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Ukankei autumn leaves - Kibichuo Town
JapanJapan
here!
Homestay experiences - KibichuoTown
Hiruzen Sanza mountains in snow - Maniwa City
Okayama Castle - Okayama City ENGLISH
OKAYAMA?Where is
By airplaneHokkaido
Tokyo
Okinawa
Okayama
(New Chitose Airport)
(Haneda Airport)
(Naha Airport)
Kansai International Airport
1 hour 50 minutes
1 hour 5 minutes
By Shinkansen
Hakata
Hiroshima
Kyoto Nagoya
Shin-OsakaKansai International Airport
Okayama
Okayama is easily accessible from Tokyo and Osaka! With airplane, Shinkansen, JR train, bus, taxi or rent-a-car,
the transportation infrastructure is well-organized and it is a great hub for western Japan. From Japanese
traditional sightseeing spots to exciting outdoor experiences, you will be 100% satisfied with the attractions in
Okayama. It is the perfect destination for your trip to Japan!
Access from all over Japan
*Take bus for 30 minutes
from Okayama Airport to
Okayama Station
■From HokkaidoNew Chitose Airport-(airplane)-Okayama Airport-(bus)-Okayama Station
1 hour 50 minutes 30 minutes
■From Tokyo(Haneda Airport)
Haneda Airport-(airplane)-Okayama Airport-(bus)-Okayama Station
1 hour 5 minutes 30 minutes
■From Tokyo(Narita Airport)
Airport-(bus)-Airport-(airplane)-Airport-(bus)-Okayama Station
1 hour 10 minutes
■From Tokyo StationTokyo Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 3 hours 20 minutes
■From YokohamaShin-Yokohama Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 3 hours
■From NagoyaNagoya Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 1 hour 40 minutes
■From KyotoKyoto Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 1 hour
■From Osaka (Kansai International Airport)
■From OsakaShin-Osaka Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 45 minutes
■From KobeShin-Kobe Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 31 minutes
■From HiroshimaHiroshima Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 40minutes
■From TakamatsuTakamatsu Station-(JR)- Okayama Station 55 minutes
■From TottoriTottori Station-(JR)-Okayama Station 1 hour 50 minutes
■From HakataHakata Station-(Shinkansen)-Okayama Station 1 hour 40 minutes
■From Okinawa
1 hour 5 minutes 30 minutes
Naha Airport-(airplane)-Okayama Airport-(bus)-Okayama Station
Access from
Indonesia & Malaysia
■From Indonesia
7 hours 1 hour 5 minutes 30 minutes
transferat Tokyo
transfer at Osaka
■From Malaysia
1 hour 50 minutes
*Take Haruka Express (52 minutes)
from Kansai International Airport
to Shin-Osaka Station
■From Nagoya 1 hour 40 minutes
■From Kyoto 1 hour
■From Shin-Osaka 45 minutes
■From Hiroshima 40 minutes
■From Hakata 1 hour 40 minutes
[Jakarta]
Soekarno‒Hatta International Airport
[Tokyo]
Haneda Airport
[Okayama]
Okayama Airport Okayama Station
7 hours 52 minutes 45 minutes
[Jakarta]
Soekarno‒Hatta International Airport
[Osaka]
Kansai International Airport
Shin-Osaka Station
[Okayama]
Okayama Station
6 hours 50 minutes 1 hour 5 minutes 30 minutes
transfer at Tokyo
transfer at Osaka
[Kuala Lumpur]
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
[Tokyo]
Haneda Airport
[Okayama]
Okayama Airport Okayama Station
6 hours 25 minutes 52 minutes 45 minutes
[Kuala Lumpur]
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
[Osaka]
Kansai International Airport
Shin-Osaka Station
[Okayama]
Okayama Station
Narita Haneda Okayama
International Airport-(Haruka Exp.)-Station -(Shinkansen)-Station
52 minutes 45 minutes
Kansai Shin-Osaka Okayama
1 hour 50 minutes 30 minutes
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Okayama Prefecture
Maniwa City
Okayama City
KibichuoTown
About Okayama Health Tourism
This project focuses on all-inclusive tourist locations and
services across three areas in Okayama Prefecture.
Those three areas are Okayama City, Kibichuo Town,
and Maniwa City. The locations and services listed
here welcome guests of all nationalities and promote
the health, the well-being, and the happiness of visitors
to Okayama Prefecture.
