal Village
Fukiya in Takahashi City, Okayama is a mountain hamlet that flourished in copper mining an…
Asahi River and Korakuen: Waterside Stroll Connecting Korakuen Garden (One of Japan's Three Great Gardens) and Okayama Castle
Korakuen Garden spreading along the Asahi River in Okayama City is one of Japan's Three Gr…
Soja Ancient Kibi Road Cycling: Cycling to Kokubunji Five-Story Pagoda and Tsukuriyama Ancient Tomb
The "Kibi Road Bicycle Path" connecting Soja City and Okayama City, Okayama runs through r…
Kasaoka Islands: Enjoying Dinosaur Island, Horseshoe Crab Village, and Seto Inland Sea Multi-Island Beauty
Kasaoka Islands in Kasaoka City, Okayama are a group of 31 islands floating in the Seto In…
Niimi Ikurodo and Limestone Caves: Underground Mystery Created by Limestone Zone of Chugoku Mountains
Ikurodo limestone cave in Niimi City, Okayama is a limestone cave opening in the cliffs al…
Ako Salt and Ako Ronin: Castle Town Associated with Chushingura and Harima Bay Salt Field Culture
Ako City on the Okayama-Hyogo border is a historical town famous for Chushingura (the Ako …
Korakuen Garden and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter — A Journey to the Beauty of Okayama
Explore Korakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens, and the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan …
Saikoji Temple (Saikoiji Inari) — One of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines
Climb to Saikoji Temple on Mt. Saisho in Okayama, one of Japan's three great Inari shrines…
Kibitsu Shrine — The Ancient Shrine of Okayama Embodying the Momotaro Legend
Visit Kibitsu Shrine in Okayama, a magnificent ancient shrine associated with the Momotaro…
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter — An Edo-Period Townscape of White Walls and Willows
Stroll Kurashiki's beautiful Bikan quarter, where white-walled kura storehouses and weepin…