26 Jan Recommendations for Muslim tourists! Singer-songwriter Icha’s tour to Okayama.
(Fatimah Zahratunnisa / Instagram account @icazahra) or commonly called Icha is a singer-songwriter who was born in Indonesia and now lives in Japan, has enjoyed a 3 days 4 nights holiday in Okayama!
Through Icha’s vacation videos, how about if you also try to experience a vacation in Okayama?
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■ Day 1
Purchase the Kansai WIDE Area Pass at KIX (Osaka International Airport)
The first trip starts using Shin Osaka by the Hello Kitty HARUKA from the Osaka international airport.
During the Journey from Shin Osaka to Okayama all eyes are on the adorable Hello Kitty Shinkansen.
Arriving in Okayama the first thing to do is go to “Okabe Restaurant” which is a Muslim Friendly restaurant and has a Peach Mark.
Then head to the Katsuyama district in Maniwa City which is located in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture.
After walking around enjoying the atmosphere of ancient Japan, then trying the handicrafts of making a handkerchief.
In the evening, stay at the “Hakkei” inn in Yuhara Onsenkyo.
Relax in the room in a cute yukata.
■ Day 2
Depart to the Hiruzen Plateau!
Visit the famous thatch field “Hiruzen Kimendai Observatory”. The brightly colored autumn leaves are especially beautiful. The scenery of late autumn woven by thatch and mountains sweeps across this area is a characteristic of autumn in Japan.
After that, go to visit Hiruzen and Herb Garden.
Choose dry flower to be made into an original herbarium that only one exists in the world.
After filling your stomach with Genghis Khan or halal certified lamb at “Hiruzen Kogen Center”, then head to Kanba waterfall. The beauty of the autumn leaves and the beautiful waterfall, is extraordinary.
On the second day stay at “Farmers Inn, Micchan”.
Experience harvesting vegetables, cooking Japanese home-cooked food, and trying Japanese life with a Japanese mother.
■ Day 3
After parting with mom and Micchan, then going to “Gokei”
Gokei is a very beautiful place where the clear streams of the river are decorated with autumn leaves with great harmony. In sunny and warm weather, enjoy relaxing time in the Japanese Garden “Omizuen”, and also visit the “Kibitsu Shrine” which is designated as a national heritage.
After finishing lunch at a restaurant that has a halal certificate, namely “Indian Cuisine, Mirenga”, then visit “Okayama Castle” which is a must-visit destination in Okayama.
At the Okayama Castle area, you can try on luxurious kimonos like a Japanese royal princess for free.
Okayama Korakuen, which is located nearby Okayama Castle, is one of the three main gardens in Japan that shows a different view of each season.
After checking in at the hotel and resting for a while, then enjoy the beauty of the garden that shines through at night.
At dinner, try sukiyaki and shabu-shabu which are certified halal meat and certified halal ingredients at “Hotori Nabe Megu”.
■ Day 4
On the last day, it starts with visiting the “Maneki Neko Museum”.
Then try to draw “Maneki Neko”.
Next, try making Sushi at “Kidoairaku”!
We can enjoy homemade Sushi for lunch!
Lastly visited Kurashiki beauty district.
“Kurashiki Hofu” is one of the famous places, where traditional Japanese house architecture lines up beautifully.
Icha has enjoyed Okayama for 3 days 4 nights and recommends Muslim tourists to come to Okayama, because Okayama has many interesting things in every season and there are many halal certified restaurants. And there are also many facilities and prayer room for Muslim tourists.
Don’t forget to come to Okayama!