2025 Okayama Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Niwase PONT NEUF I went back home in July to see my longest-time friend A restaurant wedding at Pont Neuf, famous for being the location for the movie "8 Years of Longing". I was looking forward to seeing her as a bride, and it was a heartwarming moment. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a perfect match, and the weather was beautiful. I have a lot of photos I want to post, but I'll focus on the food. lol I've only ever used it for takeout, but it's still as delicious as ever 🤤 You can also use it for lunch or dinner, so be sure to go there on a special day or anniversary By the way, parc, located in the nearby RSK Rose Garden, is a more casual place to use than the cafe they run (pic8.9) ◎ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From Tabelog 11:00-15:30 (L.O.13:30) 17:30-22:00 (L.O.20:30) Closed on Wednesdays and the second Tuesday ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇From Tabelog 516-7 Kamihigashi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #wintertrip #solotrip #trip #Okayama #Okayamatrip #Okayamatourism #Okayamaprefecture

Okayama is a city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is the second largest prefecture in the Chugoku region after Hiroshima. It is an important transportation hub between the rest of Japan and the Shikoku region. The prefecture had three small castle towns during the Edo period and has been developed ever since. There is a world-famous Japanese folktale, Momotaro, which can be seen in various parts of the city. Okayama is the center of western Japan. The most famous garden is Korakuen Garden, which is ranked as one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. But another famous story is probably the story of Momotaro, the legendary peach boy, who originated from this city. Today, Okayama is a modern city. There are more than 700,000 people living here, and more and more tourists visit every year. 🚈 How to get there Osaka to Okayama - Travel by JR Shin-Osaka Station, take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Okayama Station, the journey takes about 45-50 minutes. #Tip abroad#Tip Japan

#cherryblossom25 [For Keeps] 10 of Okayama's Best Blossom Season Viewing Spots - Info on great locations, secret spots, and the best timing to visit Spring in Japan is special with beautiful cherry blossoms decorating town and country. Take a look at 10 spots that offer breathtakingly beautiful views including historical sites and quiet spots hidden away. Check here for the best time for flower viewing, illumination events, and access!

#cherryblossom25 Spring festival - Okayama Cherry Blossom Carnival A regular event held in the spring on the banks of the Asahigawa River in the center of Okayama City. Approx. 250 Yoshino cherry trees standing along a 1 km stretch of the riverbank will be in full bloom. During the event, about 50 stalls provide tasty treats popular with visitors. The area is lighted up from sunset to 9:00PM to create a wonderfully beautiful view of the cherry blossoms.

Have you ever wondered, "How is Okayama as a tourist destination?" In fact, Okayama, the "Land of Sunshine," is packed with attractions, including Korakuen, one of Japan's Three Most Famous Gardens, the historic Okayama Castle, the spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, and delicious local cuisine. If you don't know, you're missing out! Check out these 5 reasons to visit Okayama now. 1. Korakuen, one of Japan's Three Most Famous Gardens Okayama Korakuen is a beautiful feudal garden that is counted among Japan's Three Most Famous Gardens (Kenrokuen, Kairakuen, and Korakuen). The vast grounds are decorated with lawns, ponds, and artificial hills, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. The cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves are particularly beautiful. 2. "Okayama Castle" - A historic site also known as the Crow Castle Okayama Castle is characterized by its black exterior and is called the "Crow Castle." From the castle tower, you can see the beautiful scenery of Korakuen and Asahikawa, making it a must-see spot for history lovers. Inside the castle, you can also enjoy displays of armor and swords. 3. Fruit Kingdom – Abundant fresh fruit Okayama is known as a famous producer of peaches and muscats. In particular, the Okayama White Peach and Muscat of Alexandria are exquisite, and you can experience fruit picking at farms during the season. 4. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter – Attractive Streets The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, with its white-walled storehouses and namako walls, is an area where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. Along the river, there are cafes, general stores, and shops selling traditional crafts, and you can enjoy a relaxing time. Masterpieces of Western art are also on display at the Ohara Museum of Art. 5. Spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and access to Naoshima From Okayama, you can access Naoshima, an island of art floating in the Seto Inland Sea. Contemporary art such as Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin" is dotted all over the island, making it a must-see for art lovers. Along with the serene scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, you can enjoy a unique cultural experience. Okayama is full of diverse attractions, including history, nature, art, and gourmet food. #DomesticTravelGuide #Okayama #DomesticTravel

