About Okayama
Okayama is located in the heart of Western Japan and offers smooth access to many major tourist destinations.
Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of western Japan, about 45 minutes from Osaka and about an hour from Kyoto by Shinkansen, making it a convenient base for sightseeing.
To the north you'll find atmospheric hot springs and lush green mountains, while to the south you'll find the tranquil islands of the Seto Inland Sea. There's also delicious seasonal fruit, kimono dressing experiences in old towns, and even traditional crafts. Wherever you visit in Okayama, you'll be able to experience the excitement of each season and the beauty that is unique to Japan.
How to get to Okayama
Conveniently located midway between the famous tourist destinations of Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima!
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter , a retro yet modern area that represents Okayama
A retro and modern historical district that represents Okayama.
Enjoy the scenery while being rocked on a riverboat, or visit stylish cafes and shops that have been renovated from historic buildings.
The traditional kimono dressing experience is also popular, allowing you to spend a peaceful moment as if you have traveled back in time.
Kurashiki Riverboat tour
Experiences
Kurashiki Kimono Komachi Bikan Historical Store
Experiences
Okayama, the kingdom of fruits! Taste seasonal fruits such as White Peach, Muscat Grape, and Pione Grape
Okayama Prefecture is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate with little rain throughout the year.
The fruits grown in soil bathed in sunlight offer a flavor, aroma, and sweetness that cannot be found anywhere else.
There are many ways to enjoy yourself, from delicious parfaits made with plenty of Okayama fruits to farms where you can experience harvesting your own fruit.
Spectacular views of islands in the Seto Inland Sea and lush nature
In Okayama, you can enjoy the natural scenery and photogenic views that change with the seasons.
Kuroshima Venus Road
Nature / Seasons
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
History
Ohaganishi no Tanada (Rice Terraces)
Nature / Seasons
There are many other attractions with a wide variety of options
In northern Okayama Prefecture, you can enjoy beautiful nature, including hot springs and seasonal scenery.
In southern Okayama Prefecture, you can enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea and the sunset sinking into the waves.
Another highlight of a trip to Okayama is the unique dishes and souvenirs you can't find anywhere else.
You're sure to find plenty of souvenirs to take home and experiences to brag about.
Learn about the charms of Okayama through videos
Related articles by topic
Okayama Prefecture produces a large number of full and short videos on themes such as nature and the outdoors, fruit, food, traditions and culture, art, and hot springs in English, traditional Chinese (for Taiwan and Hong Kong), simplified Chinese, Korean, Thai, and French.
Check out the videos and related articles by theme!
Okayama Health Tourism
The Peach Mark is the Muslim Friendly Mark used in Okayama City, Maniwa City, and Kibichuo Town to provide information on products and services that refrain from using pork by-products and alcohol. These products and services also have features that are helpful for non-Japanese, such as English ingredient lists, English menus, and English language services.
WINTER SNOW EXPERIENCE TOUR BY MUSLIM IN OKAYAMA
SINGER-SONGWRITER ICHA’S TOUR TO OKAYAMA.
In Okayama, there is a group called the Muslim Network, which is made up of people from Indonesia and Malaysia.
This time, we went on a one-day snow experience tour with about 20 Indonesian student members of the Muslim Network!
This time, we went on a one-day snow experience tour with about 20 Indonesian student members of the Muslim Network!
Ica (Fatimah Zahratunnisa / Instagram account @icazahra), a singer from Indonesia who currently lives in Japan, enjoyed a 3- Tomari, 4-day trip to Okayama!
