Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jun If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Okayama..
Museums Bitchū Matsuyama Castle Kerrie Hankinson A unique castle and nature experience. Visit this beautiful, rugged castle area, steeped in history, surrounded by nature, and unencroached..
Culture Ryosanji Temple Goho Festival 2026 Mid Aug Every year on the night of August 14th, Ryosanji Temple in Okayama Prefecture holds a special event known as the Goho Festival...
Culture Kibitsujinja Shrine Featured A majestic temple in the Okayama Prefecture, where visitors can experience a unique ceremony of divination.
Culture Bizen Pottery in Okayama Prefecture Kelly J Imbe in Okayama Prefecture is a quaint town that has given birth to the traditional pottery of Bizen-yaki.
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a..
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Mid Aug The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it w..
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...