Okayama

Okayama is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chugoku region. The city is an important transportation hub, being the location where the Sanyo Shinkansen meets with the only rail connection to Shikoku. It is the site of Koraku-en, known as one of the top three traditional gardens in Japan, and the black Okayama Castle, which is ranked among the best 100 Japanese castles. The city is famous as the setting of the Japanese fable "Momotaro".

AEON MALL Okayama

AEON MALL Okayama is where 350 shops—including fashion, general goods, food, and more—and various facilities are concentrated in one building right by Okayama Station.

Inujima Seirensho Museum

Inujima Seirensho Art Museum is a museum that preserves and reuses the remains of a copper refinery on the island.

Bizen Osafune Token Village

A museum of Japanese swords where visitors can see how swords are crafted