12.15.2025
Sightseeing
OKAYAMA - Japanese Prefectures Part28
Okayama City is home to Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle, offering historical scenery.
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is known for its traditional white-walled streets.
Visitors can also enjoy Seto Inland Sea views and local fruits such as peaches and grapes.
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Okayama Castle
Okayama Castle is a historic castle located in Okayama City.It is also called “Ujo” (Crow Castle) because of its black exterior.
Visitors can enjoy views of the city and the Asahi River from the main tower.
Korakuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most famous gardens, is nearby.
Korakuen Garden
Korakuen Garden is a Japanese garden located in Okayama City.It is known as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
Visitors can enjoy walking paths, ponds, lawns, and seasonal flowers.
Okayama Castle can be seen from the garden.
Kurashiki
Kurashiki is a historic city in southern Okayama Prefecture.The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is known for its white-walled buildings and old streets.
Visitors can walk along the canal and enjoy cafes and museums.
It is a calm and pleasant place for sightseeing.
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is a mountain castle located in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture.It has the highest location of all Japanese castles with an original surviving keep.
From autumn to winter, the castle sometimes appears above a sea of clouds.
It is a quiet sightseeing spot surrounded by nature.
Kibitsu Shrine
Kibitsu Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Okayama City.It features a long main hall built in the unique Kibitsu-zukuri style.
The shrine is also associated with Momotaro, a famous Japanese folktale.
Its peaceful and beautiful grounds are ideal for a walk.
Seto no Akebono
“Seto no Akebono” is a famous sunrise scenic spot in Mushiaege, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture.It offers stunning views of the sun rising over the Seto Inland Sea, surrounded by islands.
The location has been admired since ancient times and appears in classical Japanese poetry.
The calm sea and island scenery attract photographers and visitors alike.
