"Just Peachy!" a Okayama Travel Page by Rabbityama

Okayama City is most famous for being the birthplace of the legend of Momotaro, the Peach Boy. Peaches grown in Okayama are known for being the best in Japan, as well, along with their grapes!

The most famous attractions in Okayama are the Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. Once travellers finish seeing these sights, they often seem to complain that the city has nothing else to offer, but that's just not true!

There are many museums, more gardens, temples, and famous shrines and temples in the city! The problem is that most tours and guide books only focus on those two attractions, so tourists simply don't know where to go! With a little more planning, you will find that Okayama is not at all boring! It's a beautiful city with many nice places to visit!

If you're planning a trip to Okayama, consider these:

GARDENS
-Korakuen Garden
-Tokoen Garden
-Handayama Botanical Garden
-RSK Rose Garden
-Omizuen Garden
-Keikaen Garden (Out-of-the-way: this one may not be convenient for many travellers)

CASTLES
-Okayama Castle
-Site of Takamatsujo Castle

ZOO
-Ikeda Zoo

MUSEUMS
-Okayama Orient Museum
-Okayama Prefectural Museum
-Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
-Hayashibara Museum of Art
-Kibiji Literature Museum
-Okayama Digital Museum
-Yumeji Art Museum
-Manekineko Museum of Art
-Mitsu Town Historical Museum
-Kibi Ancient Cultural Property Center

FAMOUS TEMPLES
-Saidaiji Temple (This is where the famous Hadaka Matsui (Naked Man Festival) is held every February)
-Sogenji Temple
-Renjoji Temple
-Okayama Temple

FAMOUS SHRINES
-Saijo Inari
-Kibitsu Shrine
-Kibitsuhiko Shrine
-Koikui Shrine
-Okayama Shrine

FAMOUS FESTIVALS
-Hadaka Matsuri (Naked Man Festival held every February)
-Momotaro Festival (Held at the end of summer)

OTHERS
-Former Ashimori Clan Samurai Residence
-Tsukuriyama Kofun (Burial Mound)
-Kubo Fruit Farm
-Kirin Beer Park

You can also check to see if there is a show at the Okayama Symphony Hall or sporting events, if you are interested. There's also arcades/pachinko, hot springs, and a variety of shopping areas!

As you can see, there's PLENTY of interesting places to go and things to do in Okayama City to keep you from getting bored!