About
Recommended for those who want to get off the beaten path and head west from Tokyo.
Why go
- Calm, beautiful, and still largely undiscovered
- Experience authentic Japan without the crowds
- Loved the vibe of the city
Must try
- Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's top three gardens
- Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Kibitsu Jinja
- Denim jeans
- Okayama's famous peaches and grapes
Pro tips
- Easy to reach by bullet train
- Day trip from Osaka (45 mins by shinkansen)
- Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
- Use the Okayama Have Fun Pass
- 1 Day is enough to see the main highlights
Good to know
- Not recommended for first time travelers
- Only stop if in Japan for over a month
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