Okayama

Okayama prefecture, located in in western Japan in the Chugoku region of Honshu facing the Seto Inland Sea. Okayama is a central point in Japan with easy access to other regions all over Japan with particularly good access to the Kansai region and also a quick trip over the bridge to Shikoku also. Famous spots to visit in Okayama are Okayama Castle and the nearby Korakuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. This extensive and beautiful garden designed and made in the late 15th century has many lawns, hills and mounds, tea houses, streams, ponds and little islands to enjoy on a relaxing day out.　The Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter is also a must-visit spot for a taste of old Japan with traditional buildings and atmosphere.