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Okayama
 
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Korakuen with Okayama Castle in the background

Okayama is the capital of Okayama Prefecture and a major transportation hub of the Chugoku Region. The city is most famous for Korakuen, known as one of Japan's three most beautiful landscape gardens.

Attractions
Central Okayama
Korakuen Garden (1) Outstanding Japanese style landscape garden.
Okayama Castle (2) Reconstruction of the former castle.
Side Trips from Okayama
Kurashiki City with a picturesque, historic canal area.
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How to get to Okayama
Okayama is a major station on the Sanyo Shinkansen, about four hours from Tokyo (16,160 Yen) and 50 minutes from Osaka (5,660 Yen) by hikari shinkansen.

Important Notes:

  • Above fees and schedules are as of May 2003 and subject to change.
  • For the current Yen exchange rate, click here.

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