Yumeji Museum of Art
Just when you thought you had visited all the museums in Okayama, another one seems to pop up. A few blocks from Kourakuen Garden, the Yumeji Museum of Art is a great place to get an overview of this...
View ArticleYumeji’s Birthplace
A visit to the Yumeji Museum of Art might spark your interest in the early life of the artist. If this is the case, all you have to do is visit his birthplace in Oku Town, Setouchi City. Tucked away in...
View ArticleBizen Osafune Sword Museum
Osafune Town, Setouchi City is home to the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum and Educational Facility. The museum has some of the finest examples of Japanese swords on display. They are disassembled so the...
View ArticleBizen Curry
Most cities that boast of having a curry particular to the location tend to agree on the ingredients used to make the curry. The curry is generally made from locally-sourced gourmet items. However,...
View ArticleBuaiso Soba in Ryobi Garden
If you are looking for a hidden retreat but in a casual setting, Buaiso is the place! Roughly translated, the name of this restaurant means “The manor of no sorrow”, and the traditional Japanese soba...
View ArticleOrchid Hotel on Shodoshima Island
The Orchid Hotel on Shodoshima Island has a nice dining room called “Anemos”. From the Greek, the word means “wind”, the name is apt as the dining offers a sweeping view of the Seto Inland Sea. The...
View ArticleKadoya Japanese Traditional Restaurant
Located a few blocks from Okayama Station, Kodoya is a bold and impressive traditional Japanese style kaiseki restaurant. The kaseki manner of dinning refers to a series of courses dominated by...
View ArticleWakin Seafood Restaurant
Located between the Shin Saidaiji-cho and Tamachi stops of the Okayama Electric Tram line, Wakin is a traditional Japanese seafood restaurant that specializes in mouthwatering shellfish dishes. The...
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