Okayama is packed with recommended date spots for couples, including beautiful scenery throughout the seasons, seasonal gourmet food, and fun experiences for two! We'll introduce you to carefully selected spots, from seasonal attractions and classic spots like the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter to hidden gems perfect for social media, and popular theme parks!
2025.11.27The magic of lights shining in the winter night sky! A sparkling illumination date
The Okayama Momotaro Festival MOMOTAROH FANTASY, which brilliantly colors Okayama in winter, is an annual event that illuminates the area from Okayama Station to City Hall Street with approximately 130,000 LED bulbs. Enjoy the light show, which has a different theme every year, and liven up your romantic walking date around the city.
In the center of Okayama City, Nishigawa Ryokudo Park is also illuminated, and you can enjoy strolling along the river and visiting cafes. Furthermore, in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, the white-walled townscape is enveloped in soft lights, allowing you to enjoy a fantastical atmosphere where historical atmosphere and light come together in harmony.
From street corners to castles and atmospheric townscapes, why not create special memories on a glittering illumination date in Okayama in winter?
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Gaze at the starry sky of Japan's top three stars! Bisei Astronomical Observatory
If you're looking for a date to enjoy the clear winter night sky, we recommend the Bisei Observatory in Bisei-cho , Ibara City!
It is one of the best stargazing spots in the country, and has been recognized by astronomers as one of the "Three Best Stars of Japan." Efforts to protect the stars are ongoing, including the establishment of a town-wide light pollution prevention ordinance and being recognized as Asia's first "starry sky protection area" in 2021.
From the observatory, which stands on a hill 420 meters above sea level, you can see the starry sky with the naked eye, and through the 101cm diameter reflecting telescope, one of the largest in Japan, you can even observe the craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn, and distant galaxies.
The air is especially clear in winter, making the stars shine even more clearly and allowing you to enjoy famous constellations such as Orion and the Winter Triangle. The museum is open from Friday to Monday nights, and you can enjoy stargazing with expert staff providing commentary. Especially in the cold season, gazing up at the star-filled sky while snuggling up together will create unforgettable memories.
Enjoy comparing different flavors! Strawberry picking date in Okayama
Strawberry picking, which is in season, is a popular date spot in Okayama during the cold season. You can experience this in the prefecture from December to May, with January and February being the best season when the berries are large and sweet.
You can enjoy comparing a variety of strawberries, including "Hare Ichigo," a new brand unique to Okayama, the "Fruit Kingdom," as well as "Akihime," "Beni Hoppe," "Oi C Berry," and "Shiroi Ichigo."
Another appealing feature is that the produce is grown in greenhouses, so you don't have to worry about the weather and can spend the day comfortably in a warm environment. Some farms offer a variety of creative ideas, such as 40-minute all-you-can-eat options, elevated cultivation so you can pick the produce while standing, and even homemade sweets available at the farm cafe.
The time you spend together smiling while munching on freshly picked, bright red strawberries will be a special memory!
Relax in the steam! A relaxing hot spring date at one of Okayama three famous hot springs
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A trip to a hot spring that will warm you from the inside out is recommended for a date in Okayama during the freezing winter. The Mimasaka Three Hot Springs, spread across the northern part of the prefecture, are famous hot springs that represent Okayama and consist of Yubara Onsen, Okutsu Onsen, and Yunogo Onsen .
Yubara Onsen is famous for Open-air Bath, "Sunayu ," which springs from the riverbed of the Asahikawa , and soaking in it while gazing at the starry sky is an exceptional experience.
Okutsu Onsen has long been known as the "Beauty Hot Spring," and you can enjoy the beautiful valley scenery and the mellow Japanese atmosphere.
Yunogo Onsen has a history of approximately 1,200 years and is popular with couples as it offers foot baths, strolls around the hot spring town, and interactive facilities.
The quality of the springs, the scenery, and the atmosphere of the towns are all different, so you can enjoy them on a day trip or overnight stay!
Recommended for winter dates! A trip to taste Setouchi oysters
When it comes to winter gourmet foods to try in Okayama, oysters are in season. Hinase in Bizen City is known as one of the leading oyster-producing areas in the country, and you can enjoy plump, meaty oysters from November to March.
"Hinase Kakioko (okonomiyaki with oysters)" is a local winter delicacy with fragrant batter filled with plenty of oysters, making it perfect for a snack-filled date.
At oyster huts and oyster restaurants, the popular style is to grill your own shelled oysters and then eat them hot, and you can also enjoy a variety of dishes such as steamed oysters, fried oysters, and oyster rice.
As you sit around the charcoal fire and munch on fresh oysters, the conversation will flow so well that you'll forget the cold!
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