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Canal-side old merchant quarter with denim and craft shops.
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Okayama
Sunny Okayama has Korakuen garden, Kurashiki's canals and a gateway to the art islands.
📜 A little history
Korakuen was completed around 1700 for the local lord and is one of Japan's three great gardens.
🌸 Best time to visit
Spring; summer for peaches; autumn.
🚄 Getting there
Shinkansen from Osaka, about 45 minutes; from Tokyo, about 3.5 hours.
🍜 Famous local food
Peaches, grapes and barazushi.
🎁 Omiyage to bring home
Kibi dango and Kojima denim.
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🍜 Food Ramen, sushi, markets and local specialities
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🎁 Omiyage and craft Souvenirs, sake and local crafts
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🏆 Meibutsu Famous local speciality products
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📍 Travel spots Sights and official guides
Okayama tourism (official)
Official tourism guide for Okayama Prefecture: sights, events and local food.
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⛩️ Temples, shrines and castles Sacred sites and castles
Okayama Castle
Okayama's black 'crow castle'; Korakuen garden is across the river.
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