Okayama

Okayama Prefecture, called the "Land of Sunshine" for its mild climate, is full of diverse attractions. Historically, the beautiful black-exteriored "Okayama Castle" and the "Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter," which strongly preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period, are representative. In particular, the white-walled warehouses lining the Kurashiki canal make visitors feel as if they have traveled back in time. The natural beauty is exceptional as well. At "Korakuen," one of Japan's three great gardens, you can fully enjoy the vast garden beauty of each season, and from "Mt. Washuzan," facing the Seto Inland Sea, you can take in the grand view of the scattered islands and the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Okayama also has a face as the "Kingdom of Fruit." "Shimizu hakuto" white peaches and "Muscat of Alexandria" grapes, nurtured by the warm climate, are nationally famous premium brands. Local dishes are not to be missed either, such as "Okayama barazushi," made with fresh local seafood, and "Hiruzen yakisoba," blessed by the bounty of the Hiruzen Highlands. Walk the historic streets, be soothed by rich nature, and savor seasonal flavors. Please come to Okayama Prefecture to enjoy this luxurious experience for all five senses.