Okayama Prefecture is also famous for the tradition of Momotaro.
There are many famous places designated as national Treasures, special places of Scenic Beauty, and Japanese Heritage, as well as many castles with a sense of history, and many beautiful natural landscapes.
There are many hot springs and leisure facilities where you can play, so I think that you can enjoy to your heart’s content.
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Okayama sightseeing classic "3SPOT ”
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Beautiful White-walled townscape
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki’s bikan historical district is world famous as a beautiful white-walled townscape with history and art.
The traditional buildings and the retro-modern scenery along the Kurashiki River make it feel good no matter where you take pictures in the background.
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One of the 3 gardens in Japan
Korakuen Garden
It is a scenic daimyo garden and has a three・star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
The spacious garden with seasonal flowers is a different world that you can’t think of in the city.It is a stroll-style garden, and the scenery changes with each walk, so I would like you to refresh by strolling to every corner as much as time allows.
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Black Castle Tower “Crow Castle”
Okayama Castle
After a major renovation of Reiwa, it reopened in 2022.
This castle was built by Hideie Ukita, a vassal of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and is one of the 100 best castles in Japan.The clapboard of the castle tower is painted with black lacquer, and it is also called “Ujo” because it looks like a wet feather color of a crow when it hits the sun.
From the top floor of the castle tower, you can see Asahikawa below and 360-degree views of Okayama Korakuen and the city.
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・後楽園も一緒に行く場合＝後楽園の駐車場利用
・岡山城だけに行く場合＝烏城公園駐車場利用
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There are still
many other places to see and hidden spots!
Ushimado Olive Garden
It feels like walking around the Mediterranean.
Ushimado, also known as the “Aegean Sea of Japan,” is a scenic spot where about 2,000 olive groves are grown in the warm climate of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea(Japan Olive Co., Ltd.’s own farm).
At the olive shop on the top of the mountain, there are shops and cafes lined with olive oil and olive cosmetics, and there is also a 360-degree observation deck on the top floor.
However, I would like you to take a walk in the vast park of 10 ha, not just the superb view from the observation deck.First of all, from the “Bell of Happiness”, which is also certified as a sacred place for lovers.It is said that you can be happy if you ring it 3 times.
From there, walk slowly along the tree-lined streets, surrounded by blue sky, blue sea and olive green, and along the way there are stone pillars reminiscent of ancient Roman temples.You will feel as if you are walking around Italy.
On the way to the parking lot, there is a gelato SHOP that has many fans among Okayama residents (even if it is closed depending on the season).
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Kuroshima Venus Road
Mysterious sand path that appears only at low tide
In Kuroshima floating off the coast of Ushimado in Setouchi City, sand road = Kuroshima Venus Road appears at low tide when the tide draws well, 3 islands are connected to the arcuate and walk and cross.You can also use the following methods: ***********
It is also known as a power spot for lovers, walking the mysterious 800m-long sand road created by nature and 2 people in the heart-shaped stone “Goddess’s heart”It is said that love will be fulfilled when you touch it.
It is recommended to go at dusk to see the sunset of Ushimado, which has been selected as one of the Hundred Sunset selections.It is a fantastic and romantic atmosphere.
Venus Road appears only for a few hours in the 1st day, and it is necessary to check the schedule firmly because it is due to the ebb and flow of the tide that day.You can also use the following methods:
To Kuroshima, it is common to go by ferry from the resort hotel “Hotel Limani” of Ushimado.There is a link to the hotel below, so please check the time of the ferry and the time you can cross.
In addition, I think that it is better to have beach sandals prepared, assuming that you will be immersed in the sea.
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Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
The 360m beautiful corridor is a must-see
A shrine related to the legend of Momotaro.
The solemn main hall and haiden are designated as national Treasures, adopting the architectural style of Kibitsu-zukuri, the only one in Japan.
After all, the beautiful 360m corridor from the main shrine is a must-see.
It is also a filming location for the movie “Burning Sword” and the NHK/BS drama “The clan of the Inugami family
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Former Shizutani School
The oldest existing public school for the Common People in Japan
In 1670, Mitsumasa Ikeda, the lord of Okayama Domain, founded Japan’s first public school for the Common People.
From here, many talented leaders who create Japanese history have been produced.
In 2015, it was recognized as Japan Heritage No. 1 as “Educational Heritage Group of Early Modern Japan − The Heart to Learn ・ the source of Civility”.
In addition to the lecture hall, there are also sacred shrines and Shizutani-jinja shrines, which are designated as national Treasures.Most of the buildings such as the shrine are designated as Important Cultural Properties of the country.
The trees and flowers in the hall show the colors of the four seasons.
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Ikura-do Cave
Immerse yourself in the exploration mood!A huge limestone cave with a total length of 1,200 m
Ikura-do Cave, a natural Monument designated by Okayama Prefecture, is a huge limestone cave formed by erosion of rainwater in the limestone zone for many years.It is located on the cliff of “Ikura Gorge”, a scenic spot representative of the prefecture.
