Okayama, Japan Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The main reason for stopping off in the capital of Okayama-ken, OKAYAMA , 730km west of Tokyo, is to stretch your legs in its famous garden, Korakuen , considered one of Japan's top three. The spacious gardens are overlooked by the reconstructed castle Okayama-joi , around which the city developed in the Edo period, but aside from the intriguing Okayama Orient Museum there's little else of note in this modern town. Okayama, with its trams and riverside walks, is a transport hub for trips out to surrounding attractions. The top draw is Kurashiki , just fifteen minutes west of the city, with its … more »