Sky Dream Fukuoka, abbreviated as SDF, is one of the largest and most famous Ferris wheels in the world. It stands 120 meters tall and has a diameter of 112 meters, making it the fourth-largest Ferris wheel in the world after the Singapore Flyer, the Star of Nanchang in China, and the British Airways London Eye. The Ferris wheel was first launched in December 2001 in...
Kibitsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is classified as an "Ichi-no-Miya" (primary shrine) in the Engishiki records and serves as the chief shrine of the Kibi region. This historic shrine was established during the reign of Emperor Nintoku, and its main hall was built in 1425 in the distinctive Kibitsu architectural style, featuring two "hibi-irimoya" (winged hip-and-gable) structures...
Sasayama Plateau is located on the southern foothills of the three Mount Sasayas—Kamisayama, Nakisayama, and Shimosayama—in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku Region of Japan. It resembles an idyllic paradise. Situated at an altitude of 1,200 meters, it boasts picturesque scenery all year round and is the most popular highland resort in Okayama Prefecture. Sasayama Plateau is breathtakingly beautiful—its lush green grass in spring, verdant trees in summer, fiery red leaves in autumn, and pristine white snow in winter offer something new and wonderful no matter when you visit. The plateau also features well-developed recreational facilities, among which Jersey Land, Sasayama Horse Land, and Sasayama Herb Garden are the most renowned. At Jersey Land, visitors can quietly watch Jersey cows graze while enjoying the farm’s pure dairy products. Horse enthusiasts can head to Sasayama Horse Land, where many strong and patient horses await your ride. And if you’re feeling tired or hungry, Sasayama Herb Garden is the place to go, where the staff prepare a variety of delicious herb-infused dishes that are sure to whet your appetite and earn your praise.
Also known as U-jō (Crow Castle) or Kin U-jō (Golden Crow Castle), Okayama Castle is a castle located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. During the Edo period, it served as the seat of the Okayama Domain and is now a nationally designated Historic Site. It is said to have been built between 1346 and 1369 by Ukita Naoie, and after surviving wars and centuries of weathering, only the keep, stone walls, and moats remain as...
Korakuen was originally named Koen (Garden) because it was built after Okayama Castle. However, considering the spirit behind its creation — “benefit others before seeking pleasure for oneself” — it was renamed Korakuen in 1871. Construction began in 1687 and was completed in 1700. The garden sp...
• Learn about Fukuoka’s history as a hub of Asian exchange since ancient times by visiting the museum. Attraction introduction: Fukuoka was once a gateway for international exchange, and the permanent exhibitions at Fukuoka City Museum focus on the city’s history and people’s lives. The Fukuoka City Museum stands in Hakata Bay, where iconic Fukuoka landmarks such as Fukuoka Tower and Yahoo Dome are gathered…
Tagawa City is the third-largest city in the Chikuhō region of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and part of the Kitakyushu metropolitan area. It serves as the main city in the Tagawa region. Established as a municipality in 1943, it was once a coal mining city, and today two tall chimneys stand as symbols of its mining heritage. It is also home to Fukuoka Prefectural University. As a city that once flourished...
Dazaifu City is a city located in central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, approximately 16 kilometers southeast of Fukuoka City and part of the Fukuoka metropolitan area. The city center is divided into two parts by the Mikasa River, with Mount Hōman to the east, Mount Amagi (in Chikushino City) to the southwest, and Mount Tennoji to the north. The western and southern parts of the city consist mainly of residential areas...
Munakata City is a city in northern Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, situated midway between Kitakyushu City and Fukuoka City, and belongs to both the Fukuoka Metropolitan Area and the Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the city is a hub for transportation and culture, boasts a fascinating history, and is known as an “academic and cultural city” that preserves rich natural beauty. The Munakata Grand…
Sōja City is a city located in the central part of Okayama Prefecture. The western and northern parts of its jurisdiction lie on the Kibi Plateau, while the southern area features hilly terrain. The main urban area is situated in a basin surrounding the central Takahashi River. Due to its proximity to the Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima Plant, the city has numerous factories related to the automotive industry, which have become the primary sector of the local economy. This has also attracted...
Takahashi City is a city located in the western part of Okayama Prefecture, bordering Hiroshima Prefecture. Most of its area lies on the Chūgoku Plateau, and like the neighboring city of Sōja, it is entirely within the historical territory of Bitchū Province. Due to a continuously declining population in recent years, the city has become an aging society. However, with the presence of Kibi International University, there is a notably high population of people aged between 19 and…
Tsuyama City is a city located in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture, the third-largest city in the prefecture, and the central city of the Mimasaka region. Its jurisdiction mainly covers the Tsuyama Basin, with the Chūgoku Mountains to the west and north, the Mimasaka Plateau to the east, and the Kibi Plateau to the south. Tsuyama is home to Mimasaka University, Mimasaka Junior College, and Tsuyama National College of Technology…
Kurashiki City is located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, at the confluence of the Takahashi River and the Seto Inland Sea. Established in 1928, it is the second-largest industrial city in western Japan after Osaka. As the second-largest city in Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki thrives on agriculture and fishing supported by abundant natural resources, as well as a textile industry that remains a strong hub for jeans and uniforms production…
Okayama City is a city located in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the prefectural capital of Okayama and is designated as a core city under Japan’s government ordinance. The city flourished as a “castle town” from the 16th to the 19th century and now stands as the central urban hub of the San’yō region, as well as a major transportation junction connecting the San’in and Shikoku regions. Okayama City is home to Okayama...
The Seto Ohashi Bridge is a bridge located between Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture on Honshu and Sakaide City in Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku, Japan, spanning the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the three routes of the Honshu–Shikoku Bridge Expressway. The entire bridge complex consists of three suspension bridges, two cable-stayed bridges, one truss bridge, and one girder bridge, forming an impressive assembly of bridges. Not only does it play a significant role in transportation...
The Ohara Museum of Art is located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku region of Japan. It was established with the generous support of Kurashiki entrepreneur Ohara Magosaburo and through the meticulous selection of painter Kojima Torajiro, who brought works by renowned European painters to Kurashiki to create a collection of world-class art. Unfortunately, Kojima Torajiro passed away due to illness in 192…
Kurashiki Ivy Square is a hotel facility located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Chugoku region, Japan. It was created by renovating the red-brick warehouse complex of the former Kurashiki Spinning Mill built in 1889. The current red-brick walls are covered with lush ivy, giving the site its distinctive character – hence the name “Ivy Square.” Within Kurashiki Ivy Square...
Kashiwazaki City is a city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, facing the Sea of Japan. It is the sixth most populous city in Niigata Prefecture and the most populous among all cities in the world that host nuclear power plants. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant within its jurisdiction is the largest nuclear power plant in the world. Among Japanese coastal cities facing the Sea of Japan, Kashiwazaki is the closest to the capital economic zone…
The Three-Story Turret of Takada Castle is located in Honjocho, Jōetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, and is part of Takada Castle. Takada Castle was built by Matsudaira Tadateru, the sixth son of Tokugawa Ieyasu who ruled all of Japan in 1614. Due to the need to divert the courses of three rivers, the construction was extremely challenging, yet it took less than four...
The Northern Culture Museum, also known as the Mansion of Wealthy Farmers, is located in Niigata City, the capital of Niigata Prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu. Originally the residence of the Ito family, a former wealthy farming household in Niigata Prefecture, it is now open to the public as a museum. The soot-stained beams, dark and shiny pillars, and wooden floors preserved within the museum still retain their original appearance...