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Hiroshima & Okayama

/ Japan

Traditional. Fruits. Gardens.

About

Just an hour to two hours from Osaka by Shinkansen, Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures offer a vibrant counterpoint to Japan's misty northern regions. Known together for their sun, drenched coastal climate along the Seto Inland Sea, this region presents a landscape of deep history and cultivated beauty—from the stark contrast of Okayama’s striking black castle and the refined lawns of Korakuen Garden to Hiroshima’s poignant Peace Memorial Park and the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima. Beyond their rich heritage, these neighboring prefectures yield some of the nation’s finest peaches, grapes, and local seafood, making this an essential region for travelers looking to venture beyond the typical golden route and discover a warmer, multifaceted layer of Japanese culture.

Recommended Stay: 1 day

Highly Recommended

KORAKUEN GARDEN

Hiroshima & Okayama

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

TORORI TENSHI WARABI-MOCHI

Hiroshima & Okayama

Delightfully fluffy, perfectly sweet, and served in generous portions, all at an incredibly wallet-friendly price.

ISHIHARA FARM

Hiroshima & 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 its grapes, especially the Shine Muscat which is one of the most expensive and delicious fruits in the region.