Eighteen Okayama Attractions From Japan's Ancient Provinces
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app18 attractions in Okayama: Former Shizutani School, Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen, and 15 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by SUGOROKU｜双六.
Former Shizutani School
Historical landmark
4.3
• Japan's oldest school for commoners, over 300 years old • Roof tiles match the surrounding hills
Okayama Castle
Castle
4.2
• Features distinctive black walls • Located next to Korakuen Garden
Okayama Korakuen
Garden
4.4
• One of Japan's three great gardens • Designed for a lord's private strolls
Kibitsu Jinja (Sanbi Ichinomiya)
Shinto shrine
4.4
• Features a distinctive long corridor • Known for its unique architectural style
Sakushu Joto Residence
Museum
3.9
• Features old streets and traditional buildings • Reflects a legacy of Western influence
Tsuyama Castle
Castle
4.2
• Site of former castle, known for cherry blossoms in spring • Key location for Western studies in historical Japan
Maniwa Cities Japanese Giant Salamander Conservation Center
Museum
4.3
• Opportunity to see giant Japanese salamanders • Educational center for local wildlife
Yubara Onsen
Place
• Famous for its open-air bath set in a riverbed • Offers a unique hot spring experience
GREENable HIRUZEN
Landmark
4.1
• Highlands with a European feel • Features modern architectural structures
Bicchu Matsuyama Castle
Castle
4.4
• Japan's highest surviving castle • Often appears to float above the clouds on quiet mornings
Raikyū-ji
Buddhist temple
4.2
• Features a serene Zen garden • Located near Bicchu Matsuyama Castle
Fukiya Furusato Village
Landmark
4.1
• Traditional village with unique red-tiled roofs • Known for its historic mining heritage
Takahashi City Nariwa Museum
Art museum
4.1
• Modern art museum with striking architecture • Often features water reflections as part of its design
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Landmark
4.4
• Picturesque canal streets with white-walled storehouses • Reflects the region's historical merchant wealth
Ohara House
Historical landmark
4.3
• Traditional Japanese residence with a beautiful garden view • Offers a serene cultural experience
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Hotel
4.1
• Historic brick buildings covered in ivy • A charming complex with shops and cafes
Kojima Jeans Street
Place
3.8
• Mecca for Japanese denim enthusiasts • Features numerous denim shops and unique street art
Kasaoka City Horseshoe Crab Museum
Museum
4.0
• Dedicated to the study and preservation of horseshoe crabs • Offers an interesting detour near the coast
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