Speaking of popular sightseeing spots in Okayama, the name of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, an area lined with retro and cute shops, comes up✨ The willow trees planted along the river, the cobblestone roads, and the rows of old-fashioned buildings were very charming◎ Not only the scenery, but also many shops and restaurants where you can eat Okayama specialties, so it's a spot you can enjoy for half a day to a full day♪ 🚣Spot name: Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter 📍Location: 1-4-8 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: *Varies depending on the store and season 🚘Access: Car▶︎About 20 minutes from Kurashiki IC on the Sanyo Expressway or Hayashima IC on the Setouchi Chuo Expressway Train▶︎About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station #Domestic travel #Okayama #Spring 0 yen trip

📍 Okayama Prefecture Traveling Paper Cutting Exhibition This is connected to the Hotel Granvia Okayama, which I introduced the other day, by a private bridge🌉 and is held in the Okayama City Museum, which is just a 3-4 minute walk away, so I'm lucky it's so close🥺🫰✨️ I've always wanted to go see this place when I go to Okayama👏 I made it just in time for the opening period, but I'm sorry that it was already over by the time I posted this😂🙏 But it was a beautiful world, so I'd like to introduce it to you🌏” As the name suggests, this is a traveling paper cutout🕯️ If it's held near you or when you're traveling, please go and check it out💗💗 💗 Light paper cutting artist Atsumi Sakai's original paper cuttings are named "light paper cuttings" for her original style of expressing "paper cuttings" through "light", and as the name suggests, they are works of light and shadow 🖼️ Each work is delicate and beautiful, and is wrapped in kindness and warmth, inviting the viewer into a dream world 🫧 It is a nostalgic and heart-stirring "experience-based art" 🎨 Despite visiting on a weekday near the end of the exhibition, just before closing time, it was a huge success 😳💭 It's tough for those who want to take photos (lol), but that means it was an exhibition that so many people wanted to go to‼ ️ The projection mapping requires an incredible number of projections to go around once. It also takes a long time to start looking back from the beginning. If you miss a shot, you have to wait a long time...🤣 But it was fun for the viewers, and hard for the creators💦 All the works, even the fleeting ones, were beautiful and wonderful🙂↕️🫶💗 The Okayama exhibition has ended, but they have regular exhibitions, so if you come across them, please go and see them!🖐 #0 yen trip January 2025

📍okayama "Famous Music Cafe Toki no Kairo" ¥800 I was surprised when I went in💖💖💖 A unique and wonderful cafe, just like the name of the cafe, which is surely something no one can imitate💓 ⚠️Please note that private conversations are strictly prohibited inside the cafe‼ ️ #0 Yen Trip January 2025

#FritabiWinter 📍Kurashiki Coffee Shop Okayama Aoe Branch A cafe in Okayama Prefecture where you can take a break☕️🩶 This cafe has delicious hot sandwiches! The coffee is served in a unique way, which was very exciting~🫧 You can relax in a space where you can take a break! Please come and visit! ―――――――――――――――――― 📮1-12-12 Aoe, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0941 💰500- ――――――――――――――――――――

#FritaviWinter 📍K STREET COFFEE＋BAR A rooftop bar in Okayama Prefecture 🍸💗 You can enjoy BBQ and a bar in a stylish space! There was even cake, it was a very happy space! Please come and visit! ✨ ―――――――――――――――――― 📮3-2 Saiwai-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0903 Current Flow Building 3rd floor 💰1000- ――――――――――――――――――――

#FritabiWinter 📍THE COFFEE HOUSE DAIKU HONMACHI A cafe in Okayama where you can eat stylish sandwiches☕*° The latte art is also very cute, so I recommend it! There are several types of sandwiches, and they are all very filling◎ Please come and visit! ✨ ―――――――――――――――――― 📮708-8 Daikuhonmachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0911 💰1000- ――――――――――――――――――――

#FritaviWinter 📍L/Bloomer Introducing a cafe in Okayama Prefecture that serves delicious food☕️🩶 They have a wide variety of items, from bread to rice✨ There were also a lot of sandwiches to choose from, so it was fun just choosing! The interior of the store was purple and very cute! It was perfect for photos📸 Please come and visit! ✨ ―――――――――――――――――― 📮1-12-20 Nishikomatsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0927 💰1000- ――――――――――――――――――――

#FuriTabiWinter 📍cafe.the market mai mai A stylish cafe in Okayama Prefecture that even dogs can enter 🐶☕️ You can even enjoy the cafe with your dog here! They have everything from cakes to parfaits, and they all look delicious! Please come and visit this place where you can take a break with your dog! ✨ ―――――――――――――――――― 📮14-101 Toiyacho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0977 💰1000- ――――――――――――――――――――

#FritabiWinter 📍Coffee Shop Lamp Nakasendo Branch A cafe with a great atmosphere in Okayama Prefecture☕️🩶 We recommend the fluffy toast! The interior has a chic atmosphere and you can relax Please come and visit! ✨ ―――――――――――――――――― 📮2-11-23 Nakasendo, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0964 💰1000- ――――――――――――――――――――

