Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Prefecture faces the Seto Inland Sea and is the gateway connecting Shikoku and Honshu. It is also known as the "Land of Sunshine" because it has more sunny days than most of the country. Within the prefecture, the beautiful Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, with its white-walled storehouses and willow-lined streets that remain from the Edo period, is popular with tourists from both Japan and abroad, but it is also gradually becoming known as the birthplace of domestically produced denim.

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Famous Spots in Okayama Prefecture

  • Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

    A popular tourist destination representing Okayama Prefecture. Traditional white-walled warehouses harmonize with Western-style architecture in a beautiful townscape, and you can also enjoy river boat rides and the various cafés.

  • Bizen Osafune Sword Museum

    A museum that specializes in exhibiting swords. Located in Osafune, the mecca for Japanese swords, visitors can engage with the craftsmanship through exhibits of Bizen swords and a sword-forging experience.

  • Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

    Located near the summit at an altitude of 430 meters, this is the only mountain castle still standing in Japan. A spectacular view of the stone walls and sea of clouds can be seen from the castle tower, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.

Official Tourist Information

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Experience in Okayama Prefecture

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Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour
2h 30min(approx.)
6,000yen
Okayama Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed...
6h (approx.)
22,000yen
Private Kimono Photo Walk in Kurashiki...
2h 35min (approx.)
9,900yen
Guided Tour to Bizen Pottery Artists...
2h(approx.)
24,000yen
Have Fun in Okayama Pass (1...
2,800yen

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Okayama Prefecture Transportation ticket

News&Topics

  • topics ・29 January 2025
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Useful Information

Access

By Air:
Haneda Airport ~ Okayama Momotaro Airport : 1hr 20min.

By Train(Shinkansen):
Tokyo Station ~ Okayama Station : Approx. 3hr 30min.
Shin-Osaka Station~ Okayama Station : Approx. 45 min.