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Built in 1597, Okayama Castle is nicknamed "Ujo" (Crow Castle) due to its black-painted exterior walls. Its jet-black appearance exudes a heavy and valiant beauty, contrasting with the nearby white Himeji Castle. Inside, in addition to historical exhibits, there are corners to experience lord and princess costumes, and a workshop where you can experience "Bizen Pottery" clay throwing. From the top floor, you can overlook the adjacent Korakuen and Okayama city area, enjoying a superb view where samurai culture history and the modern cityscape fuse.

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Okayama Castle

Address: 2-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Website: https://okayama-castle.jp/
Operator: Okayama Castle

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Ujo Park

A place of relaxation for citizens centered on Okayama Castle, where rich greenery and historical heritage coexist. You can gaze up close at Okayama Castle, called "Ujo" (Crow Castle) for its jet-black appearance, and enjoy strolling while visiting the beautiful stone walls, moats, and reconstructed turrets surrounding the castle. Especially during the spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage, the contrast with the black castle is wonderful, making it an excellent photo spot. With lawn areas in the park, it is a highlight area of Okayama City sightseeing where you can leisurely experience historical castle culture along with the adjacent Japanese...

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Okayama Castle Bizen Pottery Workshop

Located within the jet-black Okayama Castle, this workshop offers experiences in "Bizen Pottery," one of Japan's oldest types of ceramics. Under the guidance of professional craftsmen, you can actually use Bizen clay to make your own tea bowl or plate. Learning the charm of Bizen pottery, which is fired only by the power of earth and fire without using any glaze, in the special location of a castle is a luxurious experience found only here. The finished work is fired later and shipped to your home (overseas shipping available), making it a very popular activity spot for international guests who...

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Okayama Korakuen Garden

Counted as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, this is a treasure garden that earned three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Completed in 1700, this garden features a "strolling style" where different scenery can be enjoyed with every step, with wide lawns, ponds, artificial hills, and tea houses skillfully arranged. The view utilizing the adjacent Okayama Castle as borrowed scenery is spectacular. Traditional Japanese aesthetics such as seasonal flowers and moon-viewing events still live on here; despite being in the center of Okayama City, it is a famous spot filled with silence and elegance that must not...

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Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Prefecture is known as the "Land of Sunshine," boasting a mild climate, rich nature, and deep history. The area is dotted with spots where you can feel Japanese emotional scenery, such as Okayama Korakuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, and the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with its beautiful white-walled streets. It is also attracting attention as a gateway to the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as traditional industries like world-class Bizen pottery and high-quality Kojima denim. Famous as a production center for premium fruits like white peaches and Muscat grapes, it is a...

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