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Okayama

Enjoy a relaxing stay with breathtaking seasonal colors

Okayama Prefecture is known for its delicious fruits and is where one of Japan's three greatest landscape gardens "Okayama Korakuen" is located with Okayama Castle just across the garden. Home to the fairy tale "Momotaro", visitors will be able to see many references to the popular hero.

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Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland

Make our hotel the base for visits to the picturesque Yamanori Valley and its impressive rock formations, the area’s famous lavender gardens, sunflower fields, and more.

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Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Tsuyama

Enjoy many sights include Tsuyama Castle, one of Western Japan’s best sights for viewing cherry blossoms, Seigenji Temple, which is also known as Botanji or Peony Temple.

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Featured Attractions

Yumoto Onsen-Kan

Yumoto Onsen-Kan is a cozy hot spring facility which has inside bath, sauna and jacuzzy. There is also a souvenir shop where you can buy Yubara's specialty products.

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23 Yubaraonsen, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0402

Kaiyukan, Hiruzen Onsen

Their radon hotspring is said to be one of the best quality in Japan. There are not only outside bath, but also jacuzzy and sauna. Please spend tranquil time enjoying beautiful sesonal nature in Hiruzen.

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2300-1 Hiruzenkaminagata, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0505

Yamanori valley・Fudo falls

With a waterfall which is 20 meters high, Yamanori valley has a 400 meter-long pathway. Enjoy exploring this great nature as finding wild birds and river fish.

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Hiruzenshitao, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0513

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Hiruzen-Daisen Skyline

Scenic mountain highway located in between Okayama prefecture and Tottori prefecture. There is an observatory called Kimendai where you can have a great 360°view of Hiruzen and Mount Daisen. If you are lucky enough, sea of clounds will appear.

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Hiruzenshimotokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama 717-0613

a waterfall in a forest

Kanba Falls

At a height of 110 meters and a width of 20 meters, Kanba fall is one of the most biggest falls in the Chugoku region, as well as selected as one of the country's 100 best waterfalls. Enjoy their fresh green In the summer and autumn leaves in the fall. 

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Kanba, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0004

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GREENable HIRUZEN

GREENable HIRUZEN prides itself as an information hub to spread the importance of sustainability. This wooden structured facility is designed and supervised by Japanese architect Mr. Kengo Kuma. There are visitor center, shop and museum.

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1205-220 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

Tsuguro Highlands Camping Ground

There are about 50 camp sites in this camping graund, you can not only stay overnight but also enjoy day use. Many activities, like mountain climbing, fishing and hand fishing, are available near the camping ground.

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1080-1 Hiruzenshitao, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0513

Forest of Adventure in Hiruzen

Adventure park in the great nature.  Their playground equipment is made from topography and natural tree, please have a special experience like an adventure.

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Hiruzenshitao, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0513

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Hiruzen Herb Garden Her Bill

Her Bill features about 200 varieties of herbs and seasonal flowers and plants. Especialy their lavender garden which is one of the biggest ones in west Japan is breattaking!

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1480-64 Hiruzennishikayabe, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0604

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Hiruzen Jersey Land

As Hiruzen dairy farm cooperative association is operating this Jersey Land, you can see pastured jersey cows closely. They are hosting an enjoyable experience such as feeding cows, eating freshly made ice cream. In July and August, over 80,000 sunflower are in full bloom!

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956-222 Hiruzennakafukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0501

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Hiruzen Horse Park

Next to Hiruzen Jersy Land, Hiruzen Horse Park offers various activities whether you want to feed horses, or would like to have a horse ride. Make the best of the great nature of Huruzen.

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958-38 Hiruzennakafukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0501

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Hiruzen Kogen Center & Joyful Park

1205-197 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

This park has an amusement park that everyone can enjoy in the whole family.Genghis Khan BBQ-grilled mutton(a local specialty) with the special sause is also their main attraction.

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1205-197 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama

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Tsuyama Castle

Tsuyama Castle is ranked as one of the Top 100 Historical Parks in Japan, due to the castle’s architectural credentials. In the sakura cherry blossom season in spring, the castle looks especially beautiful. 