About "Peach Mark"
The Peach Mark is the Muslim Friendly Mark used in Okayama City, Kibichuo
Town, and Maniwa City to provide information on products and services that
refrain from using pork and alcohol. These products and services also have
features that are helpful for non-Japanese, such as English ingredient lists,
English menus, and/or English language services.
We have chosen PEACH as the mark because it represents the Okayama
specialty. The peach is also a popular image for the hero of Japanese folklore
originating from Okayama prefecture. This hero is called Peach Boy or
"Momotaro".
Contents
Access to Okayama City
Okayama Castle & Okayama Korakuen Garden
Experience [NIPPON]
Access to Kibichuo Town
Homestay
Cycling Tour
Other attractions in Kibichuo Town
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Peach is the first specialty of Okayama
ALCOHOL-FREE
HALAL MEAT
DEDICATED TOOL
NO ANIMAL
DEDICATED PLATE
PRAYER ROOM
Permanent
PRAYER ROOM
Temporary
MARKED ROOM
Qibla
SEASONING
Peach Mark1 Restaurants
- English menus
- Pictogram menus
- No Pork/Pork-derivative ingredients
- Cooking tools are not separated.
- Non halal meat is used.
Products- English information
- The production line is not separated.
- No pork labeling
- The same conditions for restaurants required.
- English support
- Prayer mats and qibla compasses available
Peach Mark2
- English menus
- Ingredients list in English
- No Pork/Pork-derivative, No alcoholic ingredients
- Cooking tools are not separated.
- Some dishes use halal meat.
- Vegetarian menus
- Calorie labeling
- English information
- The production line is not separated.
- No animal, No alcohol labeling
- Plants-derived ingredients
- Calorie labeling required for food
- The same conditions for restaurants required.
- English support
- Prayer mats and qibla compasses available
- A temporary prayer space available on request
- Washroom can be used for udu
- Some rooms with qibla marks available
- Hospital nearby that offers English support
- Health appliances available
More iconsUsed in this book
No alcohol used in cooking
No animal
derivatives
Halal-certified
meat used
Halal seasonings used
Dedicated
cooking tools
used
Dedicated
plates for
Muslim guests
Permanent
prayer room
available
Temporary
prayer room
available
English-speaking
staff
Qibla marked
room available
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Access to Maniwa City
Enjoy Hiruzen Area [SUMMER]
Enjoy Hiruzen Area [WINTER]
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Yubara "Onsen" hot springs 23
Flowers in Okayama 25
Shopping
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Featured Events
27"Fruits Kingdom" Okayama
Eat 39
Stay 43
Access to Okayama 01
About Okayama Health Tourism 03
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Map Icons
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Tourist attractions
Shops
Restaurants
Hotels
Lodging
Facilities
Restaurants
Products
Lodging
Facilities
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Ashimori Station
Kibitsu Station
Bizen-IchinomiyaStation
DaianjiStation Okayama
Station
Bizen-NishiichiStation
Bizen-HaraStation
Tamagashi Station
Makiyama Station
Nonokuchi Station
Kanagawa Station
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SANYO SHINKANSEN
SANYO SHINKANSEN
JR Sanyo Line
JR U
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JR Ako Line
JR Tsu
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SANYO EXPRESSWAY
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IkedaZoo
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C-8
C-11
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A-7
A-11
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SaidaijiStation
A-4NiwaseStation
JR Tsu
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Line
Okayama City
A-4
Manekineko Art Museum (P11)
Take JR Tsuyama Line from Okayama Station to Bizen-hara Station > take taxi (approx. 9 minutes)
A-6
Urashima Honpo (P10)
7 minutes walk from Kitanagase Station
A-7 Kimono Kanamitsu (P11)Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 10 minutes)
A-12 Kibitsu Jinja Shrine (P12)
Take JR Momotaro Line from Okayama Station to Kibitsu Station > 10 minutes walk
