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A sophisticated complex facility themed on the blessings of the forest, located in Nishiawakura Village in the far northeast of Okayama Prefecture. You can enjoy products of high-quality timber (Nishiawakura Mori-no-Gakko) born from forests that occupy about 95% of the village area, cafes utilizing local ingredients, and DIY experiences. It is attracting attention from highly sensitive travelers as a place to experience the latest local businesses and sustainable lifestyles being tackled by regional Japan. In a space enveloped in the warmth of wood, you can feel modern Japanese forest culture.

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Karst Sanso Observatory

Located around Mt. Osa in Niimi City, this observatory offers a panoramic view of the "karst topography" where limestone is exposed on the surface. The sight of white rock faces scattered in the grassland looks like a flock of sheep, a mysterious sight rarely seen elsewhere in Japan. It is also famous for observing falling starry skies at night due to the lack of surrounding lights. Known as a starting point for paragliding, it is a location with outstanding openness where you can experience looking down at the karst superb view from the sky.

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Nanamagari Winding Road

A steep winding road (mountain pass) built on a limestone cliff in Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture. The unique landscape with continuous folding curves gives a sense of the fusion of Japan's advanced civil engineering and rugged nature. Especially during the fresh green or autumn foliage seasons, it becomes a very photogenic drive course combined with the surrounding canyon beauty. Additionally, you can feel the unique topography of the karst plateau dotted with limestone caves, making it a hidden superb view point that tickles the sense of adventure.

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Onbara Kogen

A refreshing highland area spreading at an altitude of about 700 meters on the border between Okayama and Tottori prefectures. In winter, it is crowded as a winter resort where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and in summer, you can enjoy camping and hiking as a summer retreat. In the vicinity of the nearby "Lake Onbara," you can stroll quietly in untouched nature and encounter seasonal alpine plants. Away from the city, it is a nature spot where you can experience the dynamic changes of Japan's mountainous regions throughout the year.

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Bodai-ji Temple, Nagi Town

Bodai-ji, located at the foot of Mt. Nagi, is an ancient temple where Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect, is said to have trained. The greatest highlight is the "Giant Ginkgo," a National Natural Monument boasting an age of about 900 years. The huge tree, reaching about 40 meters in height, radiates overwhelming vitality, and its golden brilliance in autumn is of divine beauty. Walking through the grounds enveloped in silence, you can etch into your heart the deep spirituality of Japan and the greatness of nature that has watched over many years.

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Lake Okutsu

A vast artificial lake created by the construction of the Tomata Dam, this scenic spot features the beauty of seasonal mountains reflected on the water's surface. Water sports such as canoeing and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) are flourishing, making it popular with travelers seeking activities in great nature. There are also well-maintained parks and cycling roads in the surrounding area, allowing for refreshment in the fresh air. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the surrounding mountains are vividly colored, making it the best location for drives and strolls along the lakeshore.

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Takatori Shoyu

Founded in 1905, this long-established soy sauce brewery in Bizen City boasts over 100 years of history. Their soy sauce and ponzu, which follow traditional production methods, offer a deep flavor essential to the Japanese table. Not only can you tour the brewery, but their unique "Soy Sauce Soft Serve Ice Cream" is also very popular with international tourists. It is an intellectual gastronomic spot where you can touch the history of fermentation technology that supports the foundation of Japanese food culture while enjoying the perfect harmony of sweetness and saltiness.

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Shoo Town

Located in northeastern Okayama Prefecture, Shoo Town is a town of history and fruit known as the place where the legendary hero "Sakata Kintoki (Kintaro)" ended his life. Peaceful rural landscapes spread out, famous as a production area for high-quality peaches, grapes, and black beans. Awareness of art and culture is also high, and you can appreciate high-quality collections at the town museum. While not a flashy tourist destination, it is an area where you can enjoy a quiet trip where Japan's simple regional life, rich food, and ancient legends breathe.

