Okayama Prefecture
岡山県
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Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden: Okayama Castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan, and Korakuen Garden, which extends into its courtyard, is known for its beautiful garden. It is a spot where history and nature are in harmony.
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and Old House Town: The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a sightseeing spot with beautiful canals and historical buildings. A stroll through the old houses and streets will give you a nostalgic atmosphere.
Tamashima and Mimasaka Coast: Tamashima is located on the Mimasaka Coast and offers beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea. A stroll along the coastline offers spectacular views.
Okayama Korakuen Art Museum: Located in the Korakuen Garden, this museum exhibits outstanding works of art from Japan and abroad. Recommended for those interested in art and culture.
Ushimado and Ushimado Art Hotel: Ushimado is an area that combines beautiful coastline and art, especially the Ushimado Art Hotel, where art works are displayed in the hotel.
Okayama Peaches and Fruit Picking: Okayama is famous for its delicious peaches, and fruit picking can be enjoyed in season.
Okayama ramen and local cuisine: Okayama ramen has its own unique style, and visitors can also enjoy local cuisine made with fresh local ingredients.
Okayama Kagamino Through Route
岡山鏡野縦断ルート
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Okayama Kagamino Through Route.
(114km)
This beautiful route is distinctive for its seasonal changes. It starts in Okayama City before meandering northwards, enveloped in green and lush nature from beginning to end. There is much to see and do including roadside stations, dams, onsen hot springs, and various local gourmet specialties.
Bicchu Around Historical Visiting Route
備中周辺歴史探訪ルート
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Bicchu Around Historical Visiting Route
(108km)
This route kicks off on reclaimed land by the sea in Kasaoka City where fields bloom with gorgeous seasonal flowers. From there, you glide by the Seto Inland Sea coast to Tamashima, then on to the town of Yakage that enjoyed its heyday as a lodging town in the time of the samurai, visiting many historic sites and scenery along the way.
Maniwa Shinjo Yamanami Route
真庭新庄やまなみルート
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Maniwa Shinjo Yamanami Route
(100km)
This route starts at the Hiruzen Kogen Highlands and goes through the picturesque village of Shinjo, with its famous gaisen cherry trees, and the traditional townscape of Katsuyama, famous for its noren (traditional shop curtains). This refreshing route always has something to offer, from the cherry blossoms of spring through to the golden leaves of autumn, and lets riders enjoy the beautiful valley scenery of the region.
Kurashiki Tamano Seaside Route
倉敷玉野シーサイドルート
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Kurashiki Tamano Seaside Route
(90km)
This route gives you a taste of the unique characteristics of the Setouchi region as you tour various sights like the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and Mt. Washuzan. The best places also include views over the Seto Inland Sea, Yuga Shrine, and the art exhibits dotted around the port of Uno.
Okukibi Yamabiko Route
奥吉備やまびこルート
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Okukibi Yamabiko Route
(83km)
This route offers the spectacle of limestone caves and fields of seasonal flowers in the Hokubo area. The section from the Takahashi River to Fukiya is actually used in the Hill Climb Challenge Series, an annual cycling race, and involves steep inclines and declines making it only suitable for advanced cyclists.
Katatetsu Roman Kaidou Route
片鉄ロマン街道ルート
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Katatetsu Roman Kaidou Route
(76km)
This route has a nostalgic feel as it runs along the Katatetsu Roman Kaido, created from a disused railway line, and then along the banks of the Yoshii River. There is much to enjoy, including a dip in the waters of Yunogo Onsen, fresh seafood at Hinase, or why not try a plate of local specialty Tsuyama horumon udon noodles in the castle town of Tsuyama?
Hiruzen-Kogen Heights Cycling Route
蒜山高原サイクリングルート
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Hiruzen-Kogen Heights Cycling Route
(29km)
Take this route to enjoy idyllic scenery under the Hiruzen Three Peaks and Mt. Daisen. The unique highland climate from spring to early summer is perfect for cycling and there are plenty of special, local, gourmet treats to try too.
Kibiji Cycling Route
吉備路サイクリングルート
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Kibiji Cycling Route
(25km)
Along a gentle and largely flat road, this route links historical spots in the Kibi area, including BICCHU Kokubun-ji Temple, the Tsukuriyama-kofun burial mound, and Kibitsu-jinja Shrine. Enjoy this relaxing journey as you putter down the road surrounded with history and the beauty of the seasons.
Cycle train
JR西日本「La Malle de Bois」
JR West “La Malle de Bois"
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La Malle de Bois,” an artistic and stylish sightseeing train connecting Okayama to the beautiful Setouchi area, has space for four bicycles.
(As of March 2024).