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[1-Day Event: Sun., Jan. 21] Journey to a Remote Island in Onomichi to Join a Dine Bow Ritual
Want to experience a centuries-old ritual on a remote island? “Oyumi Shinji” [Divine Bow Ritual] is an annual ritual and intangible folk cultural property that will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Historical records mention that a pe .... -
Highly Recommended New Guesthouse for Onomichi Fans
Recommended for fans of Onomichi and architecture! After you fall in love with the small town of Onomichi, you’ll probably want to stay longer during your next visit. Last year, a guesthouse called Onotsute Building was opened by Onomichi Akiya .... -
To celebrate the New Year, Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle are offering a host of events including a Japanese tea ceremony, traditional music and stage performances, traditional games, and more. At the garden, the red-crested cranes will b .... -
【1-Day Event: Jan. 3, 2024】New Year’s Hike in Okayama
Every year, some of the foreign community in Okayama get together for a hike at New Year’s. You don’t need to be a resident to join the hike — anyone is welcome to join! The organizer will lead the group up Misaoyama, a popular hiki .... -
Elegant New Year’s Countdown Party at Hotel Granvia Okayama
Hotel Granvia Okayama is hosting not one, but two (!) countdown parties to ring in the New Year. The first will be held in the first floor lobby; 500 balloons will be dropped from above at midnight, and free champagne service to toast in the New Year .... -
New Year’s Countdown at Okayama’s Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland
Looking for a really fun and unique way to ring in the New Year? Then you should definitely head over to Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland and join the party. This is the biggest and brightest Western-style countdown event in the area, and features MC .... -
【1-Day Event: Dec. 29th】End-of-Year Kyobashi Morning Market in Okayama
The Kyobashi Morning Market is a well-known early morning market in Okayama City that is held once a month, always on the first Sunday of each month. In addition to the monthly markets, there is a special year-end market that is held just prior to th .... -
【Special Tour: Mon., Jan. 8】Seven-Temple Tour with Fire-walking Ritual Event! (Onomichi)
Would you like to join us for a tour of seven temples in Onomichi in the New Year? This Seven-Temple Tour is organized by the Onomichi Tourist Association and offered throughout the year. There are 25 temples in the town of Onomichi , and you will vi ....
