Best Architectures In Okayama

The Townscape Of Beautiful White Walls Like Time Travel To The Edo PeriodKurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Okayama's popular tourist destination 'Bikan Chiku (Historical Quarter)'. It was flourished as a merchant town and now it leaves buildings with beautiful white walls and willow trees along the river, which are the taste of Edo Period. You can enjoy boating and rickshaw like traveling to the old times of Japan. And also the delicious food around here.◎Access: about 10min from Kurashiki Station. There're lot of parking lots around the area. The boating is so popular that you should buy tickets as soon as you arrive.

Nostalgic Scenery Of Five-storied Pagoda In OkayamaBicchu Kokubun-ji Temple

You can't find five-storied pagoda elsewhere in Okayama. Located among the vast rice fields, this pagoda is a symbol of Kibi-ji Road and has Japanese nostalgic scenery. This area is popular for not only walking but also for cycling.◎The former temple had been built in Nara period and now this building was rebuilt in Edo period. The five-storied pagoda is a National Important Cultural Asset.

Beautiful Cloister As Long As 400m At A Shrine Of Momotaro FolkloreKibitsu Shrine

This is a shrine of Kibitsuhiko-no Mikoto, a model of an Japanese folk tale 'Momotaro'. Its precinct is huge and has many things to see. Among them, beautiful cloister as long as 400 meters making the best use of nature slope is the very highlight. You can see the scenery of impressive atmosphere.◎Parking lot: free Entrance fee: free It's also famous for seasonal flowers such as hydrangea, Japanese tree peony and Japanese plum trees.

A Square Surrounded By The Romantic Red BricksKurashiki Ivy Square

The old spinning mill was remodeled into a hotel and restaurant. Surrounded by red bricks and ivy, this square is full of retro atmosphere.

The First Museum Of Western Modern Art In JapanOhara Art Museum

It's a landmark of Kurashiki. The structure like a genuine Greek Temple is splendid.

Crossing The Industrial Legacy And Arts, A Museum With The New Space-TimeInujima Seirensho (Refinery) Art Museum

The legacy of industrial modernization, Inu-jima refinery's retro appearance got mixed with art works and buildings to make you feel being in an another time at this museum.

Dome House Like FairylandHaremani

A dome house built using the earthback construction method using sandbags. It's like a movie set. The cafe is also open several days a month. It's a place you'll want to go to over and over again, with a variety of events and buildings included. It is safe to climb or sit on what looks like an outside staircase. Seeing the surrounding mountains from a different perspective will make you want to take a deep breath. It's a perfect place for a drive.

A Fusion Of An Island And Arts 'House Project', I Want To Live Such A PlaceInujima Island

Do you want to have a daily life with arts? Some galleries are dotted to identify with the island, and I envy the beautiful sceneries of Inujima Island seen through the arts. It's C and A house.

Highest Position In Japan! An Existing Castle Tower Standing On The Mountain TopBicchu Matsuyama Castle

Bicchu Matsuyama Castle is located in Takahasi, Okayama, and proud of its the highest position among the other castles with existing castle towers. If you are in exact timing with a sea of clouds, you can see very fantastic scene of the castle.◎Access: 20minutes walk to the castle tower from Fuigo Touge parking lot. Admission fee: 300yen. The sea of clouds: the beginning of November to December

Autumn Colored Chinese Pistache Trees Standing By A School As A Special Historic SiteShizutani School

Opened in the early Edo era, the old Shizutani School is designated as a special historic site. In autumn, two huge trees show the beautiful colors of red and yellow.