Spotlight On: Okayama Prefecture

Posted on 06/18/2021 Last updated on 08/25/2021

Spotlight On is a series where we provide a brief glimpse at the 47 Prefectures of Japan.

Okayama Prefecture

Located to the west of Hyogo Prefecture and part of the Chūgoku region, Okayama is known as the ‘Land of Sunshine’, owing to a local belief that it gets more sunny days than rainy ones. Famous for rural landscapes, ancient castles and numerous museums, it nonetheless has its share of major urban areas, particularly the major center of Okayama City.

Okayama boasts Korakuen, one of Japan’s three greatest gardens, and a must-see spot. Right next to it is Okayama Castle, considered one of the 100 best castles in Japan. Other things Okayama is famous for include its denim industry, Hinase Kakioki (oyster okonomiyaki) and its connections to the folk hero Momotaro (with Megijima to the south being the inspiration of the mythical Onigashima).

The beauty and variety of Okayama’s scenery is captured below:

The sun always rises (and sets) in Okayama Prefecture. Photo by Kida Toshiki on Unsplash

A bridge in Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter. Photo by Masahiro_Yoshizawa

Okayama Castle. Photo by siamkop

The river in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama. Photo by Vicky Ng on Unsplash

1-2 Ekimotomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama City. Photo by Sam Lee on Unsplash

Go Beyond

For more about interesting sights to see there, see our previous articles about Okayama on MUSUBI!

Top 5 Sights to See in Okayama

At a Glance: 3 Cool Spots in Okayama City

Interested in making Okayama your next destination? Read all about working as an ALT today!

Photo Credits:

Top photo: Jeremy Lam on Unsplash

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