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135 Sange, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0022

Shurakuen Garden

Many trees, shrubs, and flowers are planted around the large pond, which is the central focus of this garden. In spring, cherry blossoms, and in summer, water lilies crowd the pond between the four small islands. 

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628 Yamakita, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0004

a waterfall in a forest

Yokonotaki

It consists of three waterfalls called Ichi-no-taki, Ni-no-taki, and San-no-taki from downstream. Momiji-tei is popular for its nagashi somen noodles, which are open during the summer.

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Kamiyokono, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0801

Kagurao Park

A facility where you can enjoy walking trails and go-karts. There are nearly 100 cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

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240 Soja, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0007

Tsuyama Manabi Railway Museum

A large number of nostalgic trains are exhibited. Visitors can learn the history of the railways of Okayama and the structure of locomotives through hands-on experiences. 

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Otani, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0882

Joto District

The eaves of the historical townhouses are lined up in this district which still has a strong feel of an ancient castle town.

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Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0837

Iwai Waterfall

Iwai Falls is about 10m high and 6m wide. As the nickname “Urami no Taki” suggests, the biggest feature is that you can go around behind the waterfall. 

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Kamisaibara, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama 708-0601

Tsuyamasochinju Tokumori Shrine

It is endowed with the blessing of life, purification of the heart, and strong exorcism.

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5 Miyawakicho, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0047

Choboji

Choboji, which stands quietly at the foot of Mt. Jinnan-Bizan, is called the Hydrangea Temple, and about 3,500 hydrangeas bloom during the rainy season.

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246 Inokuchi, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0885

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Okutsu valley

Okutsu Valley, where you can enjoy the beauty of the gorge, stretches for about 3 km. Known as one of Okayama's most famous autumn foliage spots, it attracts many tourists.

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Okutsukawanishi, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama 708-0504

Wake wisteria garden Park

Pathways among rows of wisteria trees with hanging purple flowers, in full bloom in springtime.

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1893 Fujino, Wake, Wake District, Okayama 709-0412

Numa Ruins

The site of a Yayoi period settlement on a hill overlooking the Tsuyama Basin in Numa, Tsuyama City. One of the pit dwellings and one elevated-floor warehouse have been restored.

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455 Shitobe, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0824

Yamada Mitsubachi Farm

You can enjoy various experiences and foods related to honeybees. In addition to picking strawberries and blueberries, honey ice cream and crepes are also popular.

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785-1 Tsukadani, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama 708-0365

Yoseinomori Glass Museum

The world's first museum dedicated to uranium glass. In addition to the beautiful glass works, the "Corridor of Light" outdoors and the seasonal exhibitions are also beautiful.

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666-5 Kamisaibara, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama 708-0601

Farmers Market North Village

Experience-based agricultural park with lots of nature with the theme of agriculture. There are plenty of play fields such as athletics, a petting zoo, and a large lawn area.

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1100 Oka, Shōō, Katsuta District, Okayama 709-4311

Nagi Vicarya Museum

This is a hands-on museum where you can excavate fossils.

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1875 Kaki, Nagi, Katsuta District, Okayama 708-1312

Featured Restaurants
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Hiruzen YUYU

Very first restaurant to offer "Hiruzen Yakisoba" which is star-fried noodles with miso-based sause. Their deep fied chicken is also a must-eat as it won a gold prize at Karaage competition.

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438-12 Hiruzenshimofukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0504

Hiruzenya KINBE

Kinbe is offering wide variety of menu, for example, Japanese styled set meal, rice bowl meals and stir-fried noodles. At night, how about enjoying  their cuisine with alcohol?

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43-2 Hiruzenshimotokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0613

Suitonbō

They offer several kinds of Hiruzen specialtis such as "Hiruzen Yakisoba", "Hiruzen Okowa" and "Hiruzen Soba". You can try  Gibier cuisine as well. 

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1205-403 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

ICHIBAN

Very populer chinese restaurant among people in Hiruzen. With good old styled atmosphere, you gotta try their homemade dumplings, ramen and deep fried chicken!

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580-1 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

KAYABE-DO

Renovated traditional folk house, Kayabe-do has a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Focaccia and fluffy pancake are their recommendation. 