A-24 Ishihara Farm (P30)
Take a taxi from Saidaiji Station (approx. 10 minutes)
A-11 Resparle Fujiganaru (P12)
Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 20 minutes)
A-9 Kubo Farm (P12/P30)
Take JR Tsuyama Line from Okayama Station to Kanagawa Station > take taxi (approx. 10 minutes)
C-3 healthy cafe SANTE (P39)
Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 22 minutes)
C-19 Malasada doughnut (P42)
C-11 Pal Pasta (P40)Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 13 minutes)
C-8 Sushi Youkan (Saidaiji Shop) (P40)
Take a taxi from Saidaiji Station (approx. 7 minutes)
D-3 Okayama Royal Hotel (P44)
Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 5 minutes) or walk (approx. 15 minutes)
A-3 Sushi, Kappo KIDOAIRAKU (P10)
Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 10 minutes)
Take a taxi from Okayama Station (approx. 12 minutes)
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B-1
D-4
C-20
D-2C-14
D-1
C-16
A-2
OkayamaKorakuenGarden
OkayamaCastle
A-1
AEON MallOkayama
Oka
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ConventionCenter
SymphonyHall
OrientMuseum
PrefecturalMuseum
HayashibaraMuseum
A-17
B-6
B-3
B-4
B-2
B-5
B-7
C-2
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-10
C-13
C-15
C-17
C-18A-5
A-8
D-5
A-10
C-9
C-12
B-1 AEON Mall Okayama (P33)
A-5 Kimono remake & rental CHA CHA (P10)
A-8 fakefood studio la luce dolce (P11)
A-10 H.M.Leather (P12)
A-17 Okayama Sakura Carnival (P25)
A-2 Okayama Korakuen Garden (P8)
A-1 Okayama Castle (P8)
B-2 Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Terrace Okayama (P34)
B-3 Don・Quijote (P34)
B-4 Bic Camera (P34)
B-5 Tenmaya Okayama (P35)
B-6 Okayama Takashimaya (P35)
B-7 Harenokuni Okayamakan (P35)
C-1 milenga (P39)
C-2 Matsushita Udon (P39)
C-4 Hitori Nabe Megu (P39)
C-5 Ryoutei Hokancho (P39)
C-6 Ryoutei Tamachi (P39)
C-7 Korakuen Shikisai (P40)
C-10 ALO ALO (P40)
C-9 Yasai Shokudo Koyama (P40)
C-12 Okinoshiama Ramen (P40)
C-14 Ciel Blue (P41)
C-13 Cafe Fossette (P41)
C-15 Bizen Yasai to Chirori (P41)
C-16 Okonomiyaki Mori (P41)
C-17 Cafe Antenna (P41)
C-18 Cafe Moni (P41)
C-20 Okayama Coffee Place -CLUB RATIE- (P42)
D-1 Hotel Granvia Okayama (P43)
D-2 ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama (P44)
D-4 Hotel Excel Okayama (P44)
D-5 Ark Hotel Okayama (P44)
*Use taxi, bus or tram if needed.
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Okayama City
Okayama Prefecture
Transportation■Train
■Taxi There is a taxi terminal at Okayama Station. Credit card payment is available for most taxi companies.
■TramwayThe tramway goes around the downtown
Okayama. It is a perfect transportation to get to
the popular sightseeing spots.
[Fare] Adults: 100 / 140 JPY *It differs according to the section.
1 Day Pass is available for the tramway (400JPY)
Please check here for
the route map of JR
and the tramway.
■Bus
The bus is the another choice for
intracity transportation.
From the bus terminal at Okayama
Station or Tenmaya Bus Terminal,
the bus routes spread outwardly.
- Ryobi Bus - Okaden Bus
- Shimoden Bus - Uno Bus
- Chutetsu Bus - Megurin
The JR railway network spreads from Okayama
Station outwardly to each area in the prefecture.
Not only for intracity transportation, it is convenient
to access neighboring prefectures.
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2-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita-Ku,
Okayama City
[TEL] +81-86-225-2096 MICHELIN
◀website (English)
See and Feelthe traditional Japan
▶Okayama Castle
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Okayama City
[TEL] +81-86-272-1148
◀website (English)
▶Okayama Korakuen Garden
MICHELIN
Okayama Castle & Okayama Korakuen Garden
Okayama City
SPOT INFORMATION
Wi-Fi
Try “maccha”
traditional
green tea at
the teahouse
in the garden.
These are must-see sites on every visitor’s itinerary.
The Okayama Castle is a very popular sightseeing spot where you can learn and
experience the historical Okayama. The Okayama Korakuen Garden is one of
the best three traditional Japanese gardens in Japan, and has been awarded
three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan tourism guidebook.
