"Okayama" A Hidden City with a Million Beauty!

if you are on vacation to Osaka, it is recommended to visit Okayama! Feels foreign, right? Okayama is the capital of Okayama Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region after Hiroshima. Although it was attacked during the war, Okayama is now developing very rapidly. Okayama is now an important transportation center where Sanyo Shinkansen meets the only train connection to Shikoku Island.

Well, what are the destinations in Okayama? Below are the TOP 3 vacation destination recommendations that you can visit if you visit Okayama!

1. Korakuen Park

This park is one of the 3 most beautiful parks in Japan! The park which was built around 300 years ago was originally entered as the Okayama Castle park. But now the Korakuen park has become a park that can be enjoyed by the public. Go to this park when the air is bright to get an extraordinary view.

2. Okayama Castle

The castle was nicknamed the "crow castle" because of its all-black interior design. Actually this fort was destroyed during the Second World War, but a reconstruction was made around 1966. The castle is located on the Asahi River. Well, Korakuen Park is right across the river! You will not regret if you come here. This castle is quite tall. Has 6 floors and there is an exhibition about the history and development of this castle. Oh yeah don't forget to capture your moment in this beautiful castle!

3. Kurashi Bikan Historical Quarter (Kurashiki)

The last one is too bad to miss! Kurashiki Bikan is a place where modern life and old life are combined with beautiful natural charm. This place is more popular with the name Kurashiki Canal. Kurashiki also earned the nickname "Japanese Venice"! Because the scenery and atmosphere of the city of water like in Venice Italy. When night falls, this place becomes very romantic accompanied by the lights along the canal and the beautiful scenery offered. Are you not curious to take a walk in "Japanese Venice"?

If you are interested in visiting Okayama and you happen to stay in Osaka. Wendy Tour offers a special 1-day tour package visiting Okayama! Affordable prices and many places that you can visit in a day. For details, please click the image below. This tour only operates in summer, so order immediately!

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