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[Okayama] Beautiful landscapes that look great in photos! Recommended sightseeing spots to visit by rental car
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Okayama Prefecture, which started as a cotton growing area in the Edo period and is now known as a producer of domestic denim, is known as one of the leading textile producing areas in Japan. It is also the gateway connecting Shikoku and Honshu via the Great Seto Bridge, and we recommend you to enjo...
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Recommended sightseeing spots in Okayama
Okayama Prefecture, which started as a cotton growing area in the Edo period and is now known as a producer of domestic denim, is known as one of the leading textile producing areas in Japan. It is also the gateway connecting Shikoku and Honshu via the Great Seto Bridge, and we recommend you to enjoy the sights and tastes of the islands of the warm Seto Inland Sea.
In this article, we will introduce recommended tourist spots to visit in Okayama Prefecture and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.
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- Okayama Castle
- Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Jidu Temple
- Kurashiki Ivy Square
Okayama Castle
It is said that Ukita Hideie built the castle under the guidance of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan, and the jet-black castle tower is particularly impressive. Due to its appearance, it is also called "Ujo" (bird castle).
You can take photos riding in the basket, and there is also a cafe and souvenir corner.
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
The Kurashiki River flows through the area, and the retro-modern scenery of the rows of white-walled storehouses and traditional buildings with namako walls continues to attract many people. There are fashionable shops selling brands unique to Kurashiki, such as canvas and denim, as well as cafes renovated from traditional townhouses.
After the sun goes down, the entire town is gently illuminated by night-time landscape lighting designed by world-renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii. It creates a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime, so we recommend visiting at different times of the day.
Jidu Temple
In Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, there is a temple called "Saido-ji Temple" which is said to have been founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi). Since the time when women were prohibited from entering the temple, it has been a temple where women can visit and worship the Koyasu Kannon, the Buddha of safe childbirth.
The "Thousand White Torii Gates" were built by the previous head priest at his own expense, in the hope that many people would learn about Hakuryu, who came to Japan from China with Kukai and brought with him the pottery manufacturing techniques that would become the basis of Hoso ware, and visit the temple. This has become a popular spot.
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Ivy Square, located adjacent to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama Prefecture, is a complex tourist facility created by preserving and reusing as much of the exterior and standing trees of the Kurashiki Spinning Mill from around the 19th century as possible.
It was designated as a modern industrial heritage site in 2007. There are many attractive spots that are perfect for taking photos.
"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.
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