๐ Articles about Okayama
Saidaiji Eyo: Okayama's Midwinter Naked Festival
Held on the third Saturday of February at Saidaiji temple in Okayama City, this 500-year-oโฆ
Munetada Shrine Goshinko: Okayama's Spring Procession
On the first Sunday of April, a procession of several hundred people stretching about one โฆ
Uraja: Okayama's Summer Dance of the Ogre Legend
The centerpiece of Okayama City's August festival, Uraja fills the downtown streets with dโฆ
Shiraishi Odori: Island Bon Dance of Kasaoka
On Shiraishi Island in Kasaoka, Okayama, thirteen different dances are performed simultaneโฆ
Tsuyama Matsuri: Danjiri Floats and a One-Ton Mikoshi
The combined autumn festivals of three shrines in Tsuyama, Okayama, filling the old castleโฆ
Karako Odori: A Boys' Dance in Seaside Ushimado
In the Konoura district of Ushimado, Setouchi City, two boys in foreign-looking costume peโฆ
Washuzan Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A view bath called Shiosai no Yu overlooks the Seto Inland Sea and the Great Seto Bridge fโฆ
Yubasama Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
An ancient spa said to date from the Heian era, offering a great stone bath on a hilltop wโฆ
Hannyaji Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Past a path through bamboo, a riverside open-air bath facing a waterfall can be booked priโฆ
Komori Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A domain bath set up by the lord of Okayama in the Edo period, offering faintly sulfurous โฆ
Goroku Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A lone inn where warm water rises through a crack in bluish bedrock, known for its gentle โฆ
Taru Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Okayama)
An old spa said to have healed warriors sword wounds, with alkaline source water welling uโฆ
Maga Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Okayama)
A rustic mountain bathhouse whose famous Makuyu bath has fresh water welling up right beneโฆ
Yunogo Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Known as the Heron Bath after a white heron legend, this spa is popular with visitors for โฆ
Okutsu Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Famous as a beauty bath that leaves skin silky smooth, this mountain hot spring is known fโฆ
Yubara Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A famous free open-air bath called Suna-yu bubbles up from the Asahi riverbed and stays opโฆ
Setouchi Art Islands from Uno Port Course
An island journey from Uno Port in Okayama, taking ferries to see contemporary art on Naosโฆ
Hiruzen Highland Drive One Day Course
A refreshing drive across Hiruzen Highland where Jersey cattle graze, with soft serve and โฆ
Bizen Pottery Village of Inbe Walking Course
A walk through Inbe where kilns and galleries gather, searching for the earthy Bizen ware โฆ
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter One Day Stroll
A full day walk through the white walled storehouses and willow lined canal of the Kurashiโฆ
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 โฆ
Hinase Kaki-Oko: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Okayama)
A lavish okonomiyaki packed with plump oysters that is the pride of Hinase.โฆ
Muscat Grapes: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Okayama)
Okayamas prized premium grapes celebrated for their elegant aroma and refined sweetness.โฆ
Shimizu White Peach Sweets: Where to Eat (Okayama)
A summer only luxury dessert made with Okayamas renowned melting sweet white peaches.โฆ
Ebimeshi: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Okayama)
A dark savory sauce fried rice with shrimp cherished by Okayama locals.โฆ
Tsuyama Horumon Udon: Where to Eat & Prices (Okayama)
A hearty stir fried udon with fresh offal and a sweet savory sauce born in Tsuyama.โฆ
Hiruzen Yakisoba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Okayama)
Highland yakisoba tossed in a sweet savory miso sauce with chewy parent chicken.โฆ
Bukkake Udon: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Okayama)
Chilled udon dressed with a bold concentrated broth and fresh condiments born in Kurashikiโฆ
Demi-Katsu Don: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Okayama)
An Okayama born rice bowl topping crispy pork cutlet with rich demi-glace sauce.โฆ
Okayama Barazushi: Local Food Guide (Okayama)
A colorful festive scattered sushi piled high with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.โฆ
Mamakari Sushi: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Okayama)
A local Setouchi sushi made from small vinegar-cured fish that defines Okayama cuisine.โฆ
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 Provโฆ
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 strangโฆ
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.โฆ
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 โฆ
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 cataracโฆ
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 roโฆ
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 โฆ
Kanba Falls, Maniwa: Okayama Waterfall
In Maniwa, Kanba Falls plunges one hundred ten meters as one of the grandest cataracts in โฆ
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. Nearโฆ
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 tโฆ
5 Photogenic Buildings & Townscapes in Okayama
Okayama is dotted with beautiful buildings and townscapes that make you instinctively reacโฆ
5 Photogenic Gourmet Treats & Souvenirs in Okayama
The fruit kingdom of Okayama is packed with photogenic gourmet treats that make you instinโฆ
5 Photogenic Scenic Spots in Okayama
Okayama Prefecture, known as the "Land of Sunshine," is truly the best prefecture for photโฆ
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Okayama
Okayama Prefecture is dotted with scenic power spots that make your heart leap and think, โฆ
Okayama Winter Travel: Korakuen, Kurashiki Bikan & Yubara Onsen
Did you know that Okayama, known as the "Land of Sunshine," shows a different face when wiโฆ
Okayama Autumn Foliage: Hiruzen Highland, Okutsu Gorge & Korakuen
Okayama Prefecture, connecting San'in and San'yo, is actually a hidden treasure trove of fโฆ
Okayama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Okayama. Spring sakura viewing guide wโฆ
Okayama Local Gourmet Guide: Bara Sushi
Discover Okayama''s unique local cuisine including ใฐใๅฏฟๅธ. A food lover''s guide to the bestโฆ
Rainy Day in Okayama: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Okayama! Discover top indoor attractions including ๆๅ็พ่ก้คจ, ๅฒกโฆ
Okayama Food Guide: Bara-zushi, Hiruzen Yakisoba & Muscat Grapes
Okayama's sunny climate produces Japan's finest muscat grapes and peaches. The festive barโฆ
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 withโฆ
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." Alongโฆ
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 exโฆ
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 approxiโฆ
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-quโฆ
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 โฆ
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 "wateโฆ
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 forโฆ
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 spreโฆ
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-Miโฆ
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 โฆ
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" forโฆ
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 seleโฆ
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 anโฆ
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 Grโฆ
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 rโฆ
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 Inโฆ
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 alโฆ
Korakuen Garden and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter โ A Journey to the Beauty of Okayama
Explore Korakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens, and the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan โฆ
Saikoji Temple (Saikoiji Inari) โ One of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines
Climb to Saikoji Temple on Mt. Saisho in Okayama, one of Japan's three great Inari shrinesโฆ
Kibitsu Shrine โ The Ancient Shrine of Okayama Embodying the Momotaro Legend
Visit Kibitsu Shrine in Okayama, a magnificent ancient shrine associated with the Momotaroโฆ
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter โ An Edo-Period Townscape of White Walls and Willows
Stroll Kurashiki's beautiful Bikan quarter, where white-walled kura storehouses and weepinโฆ