Okayama City

THE EXPERIENCE OF MAKING RAMEN

You can experience making ramen at a ramen shop just a short walk from JR Okayama Station.[..]

Food Sample Making

The first food sample making studio in Okayama. Sushi, fruit parfait, colorful shaved ice and more…..so many to choose from! Your original food samples can be arranged to magnets, key chains, and memo clips. [..]

MOMOTARO PAINTING EXPERIENCE

Let’s paint the magnets of Momotaro and Oni! Speaking of Okayama, “Momotaro” is the most famous legend in Japan, which tells about Momotaro exterminating demons [..]

CANOEING AROUND OKAYAMA CASTLE

A canoe experience on the river that runs between Okayama Korakuen and Okayama Castle, a staple of Okayama city tourism. [..]

Sushi Making

The restaurant has a capacity of 60 people on the 1^st floor and 50 for the 2^nd floor. Even from 1 person can join this activity. [..]

Bizen Workshop Okayama Castle Tower

Experience pottery making of Bizen-yaki, on the first floor of Okayama castle keep. Choose 1 design out of 5 and enjoy creating your own pottery in an hour. * It takes 1 month to complete baking. [..]

Rental Kimono Wearing

Strolling around the Japanese traditional garden with wearing kimono will give you a very special memory! We have two locations – one in Okayama city and the other in Kurashiki city. You can put on and take off at either shop! [..]

Kawahara-tei

This beautiful and traditional antique residence is now a cultural and community center where visitors and local residents can come. [..]

Manekineko Art Museum

Located in a mountainside village in Okayama City, not far from the Asahi River, this quaint museum is one of the only museums in the country dedicated to cats — to “manekineko” cat statues, specifically. “Manekineko” figures are traditionally used to invite people or wealth into one’s life or business. This museum has hundreds of figures on display in a variety of styles and mediums, including paper, wood, ceramic and pottery, and stone. [..]

Kibitsu Jinja Shrine

Kibitsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine that is central to the history of Okayama as well as to the legend of “Momotaro the Peach Boy”. Although it is a religious facility, Shinto is an all-encompassing religion and the shrine itself is a popular sightseeing destination for local residents and visitors alike. [..]

Okayama Castle

Okayama Castle is a must-see site on every visitor’s itinerary. The castle was bombed and destroyed in the war and has been rebuilt. Also called “Crow Castle” because of its black color, the castle offers a great view of the city and neighboring Korakuen Garden from the top floor. [..]

Korakuen Garden

Korakuen is one of the best three traditional Japanese gardens in Japan, and has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan tourism guidebook. It is a must-see location in Okayama City, and is beautiful in any season. A stroll through this stunning garden will enliven your senses and leave your soul refreshed. [..]