Recommended Winter Travel Spots: Okayama Hiroshima Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Okayama / Hiroshima area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.
Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland
958-38 Hiruzen Nakafukuda, Maniwa, Okayama
Open 10:00-16:00 Closed Tuesday, Wednesday
You can interact with ponies, Thoroughbreds, and many other horses. Even first-timers can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Riding through the snowy fields is a unique pleasure that can only be experienced in Hiruzen.
Hiruzen Ski & Snowboard School
644-105 Hiruzen Yamakabe, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture (inside the Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort)
Lesson Times [Morning] 10:00-12:00 [Afternoon] 13:30-15:30
Check-in Times [Morning] 9:50-10:20. [Afternoon] 12:50-13:20
Check-in Location Bears Cabin (Rest Area)
This is the only ski and snowboard school in Okayama Prefecture certified by the All Japan Ski Federation. You can enjoy friendly and thorough lessons here.
507-1 Kuroda-cho, Matsue City, Shimane
Open 9:00-16:00
Enjoy Matsue Castle, samurai residences, and the historic streetscape from the boat.
Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Tsuyama
245 Shitobe, Tsuyama, Okayama
Usually open in early December
*The 2026 season has not yet been confirmed.
It is the largest outdoor skating rink in western Japan, covering an area of approximately 1,800 square meters. There are also days when skating is free.
2037 KamisaibaraKagamino, Tomata District, Okayama
Usually open in mid-Dec Open 8:30-17:00
A plateau at an elevation of approximately 700 meters. Located in northern Okayama Prefecture, this ski resort features slopes covered exclusively in natural snow. The slopes are divided into two main runs, offering fun for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. With ski and snowboard lessons available, it’s also highly recommended for first-timers.
Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera
1405 Soraguchi, Tobari, Sera, Sera District, Hiroshima
Period Oct 31 to Dec 20, 2026 Open 17:30-21:00 (Last admission 20:30)
*Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Enjoy a magical winter night with your loved ones, lit by approximately 12,000 gently flickering candles.
483-3 Nishiuehara, Sera, Sera District, Hiroshima
Open 11:00-15:00 / 17:00-20:00 Closed Thursday
From Hiroshima’s winter staple, “fried oysters,” to local specialties such as Sera Minori beef, Sera Kogen pork, Sera rice, and vegetables, you’ll find a wide variety of dishes—including Western cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and noodle dishes—all made with carefully selected local ingredients.