Historical Sogenji Temple Kenji Chida Sogenji Temple is located just 35 minutes from downtown Okayama City. Welcomes foreigners from around the world seeking to learn..
11 Gardens & Parks Okayama's Korakuen Garden Katherine Moore Okayama's Korakuen is one of Japan's Big 3 Gardens - and overlooked by a castle its a great place to see the plum blossoms..
Museums Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art Kenji Chida Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art is located in Okayama's cultural zone and is a great place to enjoy art or just hang out.
Historical Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda...
Historical Bitchu Kokubunji and Pagoda Judith Mikami Bitchu Kokubunji is located in Soja City and is recorded as the last five-story pagoda to be built in Japan. Surrounded by beautiful..
Culture Kurashiki’s Cotton Story Arlene Bastion Kurashiki spun good from bad with its lucky choice to grow cotton when rice crops failed. It is now Japan's leading producer..
14 Traditional The Bikan District, Kurashiki Ben Beechey The Bikan district in Kurashiki has a long history. It is home to many 17th century warehouses that sit along a picturesque river..