Activities Hokubō Cosmos Festival Sunday - Oct 10th On the second Sunday in October, a colorful cosmos festival takes place at the Hokubo Cosmos Square in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture...
Culture Niimi City Samurai Parade Friday - Oct 15th Niimi City Samurai Parade a 300 year tradition that is celebrated every year on October 15th. A festival that brings the locals..
Festivals Kurashiki Autumn Festival Mid Oct Okayama's Kurashiki Autumn Festival - A day roaming amongst goddesses and demons
Culture Naked Man Festival Mid Feb Brave the cold of February in Okayama for the Saidaiji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri, also known as the Naked Man Festival, and considered..
Activities Sakura Season at Handayama Botanical Garden Late Mar - Mid Apr Okayama's Handayama Botanical Garden is an impressive spot to visit year-round for nature lovers. The garden is home to around..
Activities Tsuyama Sakura Festival Early - Mid Apr Tsuyama Castle's Kakuzan Park is home to around 1000 cherry blossom trees, and was selected as one of Japan's top 100 famous..
Culture Niimi Fishing Contest Early May Every year Niimi City hosts it annual fishing contest plus an unusual type of fishing contest especially for kids, held on May..