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312 Hiruzennishikayabe, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0604

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Wood Pao

Wood Pao is a restaurant where you can exprience BBQ with Hiruzen speciality - Genghis Khan and Jersey beef. There are some outside BBQ site, so please enjoy the impressive scenery as well!

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1201-7 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

Hiruzen Winery

Using wild vines from Hiruzen highland, their wine has won many awards in competitions. Not only wine, grape juice is also their specialty. There are also a shop and a restaurant.

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1205-32 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

Kawarisoba Sanraku

You must try their famous menu "Kawarisoba" which is made from tea and offerd on a hot plate. At night they are open as ”Izakaya” where you can enjoy alchol and various kind of finger food.

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356-2 Hiruzenshimotokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0613

KogenTei

Over 30 years in business, KogenTei is keep offering "Hiruzen Yakisoba" which is their specialty loved by many local people. 

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815 Hiruzenkamifukuda, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0602

Mikakukobo Sobanoyakata

1375-1 Hiruzenkamitokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0612

One and only Soba restaurant in Hiruzen which harvest soba on their own. Many of local people are big fan of their freshly ground, made and boiled soba.

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1375-1 Hiruzenkamitokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0612

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Michinoeki "Kaze-no-Ie” Canteen

1380-6 Hiruzenkamitokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0612

Located in Michinoeki(Roadside Station), they offer several local specialty such as 'Hiruzen yakisoba' and "Kaze-no-ie ramen". Of course, you can enjoy soft cream and gelato made from fresh jersey milk.

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1380-6 Hiruzenkamitokuyama, Maniwa, Okayama, 717-0612

Shoku-yu-kan

They offer various meals made with local produce. Tsuyama Hormone Udon, a specialty of Tsuyama, is a popular menu item.

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563-1 Miyao, Tsuyama, Okayama 709-4613

Udon restaurant Emiya

Udon restaurant open only on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy the calm atmosphere of an old private house.

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134-1 Kumekawaminami, Tsuyama, Okayama 709-4614

Tsuruya

Tsuruya is a bento shop that has been loved by everyone in the area for a long time. Popular menus such as hamburgers and ginger pork grills line up.

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937 Innosho, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0014

Fujiyoshi

A yakiniku restaurant that serves wagyu beef bred and fattened on its own farm. Their side menu and homemade sauce are also delicious and have a good reputation.

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80-1 Jingo, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0015

Tompei

A ramen shop which is so popular that people always line up. Medium-thick noodles in pork bone soup is exquisite.

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1051-3 Innosho, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0014

Time

A coffee shop with a retro atmosphere. Please use it for breakfast and light meals.

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679 Yoshihara, Kagamino, Tomata District, Okayama 708-0332

coffee&rest Poemu

A cafe that bakes homemade bread. Both breakfast and lunch are reasonably priced and popular.

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910 Innosho, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0014

Chie

A popular horumon yakiniku restaurant in the local area. This yakiniku restaurant has a unique style where you don't grill it yourself, but cheff brings it to you after grilling it on the iron plate.

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39 Sakaimachi,Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0063

Hashino Shokudō

The horumon udon grilled with homemade sauce that has been in business for 120 years is just amazing. Don't miss this Tsuyama specialty.

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549-9 Kawasaki, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0841

Sushi Yuki

A conveyor belt sushi restaurant where you can enjoy sushi made with seasonal seafood from all over Japan, mainly from the Seto Inland Sea. There are also plenty of izakaya-style a la carte dishes.

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180-4 Obara, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0001

Manryu

The set meal menu is voluminous and reasonably priced. The restaurant is very popular with locals.

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937-1 Innosho, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0014

Nisshin Geppo

A soba restaurant in Tsuyama castle town. You can enjoy healthy soba noodles in an antique atmosphere.

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3-20 Honmachi,Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0073

Usami Unagi Restaurant

The shop has an old-fashioned atmosphere. You can enjoy unaju topped with plump and juicy eel.

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11 Togawamachi, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0037

Ueya

An izakaya serving beef-based dishes. The meat tataki is especially delicious.

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28-11 Sange, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0022