Fully bloomed
cherry blossom
showcases spring
at Okayama Castle.
Enjoy the “Japan Beauty” !
The best time to
view cherry blossoms
is about first week
of April.
[Hours] 9:00-17:30 (admission until 17:00)
[Closed] at year end (December 29th-31st)
[Fees] Adult: 300 JPY / 6-15 yrs: 120 JPY
*Combined tickets for Okayama Castle & Okayama Korakuen Garden: 560 JPY
[3/20~9/30]7:30 - 18:00 (admission until 17:45)
[10/1~3/19]8:00 - 17:00 (admission until 16:45)
[Fees] Adult: 400 JPY *High school and younger students: free
*Combined tickets for Okayama Castle & Okayama Korakuen Garden: 560 JPY
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4. Sushi making experience Your trip in Japan cannot be completed without “sushi” .
Why not learning how to make sushi and eat what
you made? An expert sushi chef will teach how to
make them but also the related etiquette.
It'll be nice to have a sushi party with your family
and friends when you return home!
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▶Sushi Kappo KIDOAIRAKU
[Address] 2-9-21 Shimoifuku, Kita-ku, Okayama City
[Closed] Monday
[Hours] Lunch: 11:00-14:30 Dinner: Tue-Sat17:30-21:30/Sun & Holidays17:00-21:30
[Reservation] Ryobi Tours TEL: +81-86-201-2077 Mail: [email protected]
[Cut off] 1week before [Capacity]2~40 people
[Fees] Group / Individual : 3,780 JPY ~*Fee differs according to the sushi you make.
We made sushi!
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[Adress] 1-10-5 Omotecho, Kita-ku, Okayama City
[hours] Thu-Sun10:30-18:30
[Closed] Mon-Wed (available upon a reservation in advance)
[Fees] 3,780 JPY (if returning next day, plus 1,620JPY)
*No credit card accepted
Strolling around the Japanese traditional garden
wearing kimono will give you a very special memory!
The shop has two locations – one in Okayama City
and the other one in Kurashiki City.
You can change at either shop!
6. Rental Kimono wearing
▶Kimono remake & rental CHA CHA
Try and Enjoythe experience attractionsExperience [NIPPON]
Okayama City
Experience Japanese culture and more
1. Dressing with Kimono costume experienceThere are many types of Kimono and at
Okayama Castle, you can try on the
traditional style ones as a feudal lord or as a
princess. Don't miss out this opportunity when
visiting Okayama Castle!
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▶Okayama Castle (second floor)
[Fees] free
[Hours] ①10:00,②11:00,③13:00
④14:00,⑤15:00
[Reservation] not needed
[Capacity] limited to 5 people /hour
*Please refer to Pg. 7-8 for
details about Okayama
Castle
Gorgeous!
The tea ceremony is a Japanese cultural element which is the
root of the "omotenashi" - the spirit of hospitality. The Sazanami
tea house in the garden has unique round windows through
which you can admire the amazing beauty of the garden.
Stop by for a little break to taste 'Japan'.
Experience Bizen ware making, on the first floor of Okayama
Castle keep. Choose 1 design out of 5 and enjoy creating
your own pottery in an hour.
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[Reservation] call +81-86-224-3396 *You can join without reservation if it's not full.
[Fees]1,230 JPY
[Duration] 1 hour *It takes 1 month to complete baking. Shipping fees apply separately.
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2. Bizen pottery making
▶Okayama Castle (first floor)
3. Japanese tea ceremony experience
[Reservation] Ryobi ToursTEL: +81-86-201-2077Mail: [email protected][Fees]650 JPY[Capacity]1~7 people for each time
▶Okayama Korakuen Garden
(Sazanami-no-ma)
Japanese sweets are well known for their variety and artistic
beauty. The designs represent many kinds of flowers or seasonal
scenery of the beautiful nature. They are made by hand which
involves traditional techniques. Why don't you try to make and
taste your own sweets?