#FritabiWinter 📍El greco A casual Western restaurant in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 🍽 I heard that the hamburger steak is excellent, so I went! The hamburger steak is soft and juicy, and you'll want to eat as many as you can,,🤤💗 The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice and relaxing Please come and visit us! ―――――――――――――――――― 📮City Corp. El, 2-5-14 Gakuminami-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0011 💰1000- 🕚11:00-14:00, 17:30-21:30 ――――――――――――――――――――

🕰️Business hours 11:00-17:00 Please note that there are fixed holidays⚠️ 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: The sea stretches out in front of you, and the interior was very beautiful✨The floor felt like a sandy beach🪸 📍Address: 1-144 Gokan, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture 706-0315 💰Price per person: 1,000-2,000 yen per person 💞Reasons why we recommend it: There are few restaurants where you can enjoy authentic Hawaiian food like this one, so we highly recommend it! There was a wide variety of dishes, including loco moco and pancakes✨#Okayama #Hawaiian #Cafe #Acai bowl

This is a cafe called "folklore" in Okayama Prefecture. 📍2nd floor, 9-25 Kyobashi-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture It's a cafe with a calm space and a great atmosphere. I ordered ✔︎Gâteau au Chocolat ✔︎Matcha scramble cake ✔︎Cafe latte ✔︎Lemonade I was surprised at how rich and delicious the cake was. You can see the tram from the window, so you can enjoy the view of Okayama while enjoying the cafe. It's a cafe during the day and a bar at night where you can enjoy drinks and meals! #DomesticTravelRecord

📍Shinjō Village, Okayama Prefecture, Japan Shinjō Village is located in Maniwa District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a small village surrounded by mountains🏡 91% of the village is forest🌳, and the Asahikawa River, the third largest river in Okayama Prefecture, flows through the area. With abundant water and forest resources, it is one of the most beautiful villages in Japan. The cherry blossoms🌸 in Shinjō Village are a major feature, adding endless charm and poetry to the village. These cherry trees are over a hundred years old! They line both sides of the street, forming a spectacular cherry blossom tunnel🥰 When spring comes and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the entire Shinjō Village seems to be surrounded by a sea of pink flowers, like a dream. It is worth mentioning that the Edo-style samurai residences in Shinjō Village complement the cherry blossom scenery. These historic buildings look even more rustic and elegant against the backdrop of cherry blossoms, as if you have traveled back to the Edo period🎏 Visitors can enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms while experiencing the charm of traditional Japanese culture.

#DomesticTravelRecords Okayama Prefecture has four castles that have been selected as one of Japan's 100 most famous castles This is a record of a tour of famous castles that you'll want to visit at least once ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄ ◼ ︎Bicchu Matsuyama Castle Bicchu Matsuyama Castle, a nationally designated important cultural property, is one of the "12 remaining castle towers" and the only mountain castle with a surviving castle tower. As a mountain castle, it is characterized by a steep mountain path that makes it difficult to climb. It is also one of Japan's three great castles in the sky. ◼︎Kinojo Castle An ancient mountain castle that is said to have been built by the Yamato Imperial Court for the defense of the country. Kinojo Castle is not recorded in any history books, and its history has not been clarified. ◼︎Bicchu Takamatsu Castle The castle that was the main battlefield for Kuroda Kanbei's ingenious water siege strategy. The Battle of Bitchu Takamatsu Castle is often mentioned as the battle in which Hideyoshi made his name as a master of castle sieges. ◼︎Tsuyama Castle The symbol of Tsuyama City, selected as one of Japan's 100 Most Famous Castles and Japan's 100 Most Famous Cherry Blossom Sites. The castle was built by Mori Tadamasa, the younger brother of Mori Ranmaru, who was killed in the Honnoji Incident. #CastleTour #Okayama #Okayama Tourism #Domestic Travel #Solo Travel #Girls' Trip #Historic Sites with a Historical Feel

📍Location: 2-53 Mannari Nishimachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Local gourmet food of Okayama Prefecture Ebimeshi🦐 When I think of Okayama Prefecture, I only knew about kibi dango, but there is a soul food called ebimeshi. First of all, it looks pitch black and makes a big impact! I thought it would be strong based on its appearance, but it's not as strong as it looks! lol It has a spicy taste with a sauce like dry curry😋 The shrimp are plump!! There were a lot of locals, and it felt like soul food!☺️ #OkayamaPrefecture #OkayamaTrip #OkayamaGourmet #LocalChain #Ebimeshi #Ebimeshiya

