Okayama Attractions
The town of Okayama lies in western Honshu on both banks of the River Asahi, which flows into the Inland Sea in Kojima Bay. It is the chief town of the prefecture and its economic and cultural center. Bounded on the north by the foothills of the Chugoku Range, it is a good base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding area.
The city's industries include engineering, textiles and chemicals as well as the traditional craft of porcelain manufacture (Bizen-yaki).
The city's industries include engineering, textiles and chemicals as well as the traditional craft of porcelain manufacture (Bizen-yaki).
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Koraku-en Park
Koraku-en Park is one of the country's most important landscape gardens. It was completed in 1700 and contains traditional trees, tea pavilions, pools, and other water features.
Okayama Orient Museum
Exhibits at the Orient Museum include "The History and Culture of the Orient" which help provide an understanding of the cultures of the Orient. Art and artifacts are displayed including sculpture, glassware, textiles and pottery.
All values are in Japan Yen
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
| Adult | ¥ 300.00 |
| Group discounts | ¥ 240.00 |
| Students | ¥ 200.00 |
| Child | ¥ 100.00 |
| Senior over 65 | FREE |
| Disabled | FREE |
