NEWS
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【Campaign!】A chance to win sightseeing passes in Okayama!
JR West is giving away 10 “Have Fun in Okayama!” passes; these passes allow visitors to choose 3 facilities or cafes of their choice from a list of 10 places. The campaign is easy to register for, and you have 1 week after the pass is act .... -
[View Cherry Blossoms at Shofukujiyama Park! (Akitsu, Higashi-Hiroshima)]
Shofukujiyama Park is situated on a small hill, providing a picturesque view of the serene Seto Inland Sea, oyster rafts, and the mountains of Shikoku on clear days. Its nighttime cherry blossoms are illuminated by bonbori [paper lanterns], making th .... -
Book the tour to Tomonoura! Part. 2: Sea Kayaking to Abuto-Kannon Temple
This time, let me introduce one of the recommended tours to Tomonoura, sea kayaking to Abuto-kannon! The Abuto-Kannon was founded in the 16th century by Terumoto Mouri, a warlord of this area. The temple is a nationally important cultural property. I .... -
Join a Sea Kayaking Tour on Miyajima Island: Beginner-Friendly Adventure
You can experience classes and tours for beginners for about 2 hours.Once you get used to paddling, you can even get up close to the o-torii gate. (Source: https://en.activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18555) * The tide level changes by about 3 meters a .... -
Go Trekking on a Snowy Mountain at Night [Hiruzen/Okayama]
If you are looking for some exciting winter activities, this is for you! Try hiking the snowy mountain during the nighttime with a professional who will guide you safely. Beginners and children 13 years old or above are welcome. A memorable starring .... -
Ride in an Old-Fashioned Rickshaw and Feel Like You’ve Gone Back in Time [Kurashiki/Okayama]
If you get tired of walking around, try a rickshaw ride. A professional rickshaw driver will show you around the beautiful town of Kurashiki. You can choose the course from three options: 30, 60 or 120 minutes. A guide with a thorough knowledge of Ku .... -
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 .... -
[View Cherry Blossoms! Ondo no Seto—the Straits of Ondo (Kure)]
Ondo no Seto is a 90-meter-wide strait that runs between the Kegoyacho area of Kure and Ondo, Kurahashi Island. In 1162, Taira no Kiyomori (1118-1181), a preeminent military commander at the time, opened the Ondo Seto as a sea route for trade with th ....
