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If you are passionate about contemporary arts, Tamano City in Okayama is probably on your itinerary. Why? Because Uno Port, where you can take a ferry to Japan’s infamous art island, Naoshima (直島), is in Tamano. While the city doesn’t have many tourist attractions, the Setouchi International Art Festival has positively impacted the rural city. […]
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Although not as popular as Kyoto or Osaka, Okayama Prefecture is considered a popular tourist destination among international tourists. Why? Because the prefecture is home to one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, and the famous contemporary art venue, Naoshima Island. Fortunately, a few vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants or cafes can usually
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Because one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan is located in Okayama City, the city might be on your itinerary if you fly into or out of the Kansai International Airport. While there are not as many as in Kyoto and Osaka, the good news is there are a couple of places where you
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The World Heritage, Miyajima, is one of the top destinations in Japan. The sacred island best known for the great torii gate standing in the sea has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors around the world each year. But while you might know the island is in Hiroshima, are you aware that it isn’t close
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Okayama Prefecture in southwestern Japan’s main island offers scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea and is filled with amazing attractions. If you love to admire flowers but can’t visit the prefecture during the cherry blossom season, how about visiting some of the below spots for other types of beautiful flowers? Think Wisteria, Hydrangea, Lavender,
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So you are planning a trip to Okayama Prefecture and are curious about which shrines and temples should be on your list to visit? Well, you are in luck! We have done the research for you. Here is our list of Okayama Prefecture’s most unique shrines and temples and why!
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If you are seeking a part of Japan that isn’t packed with tourists but is still culturally rich and filled with stunning scenery, Okayama Prefecture, which is just an hour from Kyoto and around 30 minutes from Hiroshima, could just be your ideal destination. In addition to the prefecture’s landmark, Okayama Castle and its garden
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If you are a beach lover and/or are after magnificent ocean views, consider visiting Okayama Prefecture when you visit Japan next time. Okayama has a plethora of amazing spots located on the Seto Inland Sea. Read on for our list of recommended destinations for stunning ocean views and beach activities in Okayama!
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Among the many islands floating on the Seto Inland Sea, Mu Island, or ‘Mushima’ (六島) in Japanese, is probably the most gorgeous. Okayama Prefecture‘s southmost island is known for the picturesque view of daffodil flowers and a white lighthouse with the azure blue ocean as the backdrop. On top of that, not only will you
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Okayama Castle, one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles, and its garden Korakuen are the main attractions drawing tourists to visit Okayama. But, there are many other sites one should visit. All around the prefecture are natural wonders that offer spectacular autumn foliage displays. Below we have listed 10 stunning, off-the-beaten-trail destinations in Okayama Prefecture that
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