Bitchu Area

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The Bitchu area, located in western Okayama Prefecture, is full of historical spots that tickle the sense of adventure, such as "Bitchu Matsuyama Castle," the existing castle keep in the highest location in Japan, and "Fukiya Furusato Village" with its beautiful red streetscape. Also, unique Japanese culture and craftsmanship such as traditional "Bitchu Kagura" and high-quality "Ibara Denim" still remain strongly. This area, where a rich natural environment fuses with a heavy history continuing from the samurai era, becomes a stage for travel full of surprise and emotion for travelers who want to delve deep into the true charm of regional Japan.

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Bitchu Area

Address: Bitchu Prefectural Citizens Bureau Health and Welfare Dept., 1083 Hashima, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Website: https://www.okayama-kanko.jp/
Operator: Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The greatest highlight of Okayama sightseeing, this is a historical streetscape that flourished as a land under direct shogunate control (Tenryo) during the Edo period. White-walled storehouses and willow trees continue along the Kurashiki River, and you can enjoy mystical illuminated landscapes at night. Fashionable cafes and general stores renovated from old buildings line the streets, where tradition and modern perfectly harmonize. Spending time looking at the town from the water on the hand-prowed "Kurashiki River Boat Ride" is a special moment that makes you forget daily life. It is a place where Japanese aesthetics are condensed, yearned for by...

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Ohara Museum of Art

Located within the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, this is the first private museum in Japan centered on Western art. The main building, reminiscent of a Greek temple, houses masterpieces by world masters such as El Greco's "The Annunciation" and Claude Monet's "Water Lilies." The collection, gathered by businessman Magosaburo Ohara through his support of artist Torajiro Kojima, is of extremely high quality, providing an exceptionally luxurious and intellectual experience of touching world-class art within beautiful old Japanese streets.

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Kurashiki City

Kurashiki City is a city where history and modern culture intersect, housing the "Bikan Historical Quarter," which retains Edo-period atmosphere, and "Kojima," Japan's largest jeans production area. It is full of spots for intellectual strolls, such as the beautiful scenery of white-walled storehouses along the canal and the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first private museum centered on Western art. Furthermore, for travelers seeking superb views overlooking the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, fresh seafood, and high-quality "Made in Japan" denim, it is one of the most attractive destinations in Okayama Prefecture.

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Sunroad Kibiji

An ideal accommodation base for sightseeing in "Kibiji," where ancient Japanese romance sleeps. Five-story pagodas of Bitchu Kokubun-ji Temple and giant burial mounds are scattered in the surrounding area, allowing for historical exploration while enjoying cycling. The facility features a natural hot spring, attractive for slowly healing the fatigue of travel. The Japanese food using fresh local ingredients is also well-reputed, making it popular with overseas guests who want to experience traditional Japanese landscapes and hospitality at a reasonable price.

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