Takahashi River

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The largest river in western Okayama, it is a mother river that has nurtured the region's history, industry, and beautiful natural landscapes. From dynamic canyon beauty and limestone caves upstream to castle towns in the middle and heavy industrial areas downstream, diverse Japanese scenes are condensed along the river. Cycling or driving along the river is ideal for enjoying the ever-changing scenery. The delicious rice, local sake, and river fish dishes like sweetfish (ayu) nurtured by this clear stream are exceptional. It is a vast corridor where you can simultaneously feel the traditional lifestyle and culture that developed with the rich water and the beauty of diverse nature.

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Unwind by the Winding Takahashi River Basin

Kurashiki City Tourism Division

Takahashi River

Address: Okayama Prefecture
Website: https://www.kurashiki-tabi.jp/
Operator: Kurashiki Convention & Visitors Bureau

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