Top 2 Recommended Tourist Spots in Okayama Prefecture

1. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter 📍1-4-8 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Kurashiki Station Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Night Illumination: April to September (sunset to 22:00) October to March (sunset to 21:00) *The historical quarter is open 24 hours Closed: None 🚗: Paid parking available nearby Recommended way to explore Walk from Kurashiki Station. About 5-10 minutes on foot - Basically, walk along the river - Enjoy the streetscape and head to the Ohara Museum of Art - Continue along the river to Ivy Square - Return to the riverfront area from Ivy Square - There are shops in the back alleys too, so explore with the river as your guide - It's not too large, so it's easy to get around on foot - Be careful as the riverboats can sell out! They can't be reserved, so if you want to ride, go to the ticket office on the day of and purchase early as they often sell out! 2. German Forest This time, we're introducing the Okayama Forest Park German Forest located in Okayama Prefecture♥ Swings surrounded by a 10m long flower field and The German Forest where you can enjoy flowers of all seasons Colorful flower fields and flower walls, areas that replicate German townscapes, and more There are plenty of photogenic spots There are also spots where you can interact with cute animals In summer, they also hold a fireworks festival 📍2006 Nibori Nakai, Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture 🚗 About 25 minutes by car from the 'Sanyo Expressway Sanyo IC' Business hours: Weekdays 10:00~17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 09:30~17:00 (Winter period from December to February is 10:00~17:00) Admission fee: ¥1,200