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Korakuen Garden (one of Japan's Three Great Gardens) and Kurashiki's Bikan historical quarter are highlights. The 'land of sunshine' produces superb white peaches and Muscat grapes.

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Uraja: Okayama's Summer Dance of the Ogre Legend

The centerpiece of Okayama City's August festival, Uraja fills the downtown streets with dโ€ฆ

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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 wโ€ฆ

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Hannyaji Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

Past a path through bamboo, a riverside open-air bath facing a waterfall can be booked priโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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Maga Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Okayama)

A rustic mountain bathhouse whose famous Makuyu bath has fresh water welling up right beneโ€ฆ

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Setouchi Art Islands from Uno Port Course

An island journey from Uno Port in Okayama, taking ferries to see contemporary art on Naosโ€ฆ

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Hiruzen Highland Drive One Day Course

A refreshing drive across Hiruzen Highland where Jersey cattle graze, with soft serve and โ€ฆ

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Muscat Grapes: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Okayama)

Okayamas prized premium grapes celebrated for their elegant aroma and refined sweetness.โ€ฆ

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Demi-Katsu Don: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Okayama)

An Okayama born rice bowl topping crispy pork cutlet with rich demi-glace sauce.โ€ฆ

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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 strangโ€ฆ

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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.โ€ฆ

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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 cataracโ€ฆ

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Kanba Falls, Maniwa: Okayama Waterfall

In Maniwa, Kanba Falls plunges one hundred ten meters as one of the grandest cataracts in โ€ฆ

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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. Nearโ€ฆ

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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 tโ€ฆ

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Instagrammable Shrines๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Power Spots in Okayama

Okayama Prefecture is dotted with scenic power spots that make your heart leap and think, โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Okayama Autumn Foliage: Hiruzen Highland, Okutsu Gorge & Korakuen

Okayama Prefecture, connecting San'in and San'yo, is actually a hidden treasure trove of fโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Okayama Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Okayama. Spring sakura viewing guide wโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day in Okayama: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Okayama! Discover top indoor attractions including ๆž—ๅŽŸ็พŽ่ก“้คจ, ๅฒกโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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" forโ€ฆ

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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 anโ€ฆ

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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 Grโ€ฆ

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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 rโ€ฆ

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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 Inโ€ฆ

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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 alโ€ฆ