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).