Location: Okayama Prefecture
Top Things to do in Okayama Prefecture
Top Hotels in Okayama Prefecture
What to do and see in Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Things to do
Okayama Prefecture (岡山県, Okayama-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Okayama.
Restaurants in Okayama Prefecture
1. Okayama Korakuen Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,709 reviews
In 1687, daimyo (feudal lord) Ikeda Tsunamasa ordered his vassal Tsuda Nagatada to begin the construction of a new garden. The groundwork took 13 years until 1700, but since then the garden has retained most of its original appearance across the Edo period (1603-1868) until the present day. The garden was used as a retreat for the daimyos as well as a place for entertaining their guests, although people of the fiefdom too could visit it on certain occasions. As time went by, successive daimyos slightly modified the garden adding and removing hills, lawns, ponds and buildings, but the initial concept of Korakuen as a wide, bright space offering beautiful inner and outer vistas remained constant and unaltered. In 1884, the ownership of Korakuen was transferred to Okayama Prefecture and the garden was opened to the general public: since then it is carefully managed as a historical cultural asset to be passed down to future generations.
Reviewed By 798ellenr - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Canada
We stopped here on a day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima on the Shinkansen. It is one of the three great Japanese strolling gardens and even in the rain it was magnificent with its plum blossoms, lake, rice fields, camellia garden and more. We saw Geisha strolling and a view of the adjacent castle.It was magical!
2. Ohara Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By ratdog2063 - Sydney, Australia
the famed paitings by el greco, renoir, lautrec, etc are here. there are not many of each, but the crown jewels are there. the japanese garden, and the storage buildings are worth a visit too
3. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,719 reviews
Reviewed By TailG79 - Los Angeles, United States
Old Town Kurashiki is Beautiful!!! 15 min walk from Kurashiki Station. You can also take a bus for about ¥210. Great as a half day trip from Okayama (30-40 mins by train). Super easy to get to. Walk along the river and enjoy the scenery. Old Town has many great shops and food stalls. Was full of beautiful ladies in their kimonos taking photos. Absolutely stunning! You can also find different themed cafes like the owl cafe and cat cafe. They also have other animal theme cafes.
4. Kibi Plain Bicycle Route
5. Old Shizutani School
6. Kamba Falls
7. Mt. Ojigadake
8. Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)
9. Tsuyama Manabi no Tetsudokan
10. Hiruzen Jerseyland
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
Feel nature and relax in Hiruzen Jersey Land with our premium soft serve ice cream!! Hiruzen Jersey Land is located at a foot of Mt.Kamihiruzen surrounded vast meadow. You can enjoy rare jersey beef steaks and rich taste sweets, in the restaurant and shop. From northside of the meadow,you can see the great views of mountains with lovely jerseycows. We also have dog run and horse-riding park. Feel nature and relax in Hiruzen Jersey Land with our special soft serve ice cream!! Feel nature and relax in Hiruzen Jersey Land with our premium soft serve ice cream!! From northside of the meadow,you can see the great views of kamihiruzen mountains with lovely cows.
