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Okayama

/ Japan

Traditional. Fruits. Gardens.

About

Just an hour from Osaka by Shinkansen, Okayama prefecture offers a vibrant counterpoint to Japan's misty regions. Known as the "Land of Sunshine," it is a place of cultivated beauty, from the elegant black facade of Okayama Castle and the exquisite grounds of Korakuen Garden to its orchards yielding the nation's finest peaches and grapes. This is a destination for those looking to venture beyond the well-trodden path and discover a richer, sun-drenched layer of Japanese culture and history.

Recommended Stay: 1 days

Highly Recommended

ISHIHARA FARM

Okayama

Ishihara Farm, perched atop a mountain in Okayama, is a renowned local farm celebrated for its exquisite fruits. This destination attracts visitors from all parts of japan, as it's a great place to learn about the intricate process of harvesting Okayama's prized fruits, which are considered some of the most expensive in Japan. It's most famous for it's grapes, especially the Shine Muscat which is one of the most expensive and delicious fruits in the region.

KORAKUEN GARDEN

Okayama

Best known as one of Japan's three great garden, Korakuen is a garden like nothing you've ever seen before. With construction of the garden started back as 1687, the beautiful landscape and design is a breathtaking view in person.