Location: Okayama
Top Things to do in Okayama
10 Things to Do in Okayama That You Shouldn't Miss
Okayama (岡山市, Okayama-shi, Japanese: [okaꜜjama]) is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1889.
Restaurants in Okayama
1. Korakuen Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Endah_Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia
You could actually buy the ticket in cheaper price to include Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. The garden is beautiful during autumn and many people were coming to this garden to take some photos. Some couples were also seen taking some pre-wedding photo-shoots in here.
2. Kibitsu Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By AntarcticBound - Brisbane
It was a steep set of steps to get up to the shrine. The shrine was relatively small with a fair bit of history. Nice grounds to wander around. Lovely timber work as usual. Covered walkway on the way down to the car park.
3. Aeon Mall Okayama
Overall Ratings
4 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By MsCreamTea - Main Beach, Australia
It is supposed to be the largest of all AEON malls whithin Western Japan, still new ( a couple of years old) and quite modern. Nice place to browse through fashion and everyday items, if not, great for lunchs, afternoon teas and dinners.Numerous upmarket restaurants on the 6th and the 7th floors as well as a huge food court below. You will be spoilt for choice.
4. Okayama Electric Tramway - Tram System
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Pa S - Phuket, Thailand
When i stayed in Okayama at toyoko inn Okayama east exit. Can take the tram from okayamaekimae stop to shiroshita stop for Okayama castle and korakuen. Or take a walk from the skymall21 (opposite if okaysma station till shinsaidaijichosuji tram stop and take the tram back to okayamaekimae stop.
5. Inujima Seirensho Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By jbsalee - Boston, Massachusetts
The ruins of this old former copper refinery of 1909, was re-appropriated in 2008 to house a museum. It sits on the small island of Inujima, named after a large rock resembling a sitting dog. Surrounded by water, the walk through the old furnaces is mystrious and beautiful at the same time.
6. Kibitsuhiko Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
7. Okayama Castle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 869 reviews
Reviewed By GOGASCH - Seoul, South Korea
Important to combine visit of Koraku-en garden right across the river. Great impression on Japanese history
8. Nishigawa Canal Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Sudburyismyhome - Sudbury, Canada
I am not sure about the park, I suppose the whole area is considered a park? However, Walking along the canal "river" is nice. Best place to start is from Momotorodori, 5 mins from Okayama station. There are some bronze and stone statues along the way. Once there, there are wonderfully crafted stone works, the pathway and some areas to sit to name a few. It's a nice stroll in the city. If you go far enough, at night you can easily find the hostess bars in the Chuo-cho area.
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 150 reviews
10. Saijo Inari Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By EAA-AV8R - Florida
After disappointments with the castle and Gardens, we opted to travel out of town to visit this shrine. It was a beautiful day with rich harvests in process and the temple and temple grounds were extremely interesting. A real slice of real Japan. highly recommended if you have the time. An easy train ride and nice 2km walk or bike ride to the shrine. Taxis were at the small rural station and the local people were very helpful.
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