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Kurashiki Seaside Hotel

A unique hotel where you can enjoy both the dynamic industrial night view of the Mizushima Complex and the quiet Seto Inland Sea. It has a vast lawn garden where you can enjoy BBQs and strolls in an open space. Also, because it is adjacent to a shipyard, seeing the powerful sight of huge ships being built up close is a unique experience here. With good access to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, it is chosen by active travelers who want to enjoy both Japan's industrial beauty and sightseeing at the same time.

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Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel

A beachside hotel popular with families and groups, located right in front of Shibukawa Coast. A vast sandy beach and calm sea spread before you, with plentiful marine activities available. Inside the hotel, there are hot springs, a pool, and a buffet restaurant where you can indulge in local seasonal blessings, allowing you to fully enjoy a resort mood. It is a perfect base for those who want to comfortably spend a Japanese seaside vacation while looking at the many-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea.

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Yanahara Fureai Mine Park

A park that conveys the history of the Yanahara Mine, which once flourished as the number one iron sulfide mine in the Orient. There are parts of mine tunnels that were actually used and a museum reproducing life in the mining town at that time, allowing you to learn about the industrial heritage that supported Japan's modernization. Also, vehicles of the "Katagami Railway" that once carried ore are preserved, and you can enjoy nostalgic scenery along with the retro station building, making it a popular spot for railway fans and history lovers.

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Mugenan

A workshop and gallery that protects the tradition of "Bizen Pottery" with a 1,000-year history and disseminates its charm. In a quiet environment surrounded by beautiful forests, you can enjoy a pottery making experience (clay throwing) while receiving direct guidance from professional craftsmen. The simple and powerful texture of Bizen pottery, created only by the power of earth and fire without using any glaze, fascinates art fans worldwide. You can create your own original work and feel the depth of Japanese traditional crafts firsthand.

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Farmstay Micchan

A single-house inn in a peaceful Okayama rural village where you can experience real Japanese country life. Together with warm local people, you can enjoy farming experiences and seasonal cooking. It has a nostalgia and sense of security as if you've come to visit your grandparents' house, with its appeal being the deep cultural exchange that cannot be experienced at a hotel. It is a recommended place for authentic travelers who want to touch Japan's "true wealth" and the rich wisdom of Satoyama.

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Sunroad Kibiji

An ideal accommodation base for sightseeing in "Kibiji," where ancient Japanese romance sleeps. Five-story pagodas of Bitchu Kokubun-ji Temple and giant burial mounds are scattered in the surrounding area, allowing for historical exploration while enjoying cycling. The facility features a natural hot spring, attractive for slowly healing the fatigue of travel. The Japanese food using fresh local ingredients is also well-reputed, making it popular with overseas guests who want to experience traditional Japanese landscapes and hospitality at a reasonable price.

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Livemax Seto Ohashi Beach Resort

An ocean-view resort hotel in an excellent location looking out at the Seto Ohashi Bridge up close. A calm Seto Inland Sea beach spreads out right in front, allowing you to easily enjoy swimming and marine leisure in summer. All rooms offer a view of the sea, and at night, you can spend a luxurious time while gazing at the mystical figure of the illuminated Seto Ohashi Bridge. It is an ideal accommodation spot for travelers who want to forget the bustle of the city and relax at a beautiful Japanese seaside.

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Kashirajima Island

One of the "Hinase Islands" in Bizen City, it is an easily accessible island that can be reached by bridge. There is a legend that it was once a pirate base, and it is currently known as a production center for oysters and seafood utilizing rich fishing grounds. From the island's observatory, you can enjoy the "many-island beauty" with a panoramic view of countless islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, and the atmosphere of a peaceful fishing town drifts through. With eateries and accommodations where you can taste fresh seafood, it is ideal for those who want to spend...

