Okayama Prefecture
Okayama Prefecture, known as the "Land of Sunshine," is blessed with a mild climate. Visitors can enjoy diverse tourist attractions including beautiful gardens, historical townscapes, and islands in the Seto Inland Sea, as well as rich food culture.
- LOCATION: Southeastern part of Chugoku region
- RECOMMENDED SPOTS: Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Korakuen Garden, Mt. Washuzan, Kibitsu Shrine
- MUST-TRY FOODS: Mamakari sushi, Demi-katsudon, Hinase kakioko (oyster okonomiyaki), Okayama white peaches
- LOCAL SPECIALITIES: Bizen pottery, Jeans, Muscat grapes
- About 1 hour 15 minutes by plane from TOKYO
- MASCOT: Momotchi and Uratchi
（Image : ©Okayama Prefecture ももっち・うらっち）
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