A course to enjoy the nature and history of Okayama, Kurashiki, Maniwa, and Kagamino.

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This is a course where you can enjoy the nature and history of Maniwa and Kagamino, a classic spot in Okayama Prefecture.

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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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Required time

2 nights 3 days

Transportation
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Day 1

1
Okayama station

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5 minutes by tram from JR Okayama Station, get off at Shiroshita

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10 minutes on foot

2
Okayama Korakuen Garden

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Short walk

3
peach boat

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Short walk (across Asahikawa)

4
Okayama Castle (Ujo)
5
Okayama Castle Bizen Ware Workshop

Stay in Okayama city

Day 2
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17 minutes on the Sanyo Main Line from JR Okayama Station, get off at JR Kurashiki Station

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15 minutes on foot

6
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
7
Kurashiki Kimono Komachi Bikan Historical Store
8
Kurashiki Momoko Kurashiki main store

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Rent a car near Kurashiki Station 1 hour and 30 minutes by car (via expressway)

9
GREENable HIRUZEN

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5 minutes by car

10
Hiruzen Jersey Land

Staying in Hiruzen

Day 3
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55 minutes by car

11
Okutsukei Valley

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35 minutes by car

12
Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)

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7 minutes by car

13
Joto Townscape (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)

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1 hour 15 minutes by car

14
Okayama station

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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