Inside Scoop
Top Tourist Attractions in OKAYAMA by Student Attendants !
In Okayama Prefecture, we are asking them to work as student attendants in
collaboration with Okayama Prefectural University in order to help them acquire
the knowledge of tour guide for foreign tourists in English and spread the charm of sightseeing spots from the young people’s perspective.
Discover the charm of Okayama!!
2023-02
Japan's No. 1 penny candy shop
Japan's No. 1 penny candy shop
"Japan's No. 1 penny candy shop has a wide variety of candy.
You can't decide which one to buy.
Everyone can enjoy there.
(The shop offers various kinds of traditional candy, as well as, more modern candy.)
Also, there is a booth with an image of a Japanese festival in one corner.
So you can experience true Japanese culture."
Bizen Osafune Sword Museum
Bizen Osafune Sword Museum
"In Japanese history, Japanese swords have been carefully preserved for over a thousand years.
In this museum, you can not only learn about the history but also and see various manufacturing processes for Japanese swords.
Finding beauty in Japanese swords is feeling Japanese culture."
Former Shizutani School
Former Shizutani School
"Former Shizutani School
It is the oldest extant school for common people.
It was built to train local leaders in 1706.
It is said that education in the school was the driving force for modernization.
Even today tourists can experience lecture of Analects.
In autumn many tourists visit Shizutani School to see vivid autumn leaves."
Mount Washu
Mount Washu
Shimotsui is located along the Seto Inland Sea. During the Edo period (1603-1867), it prospered as a relay trading port for cotton and nishiki-kasu. It also prospered as an inn for people traveling to famous shrines in Kagawa Prefecture. Today, the atmosphere of the old port town still remains.
Shimotsui area
Shimotsui area
Shimotsui is located along the Seto Inland Sea. During the Edo period (1603-1867), it prospered as a relay trading port for cotton and nishiki-kasu. It also prospered as an inn for people traveling to famous shrines in Kagawa Prefecture. Today, the atmosphere of the old port town still remains.
BIG JOHN Kojima Main Shop
BIG JOHN Kojima Main Shop
"BIG JOHN is one of the jeans brands located on Kojima Jeans Street.
There are various jeans goods like jeans, jackets, and many (other) denim goods lined up in the store.
In addition, there are many kinds of miscellaneous DIY crafts where you can enjoy creating your own original work."
Misaki Town
Misaki Town
Misaki Town is located in the central part of Okayama Prefecture and is surrounded by nature, including beautiful mountain ranges and the Yoshii River. It is famous for the Oohaganishi terraced paddy field, which has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Terraced Paddy Fields in Japan". The terraced paddy field is not only provides food for us, but also a photo spot where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in all seasons.
Let’s go around with Student Attendants!! ～OKAYAMA Explore Tour～
This tourist route to explore Okayama is planned by students. Splendid views of Seto Inland Sea dotted with countless islands and jeans making workshop – enjoy your trip from the young people’s perspective.
Let’s go around with Student Attendants!! ～OKAYAMA Explore Tour２～
Entertain yourself with the sightseeing tour designed by students. Enjoy the tour of a popular Japanese Sword museum where fans visit from all over the world, strawberry picking this Fruit Kingdom is known for, and a Bizen ware pottery workshop, through the eyes of young people.
