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12 Reviews Korakuen Garden is considered to be one of the three best gardens in Japan since the Edo Period. It was constructed by Tsuda Nagatada by orders of the daimyo Ikeda Tsunamasa and took thirteen years to complete (1687-1700). The garden was originally used by the daimyo to entertain his guests, as well...
6 Reviews Saijo Inari is known as one of the three great Inari Shrines in Japan (Fushimi Inari in Kyoto and Toyokawa Inari in Aichi being the other two). It is unique, because the complex is composed of a mixture of Buddhist and Shinto elements, so it is also often called a temple, which is why it is usually...
7 Reviews Okayama Castle, also known as Ujo (Crow Castle) for its black color is a beautiful "masculine" castle, contrasting "feminine" white castles, such as Himeji Castle. Although the current castle was reconstructed in 1966, there are a few things about Okayama Castle that place it a step above most...
1 Review Beautiful park, especially when cherry blossom festival (sakura). One week after sakura fall, the ground of this park will be pink. It is very beautifull. Opening hours: 9.00-16.00 (close every tuesday). Entrance fee: 300 yen adult, 120 yen child.
2 Reviews The Okayama Orient Museum is a really nice museum featuring artifacts from the Middle East. Most of the artifacts are from Persia (Iran) and Syria, but many nations are represented. The artifacts include pottery, textiles, jewelry, figurines/dolls, statues, mosaics, carvings, and religious objects,...
Gyouza Yatai: Chinese and Okayama Cuisine
Rabbityama Says: Gyouza Yatai is a Chinese restaurant in Okayama. It's pretty spacious and the interior is designed to look like stone with carvings and Chinese motifs. It looks really nice and atmospheric. Some parts look a bit Indian, and the camel (which seems to be the symbol of the...
Rabbityama Says: Alo Alo is a nice Italian restaurant conveniently located on Momotaro-odori, the main street in Okayama City. The restaurant's specialties are their various spaghetti dishes, which you can order individually or as dinner sets with your drink and dessert. The spaghetti is...
Jazz Piano Bar: Quiet little jazz spot...
jakegio Says: It's hard not to fall in love with the Jazz Piano Bar. Tucked away on a back street, this place is cozy, relaxing, and looks straight out of a movie. It is the most perfect little jazz spot ever. The proprietor is friendly and can speak English. Between occasional live...
deathnote Says: On weekdays (nights) there is nothing to do but there are some bars around the main street. Aussie bar is one of them which is a "gaijin bar" literally foreigners bar. It's a friendly Australian bar but not so crowded on weekdays (even weekends recently). How to go to Aussie...
6 Reviews Many people use the Shinkansen to get to Okayama. It's certain fast and convenient, and for many travellers, the Shinkansen itself is on their list of things to experience in Japan. If however, you are on a budget, the Shinkansen can be pricey. If you want to go to Okayama for less money, consider...
5 Reviews The trams in Okayama start just outside of Okayama Station (across the street at the start of Momotaro Odori, the main street). There are two lines, one which ends at Higashiyama and the other ends at Sekibashi. For tourists, the trams bound for Higashiyama will probably be the most useful. To...
Okayama Ichibangai: Convenient Shopping
Rabbityama Says: Okayama Ichibangai is the name of the large shopping complex located just below Okayama Station. The Ichibangai is like an underground mall. It has many clothing store options that are very fashionable, especially for females. Of course, there are also souvenir shops and...
Okayama eki ichibangai: Underground shopping mall
bebejepang Says: Find a big shopping mall at underground of Okayama station. There are several gates to go to basement, most of them in front of central gate Okayama station. woman & man clothes, drugs & cosmetics, books, bakery, cafe and restaurant. Average price. Some discount in the end...
Libs Says: Learn some Japanese!! Of course this in an obvious tip for anyone going to Japan, but it's less important if you're sticking to the tourist centers. When you're going to a more off the beaten track place, like Okayama, you should definitely learn some. I really wish I had...
Rabbityama Says: If you are planning a trip to Okayama, be aware that many of the museums are closed on Mondays, and a few attractions are closed on other days, so depending on where you want to go, plan accordingly. As is true with most places, weekends are best.Here is a list of just some...
bebejepang Says: don't left your shopping things on the bike. Sometimes it will be disappeared.
heywinks Says: A visit to KEIKAEN GARDEN in the town of Takebe, Okayama will heighten your aroma senses. This garden, overlooking rice fields & farmland, is filled with flora & fauna & birds. There are greenhouses with cactus, goldfish ponds, aloe, & plants that I don`t know the names of...
heywinks Says: This German theme park is located on a mountain top in Okayama. Here you can eat German sausages & drink beer! There are a few restaurants serving German/Japanese food, alot of souvenir shops selling German goods & Okayama local goods, excellent landscaped gardens, a...
Korakuen Garden Seasonal Travel
Rabbityama Says: Korakuen is certainly Okayama City's most famous attraction, and rightfully so. The garden is absolutely gorgeous!If you're planning a trip to Okayama, you may be interested in the various seasonal events held in Korakuen Garden. Here is a list of the events held at Korakuen...
bebejepang Says: website of Okayama cityhttp://www.city.okayama.okayama.jp/index-e.htmwebsite of Okayama prefecturehttp://www.pref.okayama.jp/kikaku/kokusai/momo/e/index.html
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Okayama - For living, Okayama is better place than other city in Japan. Good weather, not too cold in winter, almost there is no earthquake, and cheap. Located in the middle of Japan, it is can be reach...
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Okayama City is most famous for being the birthplace of the legend of Momotaro, the Peach Boy. It's arguably the most famous and well-known Japanese folktale in the world. Peaches grown in Okayama are...
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Okayama - gateway to Shikoku Island
When you leave the railway station you are greeted by this guy. I first visited this town in 1993. This is one of the few cities in Japan which has trams, a reconstructed castle and a famous garden.
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For living, Okayama is better place than other city in Japan. Good weather, not too cold in winter, almost there is no earthquake, and cheap. Located in the middle of Japan, it is can be reach...
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okayama is famous for MOMO (peaches). there is a japanese tale about a boy named MOMOTARO who grew from inside a peach. he was found by an elderly couple who raised him. they lived in a village that...
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