5/5 - Excellent
We had a great time in Okayama. We liked the castle and the korakuen.
While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saijoinari Temple and Hokai-in Temple.
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Parade Hill Park and Busshin-ji Temple are top sights worth seeing.
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Setonaikai National Park and Okayama South Village are top sights worth seeing.
While visiting Higashi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saidaijikannon-in Temple and Ani Shrine.
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Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Okayama University as part of your travels around Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Aeon Mall Okayama during your stay in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.
Learn about the local history of Okayama with a stop at Okayama Castle. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.
Explore the great outdoors at Korakuen Garden, a lovely green space in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.
You can find out about the history of Okayama when you stop by Kibitsu Shrine. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.
You can study the exhibits at Orient Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.
We had a great time in Okayama. We liked the castle and the korakuen.
After visiting the beautiful korakoen garden and castle, visit the nearby museum, visit the famous Kojima Jeans Street, take a ride on the Seto Ohashi bridge, walk around Kurashiki area. Take a day trip to the art island Naoshima.
It's a place to visit. Go Momotaro.
I recommend making a trip to Fukiya Furusato Village!! Also, there's a great Kanten jelly shop called Kanten Papa that I love that has a branch in Okayama City.
Okayama as a city is unremarkable (a typically post-War Japanese semi-industrial city). It has a wonderful park (Korakuen), a nice (reconstructed) castle and many interesting nearby areas of interest (especially in the Bizen--if you can find them.
Okayama city is much bigger than I expected. Traffic was heavy to get out the town .