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Book a Kimono Photo Shoot in Yakage [Okayama]
Recommended for you if you want to take the time to enjoy a quiet, hidden destination. Yakagecho is a new tourist destination in Okayama. The area was registered as an important preservation district for traditional buildings on December 23, 2020. In .... -
Original Igusa coaster making [Hayashima, Okayama]
Do you know “Igusa,” or rush? Rush is a plant used for making tatami mats. Hayashima Town in Okayama Prefecture also once had a thriving cultivation of rushes. About 400 years ago, Hayashima was an island floating in the sea, and farmland .... -
Wear an authentic kimono and stroll around the Bikan Historical Area in Kurashiki
One of the best memory-making experiences you can have in Japan is wearing a kimono and taking commemorative photos. VASARA Kimono Rental in Kurashiki offers a choice of over 500 kimonos for rent, including kimono and yukata (lightweight summer kimon .... -
Tour Setoda with a Special Ticket!
Setoda is located on Ikuchijima, popular as an island of art, the third island from Onomichi. To get to Setoda, you can cycle along the famous Shimanami Kaido. But if you are short on time, we recommend this bargain ticket. It can be used for both a .... -
Maneki-neko Cat Museum & Painting Workshop in Okayama
This charming museum is one of only a few of museums in Japan dedicated to maneki-neko or beckoning cats. The maneki-neko cats are symbols of good luck–either in business or in relationships– and have been loved by Japanese people for cen .... -
Guided Bouldering Experience overlooking the Seto Inland Sea! (Okayama)
*NOTE: THIS TOUR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE The Bouldering Community in Tamano, Okayama, would like to invite people who are interested in trying bouldering to join them for a guided climbing session at Ojigadake Bluffs, which overlook the beautiful Seto .... -
Winter Adventures in Hiroshima: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Scenic Delights!
Let me introduce you to the winter delights of Hiroshima!With its sea, mountains, and rivers, Hiroshima offers opportunities for camping in the summer and skiing or snowboarding in the winter. In the midst of winter in January, people in Hiroshima, f .... -
[1-Day Tour: January 30, 2024] The Best of Okayama Prefecture: Tsuyama
If you’re looking to get off the beaten track, this is the tour for you! Take the special Sakubi Sakura sightseeing train to northern Okayama, and enjoy visiting Tsuyama. This one-day bus tour starts at JR Okayama Station, and guests will enjoy ....