This is a trendy retro coffee shop✨ They have coffee floats, melon floats, strawberry floats, and cola floats! (They also have other drinks on the menu) But the best thing about them is the aquarium-like interior❕ 100% comfortable❕100% photogenic❕ In addition to goldfish, they also have turtles! lol I sat in the turtle's seat, and it was so cute that it was so clumsy and fell over a few times. If you ever stop by Okayama, be sure to visit Coffee Room Castle!! ! #0yentravel

@tokutabi_jp ← I've captured unforgettable scenery in photos and videos 📷 Use it as a reference for your future trips ◎-———————————————————Today I've put together a list of recommended day trip plans for Okayama ✨ There are surprisingly many places I don't know about? I went to one of those places and had a wonderful experience, so please use this as a reference and go to Okayama~🤍 The details are written below, so please use them as a reference ✨ My personal favorite is Kojima Jeans Street 👖 I want to go again!!!!!!!! It was so much fun 🥺✨ Okayama Castle Address: 2-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-0823 Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: None Admission fee: From 400 yen Famous Music Cafe Toki no Kairo Address: 1-16-22 Shimotsui Tanoura, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, 711-0925 Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed: Wednesday Cost: From 1,000 yen Sunny Country Chai Shop AYAM CAY 9-39 Tenjin-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-0814 Opening days: Check Instagram (Sun) 11:00-15:00 Kojima Jeans Street 711-0913 2-chome Kojima Ajino, Kurashiki, Okayama Former Nozaki Family Residence 1-11-19 Kojima Ajino, Kurashiki, Okayama 711-0913 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: (Monday) ———————————————————This account introduces exciting spots and travel information every day! 🫶🏻A must-see for those who want to travel with a stylish atmosphere! 🧡We post a lot of photogenic spots🫰🏻Follow us here↓@tokutabi_jp-———————————————————#Girls' Trip #Graduation Trip #Okayama Tourism #Okayama Trip #Okayama Trip #Okayama Castle #Okayama Korakuen #Kojima Jeans Street #Former Nozaki Family Residence #Meikyoku Cafe Toki no Kairo

Over 100 varieties of wisteria bloom simultaneously at Okayama's Fuji Park, with the wisteria in Wake Town Fuji Park now in full bloom, attracting tourists from home and abroad to enjoy the flowers. The park is home to over 100 varieties of wisteria collected from all over Japan, making it the most diverse in the country. The purple, white, and pink blossoms add depth to the scene, creating a beautiful spectacle that is no less stunning than the cherry blossoms.

The unique charm of the Japanese countryside emanates from Okayama! It was my first visit, but I already want to go back again because it was such a lovely place! The quaint streets lined with trams, the local beer called 'Doppo', and my favorite 'Mazesoba'—the city lacks nothing! I always feel this, but I seem to match so well with Japan!

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter was originally a key port town during the Edo period, and to this day, it still retains a series of white-walled, earthen storehouses and residences, old warehouses, and merchant buildings from that era. It's like stepping back into the streets of the Edo period. Along the Kurashiki River, willow trees enhance the rich Japanese-style colors of the waterside landscape, creating an irreplaceable atmosphere unique to Kurashiki. With every step, there is a scene from the past, and the retro-flavored streets of Kurashiki are home to many century-old shops selling sake and traditional Japanese sweets. However, don't just skim the surface; a little exploration will reveal many warehouses and old shops that have been transformed into stylish cafes, dessert shops, and general stores. The area also hides museums that house precious cultural artifacts and artworks in its alleys, including the Ohara Museum of Art, established in 1930 to display valuable works by famous painters such as El Greco, the French Impressionists Gauguin, Monet, and others. There are cultural facilities such as a classical music box museum and the Torajiro Kojima Memorial Museum; or you can visit the Kurashiki Ivy Square to experience pottery, a former rice warehouse from the late Edo period in Japan that has been converted to display over 15,000 pieces of folk art including ceramics, glass, and lacquerware at the Kurashiki Folkcraft Museum, and the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum, which collects Japanese Paleolithic, Jomon, Yayoi, and other era stone and bronze artifacts. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区) Address: Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Castle, the famous black castle, is the only season where you can see the beautiful black castle tower and cherry blossoms at the same time. The Okayama Sakura Carnival is the most lively cherry blossom festival in Okayama City. The event will be held on the Asahikawa Riverbed that flows through Okayama's famous attractions, Okayama Castle and Okayama Korakuen. You can enjoy the Yoshino cherry trees that stretch for more than 1 kilometer. During the event, there will be many stalls and you can taste festival food. After sunset, the lights will be turned on and you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime. Location: Asahikawa Riverbed east of Okayama Korakuen #Sakura2024