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 Good for Big Groups
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. 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.
3. Mt. Washu
4. Kibitsu Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
I visited the Kibitsu Shrine on my way to Okayama and was very impressed by this shrine. The shrine was massive and beautiful. There are huge parking lots that are free here. After parking I recommend walking to the main temple area, then the covered walkway, then cross the street to visit the other shrines and gardens in the small town. The whole area is well designed and beautiful. I was here on a Friday morning and it was not very crowded felt like I had the place to myself. The shrine is well protected and they take very good care of the property. I think this shrine is a must if in the area.
5. Setouchi Onsen Tamanoyu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Hello! We are a natural onsen located conveniently next to Uno port - a gateway to Naoshima, Teshima, and other islands of the Seto Inland Sea. We have multiple indoor and outdoor baths, saunas, and "ganban-yoku"(bedrock sauna), spa services, and free lounges for watching TV or napping. Enjoy delicious authentic Japanese cuisine at our restaurant "Kairou" located within the premises, and fresh seasonal beverages at our refreshment stand. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Basic amenities such as towels, loungewear, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, makeup remover, moitsurizer, hair dryers, etc. are all included in the admission fee! We look forward to your visit!
Reviewed By OmicoO - Madrid, Spain
The outdoor baths are just stunning and so relaxing. There are different kind of baths and water temperature. There is also a salt dry sauna that we really enjoyed. You have a view on the bay while enjoying your onsen so it is a perfect environment to relax.
6. Fuji Park
7. Okayama Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,163 reviews
Reviewed By jesdaap - Bangkok, Thailand
Although it looks like a typical castle in Japan that tells its history and shows valuable objects, with its black appearance and the Okayama City & beautiful Korakuen Garden viewpoint above is a difference that must be visited. There are also rental services for ancient noble clothes, photo spots inside the building and entrance tickets included the Castle and Korakuen Garden sold at a reasonable price.
8. Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)
9. Hiruzen Highlands Center Joyful Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By annatB7413CD - Poland, null
Rather for small children, althought we enjoyed ferris wheel - great view from the top. Decorations are colourful and cute. We had good coffee with delicious cream on the top at the cafe here.
10. Bicchukokubunji Temple
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