Hands-On | Okayama Prefecture Official Tourism Guide Explore Okayama, the Land of Sunshine

Okayama City

Wear a kimono in the castle and try your hand at making ceramics!

Completed in 1597 after eight years of construction, Okayama Castle is one of Japan’s top 100 castle…

Kurashiki City

Make your own original pair of jeans!

Founded in 1962, this museum shop is operated by the venerable jeans manufacturer Betty Smith. As th…

Come taste Okayama grapes bursting with flavor

Earning the top spot for production volume in Japan, Okayama is home to many varieties of grapes inc…

Taste the high-quality peaches from Okayama, the fruit kingdom!

Also known as the “best flavor in Japan,” Okayama’s white peaches are juicy and taste fresh with an …

Bizen City

The home of Bizen pottery, Japan’s quintessential ceramic ware

Boasting a history going back 1,000 years, Imbe is the hometown of Bizen pottery, one of Japan’s old…

Maniwa City

A quintessential venue of Western Japan offering top-class highland resorts

Located on a gently sloping plateau, Hiruzen Kogen Highlands is Japan’s leading resort area. The are…

Okayama CitySoja City

Tour one of Japan’s top 100 paths on a rent-a-cycle

Kibiji District features many historic sites, including Bitchu Kokubun-ji Temple, a five-storied pag…

Setouchi City

A beautiful island only 5 min. from Ushimado by ferry.

Also called Midorijima Island (Green Isle), Maejima Island is a National Park. Visitors can enjoy se…

Maniwa City

Fresh dairy goods made from the milk of Jersey cows are popular.

This stock farm extends into the nature of Hiruzen Kogen Highlands which is the famous as one of the…

Maniwa City

Enjoy exquisite wine made from local mountain grapes

The wine available at Hiruzen Winery is made with home-grown mountain grapes that only grow in Japan…