Historical An ni Shrine Kenji Chida An ni Shrine is tucked away in the southeast corner of Okayama City on the border with Ushimado in an area called Saidaiji Ichinomiya...
Museums Manekineko Museum of Art Kenji Chida The Manekineko Museum of Art is a tribute to the cat with the raised paw that is seen in storefronts all over the world.
Historical Takaosan Okayama City Kenji Chida Takaosan is a spiritual mountain in the Sannan district of Saidaiji, Okayama City.
Culture The Tranquility of Asakuchi Scott Brause Near the heart of the Inland Sea in western Japan, Asakuchi offers many historical and cultural attractions. It's a perfect..
7 Culture Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area in Okayama Lily The Kurashiki Bikan Historical area in Kurashiki City, Okayama is a traditional Edo era townscape. It and the surrounding river..
Festivals Firefly Festival in Saidaiji Kenji Chida The Saidaiji Ichinomiya Firefly Festival celebrates the fireflies of southeastern Okayama. Held annually, people pack into a picturesque..
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 The Sword and Okayama Kenji Chida Osafune was a land of master swordsmiths, lords and samurai.