LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Shurakuen

5 min. by car/
Tsuyama-shi Yamakita 628

Known nationally for its seasonal beauty, this daimyo garden is the pinnacle of traditional harmony and refinement.

Okayama Korakuen

90 min. by car/
Okayama-shi Kita-ku Korakuen 1-5

One of Japan's Top 3 Gardens with over 300 years of history.

Ume no Sato Park

25 min. by car/
Tsuyama-shi Kojiro 622-1

The largest plum grove in the Chugoku region with over 2000 trees.

Hanauri Café

5 min. by car/Tsuyama-shi Yamakita 796-1

Colorful flowers for sale at this combination shop & café.

Mahora Farm

20 min. by car/
suyama-shi Nomura 891-2

Pick your own grapes and strawberries, and dig for your own sweet potatoes too.

Okayama Forest Park Doitsu no Mori

45 min. by car/Akaiwa-shi Niborinaka 2006

Meet cute animals & see seasonal flowers here, or bring a furry friend to Western Japan's largest dog park.

Okutsukei Gorge

40 min. by car/Tomata-gun Kagamino-cho Okutsu Kawanishi.

The autumn colors in this 3km-long gorge are not to be missed.

Iwai Falls

60 min. by car/Tomata-gun Kagamino-cho Kamisaibara

Enjoy the beauty of this waterfall from behind as well as in front.

Ohaga-nishi Terraced Rice Fields

40 min. by car/
Kume-gun Misaki-cho Ohaganishi

Take in a 360-degree view of these nationally-recognized terraced rice fields.

Daigozakura Cherry Tree

60 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Besshiyo 2277

This ancient cherry tree is over 1000 years old and stands 18m tall .

Hiruzen Jerseyland

65 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Hiruzen Nakafukuda 956-222

A Jersey cow dairy farm, restaurant, and other attractions complement a panoramic view of the Hiruzen highlands.

Hiruzen Winery

60 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Hiruzen Kamifukuda 1205-32

Sample wines made with grapes native only to Japan.

Hiruzen Latte Bambino Cheese Factory

65 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Hiruzen Tomiyamane 681-1

This cheese factory takes great care with their dairy cows, from the grass they eat to their health and happiness

Hiruzen Yakisoba

Local specialty yakisoba with chicken, highlands-grown cabbage, and a sweet and spicy miso sauce.

Maniwa Agri-Garden

40 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Naka 396-1

With the theme of "Enjoy Maniwa's Food!", have lunch and sweets in the café, then take something home from the market.

Bichu Limestone Cave

50 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Kamimizuta 8854-1

Documented as Japan's oldest limestone cave, the fireflies here are not to be missed.

Yamada Bee Farm Mitsubachi Farm

25 min. by car/Tomata-gun Kagamino-cho Tsukadani 785-1

This farm offers beekeeping & honey-gathering experiences, as well as strawberry and blueberry picking.

Ohara Fruit Farm

60 min. by car/
Niimi-shi Kusama 1204

All-you-can-eat peach, apple, and Japanese pear picking for the price of entrance.