A course to enjoy the history and fruits of Okayama City, Kurashiki City, Maniwa City, and Takahashi City
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This is a course that takes you to the classic spots of Okayama Prefecture and to enjoy the history and fruits of Takahashi City.
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of Western Japan, and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It is conveniently located halfway between famous tourist spots such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that grow in the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and sunshine are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-famous tourist spots such as Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are renowned for their history, culture, and art!
Required time
2 nights 3 days
Transportation
Train
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Car
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On foot
Day 1
1
Okayama station
5 minutes by tram from JR Okayama Station, get off at Shiroshita
10 minutes on foot
2
Okayama Korakuen Garden
A short walk away
3
peach boat
Short walk (across the Asahikawa River)
4
Okayama Castle (Ujo）
5
Okayama Castle Bizen Ware Workshop
Accommodation in Okayama City
Day 2
17 minutes on the Sanyo Main Line from JR Okayama Station, get off at JR Kurashiki Station
15 minutes on foot
6
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
7
Kurashiki Kimono Komachi Bikan Historical Store
8
Kurashiki Momoko Kurashiki main store
Rent a car around Kurashiki Station. 1 hour 30 minutes by car (using expressway)
9
GREENable HIRUZEN
5 minutes by car
10
Hiruzen Jersey Land
25 minutes by car
11
Yubara Hot Spring
Stay overnight at Yubara Onsen
Day 3
1 hour 20 minutes by car (expressway)
12
Fukiya Furusato Village
40 minutes by car, 20 minutes on foot from Fuigo Pass
13
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
50 minutes by car
14
Waterwheel Village Fruittopia
or
55 minutes by car
15
Nomaru Gardening Kibiji Farm
30 minutes by car
16
Okayama station
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of Western Japan, and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It is conveniently located halfway between famous tourist spots such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that grow in the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and sunshine are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-famous tourist spots such as Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are renowned for their history, culture, and art!
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