Activities Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区, Kurashiki Bikan Chiku) is a historic merchant quarter which used its central canal for delivering goods.
Activities Okayama Station Rory Jackson Okayama's main station is a centralized and convenient transit hub with a huge range of connecting train lines and transport..
Outdoors 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström Known for its blend of tranquil hot springs, historic castles, and beautifully preserved gardens, Okayama Prefecture comes alive..
Activities Hokubō Cosmos Festival 2026 Mid Oct On the second Sunday in October, a colorful cosmos festival takes place at the Hokubo Cosmos Square in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture...
13 Beach & Island The Great Seto Ohashi Bridge Leslie Taylor The Great Seto Ohashi Bridge - one of Japan's most spectacular and important bridges
Activities Inujima Featured Inujima is one of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Due to its small surface area, you can go all over the island by walking...
7 Seasonal Hinase and Mushiage Oyster Markets Judith Mikami A great place to buy, eat and cook fresh oysters in season. Hinase in Bizen City and Mushiage in Setouchi City hold festivals and..
Activities Wake Fuji Park Wisteria Festival Kim Bergström The Wake Fuji Park in Okayama was opened back in 1985, and is home to Japan's largest collection of wisteria varieties. From..