Enjoy the outdoors! A model course where you can enjoy the rich nature of Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture.

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Do you like the outdoors? Let's enjoy BBQ in Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture, which is full of nature!

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Asakuchi City, located in Okayama Prefecture, is an "astronomical city'' where astronomical facilities such as the Kyoto University Okayama Observatory, which has one of the largest telescopes in Asia, Subaru Telescope Okayama Branch Office, NAOJ NINS, and the Okayama Astronomical Museum are gathered. Although it is a very compact town, in addition to astronomical facilities, there is Mount Yosho, which is attracting attention as a filming location for movies, Kamogata Machiya Park, which has been selected as one of the top 100 Japanese historical parks, and Honshu's only Salicary grassland. There are many attractions such as fabrics. Also, blessed with the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and rich nature, there are many delicious gourmet foods such as agricultural and marine products and their processed products. Please come and visit Asakuchi City, which is full of attractions and flavors.

Table of Contents
What is Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture?
Outdoors! Nature enjoyment course in Asakuchi City
1. Procure BBQ meat and ingredients “Asakuchi Harebare Square”
2. Enjoy day camping and BBQ in nature! "Fujinami Pond Campsite"
3. Mt.Yosho Comprehensive Park, where you can enjoy the enchanting night view from the top of the mountain
4. Recommended plus-one spots for each season

What is Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture?

Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture is known as the "city of astronomy'' as it is home to the Okayama Observatory of Kyoto University, one of the largest astronomical facilities in Asia, and the Subaru Telescope Okayama Branch Office, NAOJ, NINS. There are also plenty of sightseeing spots, including Mt. Yosho, which is attracting attention as a filming location for movies, and Kamogata Machiya Park, which has been selected as one of the top 100 Japanese historical parks. Furthermore, surrounded by the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and a beautiful natural environment, the area is full of delicious gourmet food, including local agricultural and marine products and their processed products.

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Outdoors! Nature enjoyment course in Asakuchi City

Time required: Approximately 5 hours / Target audience: Family, friends, groups

In this article, we will introduce a model course to enjoy nature in Asakuchi City.

Let's enjoy BBQ in Asakuchi City, which is full of nature! Fujinami Pond Campground, located on the shore of a pond, is available at a low price.

1. Procure BBQ meat and ingredients “Asakuchi Harebare Square”

There are multiple stores on the premises, including Costre Mart, a supermarket that carries Costco's famous large-capacity products, as well as restaurants. There is play equipment for children to play with, and there are also animals, so it's a fun spot for parents and children alike.

Time required: Approximately 60 minutes

2. Enjoy day camping and BBQ in nature! "Fujinami Pond Campsite"

A campsite on the shore of a pond. You can also stay in tents or air-conditioned bungalows. Various tools can be rented (for a fee), so you can easily enjoy camping and BBQ.

Time required: Approximately 180 minutes

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3. Mt.Yosho Comprehensive Park, where you can enjoy the enchanting night view from the top of the mountain

A spectacular view spot that offers a panoramic view of the Mizushima Industrial Area and as far as Shikoku. It has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 night views and is also known as a filming location for a movie.

Time required: Approximately 15 minutes

4. Recommended plus-one spots for each season

Spring - Maruyama Park - The area around the pond is covered in cherry blossoms!

Summer - Aosabana Coast - The beauty of the Seto Inland Sea islands and Mt. Mitsuyama, the symbol of Yorishima Town

Autumn - Myoo-in Temple - A temple of the Tendai sect founded by Saicho. Enchanted by the autumn leaves spreading out in the garden

Winter - Yorishima Fisheries Cooperative - Yorishima oysters are known for their large size and rich flavor.

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Asakuchi City Tourism Association

Okayama

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