The entrance starts at a height of 240m, with a total length of 1,200 m and a height difference of 90m, and the road is also narrow and crouching quite well, so it is as good as Indiana JonesYou will feel like exploring an underground cave.
In the cave, you can not see such natural arts as “Silver Sudare”, “Suigori”, “Kurageiwa” and “Tosenbo” that were created over many yearsThere are many viewing spots, and it is very worth seeing.
There is also a difference in height and it is a hard road, but when you see the exit, you will definitely be immersed in the sense of fulfillment that conquered the labyrinth!
※A shortcut (withdrawal route) is also installed on the way, but the elderly and small children may be hard ※
The woman is careful about the foot heelIt’s a good idea.
There are 2 limestone caves nearby, but the taste is completely different, so please go to your favorite.Of course, if you have time, to both!！
★Ikura-do Cave = exploration type
★ Manki-do Cave = appreciation type
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Manki-do Cave
A fantastic limestone cave praised by poet Akiko Yosano
A limestone cave with a total length of about 450 meters, designated as a natural monument of the prefecture.
In 1929, the poet Tekkan Yosano and his wife Akiko wrote a poem called “A cave full of strange things,” and it came to be called “Makido.”
The cave is enveloped in silence and is lit up with colorful LEDs and has a mysterious atmosphere.In addition, the “Lover’s Spring” in the cave has been selected as a “lover’s sanctuary” because the entrance looks heart-shaped.
It is cool in summer and not cold in winter, and the autumn leaves on the promenade are beautifully colored in autumn, so you can enjoy it regardless of the season.
There are 2 limestone caves nearby, but the taste is completely different, so please go to your favorite.Of course, if you have time, to both!！
★Ikura-do Cave = exploration type
★ Manki-do Cave = appreciation type
It is also the location of the movie “Yatsukatsumura”
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Fukiya Furusato Village
Nostalgic landscape unified in Bengala color
The beautiful red townscape of Fukiya, unified by the copper-colored Sekishu tiles and the bengala-colored exterior, continues in an orderly manner.It is a town built by wealthy merchants who built huge wealth in Bengala production and Loha, which is the raw material of Bengala.
However, there are many luxury houses built by wealthy merchants all over the country, but the characteristic of Fukiya is not to wear luxury individually, but to make the whole town feel comfortable after consultation.It was a surprising and advanced thought at the time that it was built under the unified concept.
In Showa 49, it was certified as a hometown village of Okayama Prefecture, in Showa 52, it was designated as an important Traditional Building group preservation district of the country from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and in Reiwa 2, “””””””””””It was certified as a Japanese heritage as “The birthplace ・ the town of Bentara and copper – Bitchu Fukiya”.
It is also the location of the movie “Burning Sword”
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Washuzan Highland
Scary than any screaming coaster!？Skycycle
It is an amusement park with a history of more than 50 years, and you can ride all-you-can-ride attractions once you enter the park.Basically, it is not a feeling that customers are crowded, so you can use any attraction smoothly without waiting time.
Among the thrilling attractions that make use of the superb view of the sea, one of the push is “Sky Cycle”.Pedaling on a 2-seater bicycle and slowly moving forwardゆ, this seemingly leisurely ride has attracted the topic on SNS such as “Scary in Japan”.The rail at a height of 16m above ground and the slope of about 150m above sea level are laid out to row out into the Seto Inland Sea, so you can taste the thrill more than you can imagineThis is the first time I’ve seen this video.Especially in the second half, when I lick it, I have a fear I have never experienced before ….
※Those who are afraid of heights are safer to refrain
from and there is a super high tension by an authentic Brazilian cast that is held from morning to night.”Samba Show” is a participatory event.Join the call & response and jump into the dance OK!Let’s take the plunge and throw away the embarrassment and surrender to the dancers’ Nori and enjoy the show to the fullest.
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Kitaki Island
60m in height from the Ishikiri Gorge Observation Deck
It is the largest island in the Kasaoka Islands.It is famous as a “stone island” known for “Kitaki Granite” from ancient times, and Kitaki Stone is used in many buildings including Osaka Castle, Mitsukoshi Main Store, Yasukuni Shrine Otorii.It has been used for many years.
Quarrying is still being carried out today, and the quarry facing from the 60-meter-high “Ishikiri Gorge Observation Deck” is so powerful that it is so powerful that you can scoop your feet.You will be overwhelmed by the fierce rock surface that has become exposed to penetrate and the landscape of stones that have been cut out regularly.
In 2019, “I know!? The stone island where eternal time flows – The Setouchi Bisan Islands that crossed the sea and laid the foundation of Japan -” was recognized as a Japanese heritage.
1 hour one way by ferry while looking at the beautiful Seto Inland Sea from Kasaoka Port.It is convenient to rent a bicycle on the island.
It is also the hometown of the comedy duo “Chidori” Daigo
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There are many famous sightseeing spots and hidden places that you want to go and see in Okayama, but only a small part due to prejudice and preference of the roadhouse.We are happy to introduce you.
Please refer to the Okayama Sightseeing plan.
*The information may not be up-to-date, so please check with the relevant facility when using the facility.
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