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Ushimado Carillon House

A training and accommodation facility that offers a panoramic view of the beautiful sea of Ushimado, called the "Aegean Sea of Japan." While the sound of the iconic "Carillon Bells" echoes, experiential programs are plentiful, such as marine activities like sailing and kayaking, stargazing, and outdoor cooking using fresh local ingredients. It is a perfect location for travelers who want to leave the city and spend quiet time looking at the many-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea or seek a "learning trip" to deepen bonds with companions.

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Suntopia Okayama Soja

Located in Soja City, surrounded by rich nature, this is a vast resort complex. The large-scale leisure pool that opens in summer is popular and crowded with families and groups. It is also fully equipped with sports facilities such as tennis courts and a gymnasium, as well as accommodation facilities. With many historical spots in Kibiji, a treasure trove of ancient heritage, in the surrounding area, it is a very convenient relaxation spot to serve as a base for traveling around nearby burial mounds and ancient shrines while enjoying active leisure.

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Ohara Museum of Art

Located within the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, this is the first private museum in Japan centered on Western art. The main building, reminiscent of a Greek temple, houses masterpieces by world masters such as El Greco's "The Annunciation" and Claude Monet's "Water Lilies." The collection, gathered by businessman Magosaburo Ohara through his support of artist Torajiro Kojima, is of extremely high quality, providing an exceptionally luxurious and intellectual experience of touching world-class art within beautiful old Japanese streets.

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Tsuyama Railroad Educational Museum

This is a railway museum utilizing the "Former Tsuyama Roundhouse," the second largest in Japan. The sight of steam locomotives and diesel cars, which were once the main players in railway transportation, lined up is spectacular. The "turntable" used to change the direction of locomotives by rotating them still exists, allowing you to see the high level of railway technology of the time. As a spot where you can learn about the history and charm of railways that supported Japan's modernization in a retro atmosphere, it is widely popular among children, adults, and overseas railway fans.

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Ikura-do Cave

Ikura-do is one of Japan's leading limestone caves, boasting a total length of about 1,200 meters and a height difference of 90 meters, opening its mouth in a limestone cliff. Inside, various stone arts named "Silver Sudare" and "Kurushima of Seto" continue, and the roar of the waterfall flowing underground stirs a sense of adventure. The greatest highlight is the 70-meter-high "Ikura Falls" flowing down from the cliff near the exit. The contrast between the powerful waterfall and the surrounding canyon beauty seen after enjoying the cave exploration is spectacular. Along with the colors of the four seasons, it is...

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Maki-do Cave

Maki-do is a 450-meter-long limestone cave in Niimi City, Okayama, named by poet Akiko Yosano who praised it as a "strange cave filled with wonders." The interior is intricately structured, and scenes such as the "Dream Palace," where illuminated stalactites and stalagmites are reflected on the water's surface, radiate a mystical beauty as if wandering into an otherworldly palace. Known also as a filming location for Seishi Yokomizo's mystery novel "The Village of Eight Tombs," it has a uniquely mysterious atmosphere. In the cool air that makes you forget the heat outside, you can fully enjoy the mysterious formations created...

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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

Famous as the "Castle in the Sky," Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is built atop Mt. Gagu at an altitude of 430 meters, making it the highest castle with an existing original tower in Japan. In the early mornings of autumn and winter, the sight of the castle appearing to float on a white sea of clouds is breathtakingly mystical. The main tower, restored in 1683, retains its appearance from that time, allowing you to experience the robust defense from the Sengoku to Edo periods and the powerful architectural beauty that withstands harsh natural environments. The scenery where fragments of history and...

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Ibara City

Ibara City is a town attractive for its traditional craftsmanship and beautiful starry skies. It is known as the "Holy Land of Denim," producing high-quality denim fabric adopted by world-famous brands. You can tour textile factories and touch upon advanced dyeing techniques. Additionally, Bisei-cho within the city is famous as the first place in Japan to enact a "Light Pollution Prevention Ordinance to Protect Beautiful Starry Skies," and is certified as an International Dark Sky Park. At night, stars pour down, making you feel the universe close by. Located near the foot of the medieval mountain castle "Kinojo," it is...

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