5. Japanese sweets making experience
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[Address] 3-11-18 Kitanagase Omotemachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City
[Reservation] Okayama Visitors & Convention association Mail:[email protected]
[Cut off] 1week before [Fees] 2,500 JPY [Capacity]4~8 people
[Workshop Hours] every Tue, Fri, Sat 13:30-17:00 *except for mid December to early January
[Duration] 1.5 hours
at "Sazanami-no-Ma" in Okayama Korakuen Garden
*Please refer to Pg. 7-8 for details
about Okayama Korakuen Garden
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Okayama City
9. Food sample making
Try and Enjoythe experience attractions7. Painting "Manekineko" lucky cat
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we are
Lucky Cats
Manekineko Art Museum is the only museum in the country
dedicated to “manekineko” lucky cat statues, specifically.
“Manekineko” figures are traditionally used to invite people
or wealth into one's life or business.
Why don't you join the "Manekineko" painting workshop?
You can make your own lucky cat. It will be perfect
souvenir for yourself!
[Address] 865-1 Kanayamaji,
Kita-ku, Okayama City
[TEL] +81-86-228-3301
[Fees] 1,300 JPY *Separate charges are applicable for entrance:Adult 600 JPY / 6-15yrs:300 JPY
[Reservation] call +81-86-228-3301
[Hours]10:00 – 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
[Closed] Wednesdays (open Wednesdays on New Year's, Obon, and on national holidays)
▶Manekineko Art Museum
"Tsumami Zaiku" is a traditional Japanese craft. Beautiful flowers
are made with kimono fabric. At the workshop, you can make a
brooch, a hair accessory, or a strap.
▶Kimono KANAMITSU
8. Tsumami Zaiku accessory making
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[Reservation] Okayama Visitors & Convention association Mail: [email protected]
[Fees] 2,000 JPY~ [Capacity]6~15 people [Duration] 1.5 hours
[Hours]10:00-18:00 [Cut off] 2 weeks before
[Things to make] Brooch, hair accessory, strap
This is the first food sample making studio in Okayama. There
are sushi, fruit parfait, colorful shaved ice and more...so many
to choose from! Your original food samples can be arranged
to magnets, key chains, and memo clips.
Wow! It’s not a real one!
Can you believe it?
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PA-8▶fakefood studio la luce dolce
[Address] 2-9-1 Hokancho, Kita-ku, Okayama City
[Reservation] Ryobi Tours TEL: +81-86-201-2077 Mail: [email protected]
[Fees] 1,500 JPY ~*Fee differs according to the samples you make. *Extra 150 JPY for a box if needed
[Capacity] 2~40 people
[Hours] Tue - Sun 11:00-19:00 (Closed on Mondays)
10. Pressed flower art 11. Cow leather products making 12. Hariko-no-Tora (swing paper tiger)
Add some flower power to your look
with the dainty and pretty pressed
flower accessories. Visitors can choose
from necklaces, mobile phone straps
etc with seasonal flowers.
The workshop make leather products
using high quality Japanese cow
leather. The leather specialist will kindly
teach you how to make crafts.
Just bring yourself.
Hariko-no-Tora is a head-swinging tiger
figure, and it's decorated as hoping for
the healthy growth of a boy. You can
paint your own tiger and bring it home
with you!
[Address]2747-1 Mitsushitori,
Kita-ku, Okayama City
[Reservation] TEL: +81-86-726-0511
[Fees] 800 JPY [Capacity]1~20 people
[Cut off] 2 weeks before
[Available crafts] necklace or strap
[Hours] 10:00-16:00
[Duration] 1 hour
▶H.M.Leather
[Address] #201 Kaminocho-kaikan,
9-39 Tenjincho, Kita-ku, Okayama City(in cafe Kobo Tenjin)
[Reservation] Okayama Visitors & Convention association
Mail: [email protected]
[Capacity] 2 people~
[Cut off] 1 week before
[Fees] Key chain: 2,500 JPY / coin purse 4,000JPY
[Hours] 11:30-19:00 [Duration] 2~4 hours
▶Resparle Fujiganaru
[Address] 3399-1 Sugano,
Kita-ku, Okayama City
[Reservation] TEL: +81-86-294-1717
[Capacity] 2~100 people
[Cut off] 1 week before
[Fees] 1,800JPY
[Hours] 11:00-16:00
[Duration] 1 hour
OTH
ER A
TTRA
CTIONS & PHOTO SPOTS
Floating big peach boat
d
own the river♫
This is Okayama's new attraction,
the cute peach boat!
Enjoy the river flowing between
Okayama Castle and
Okayama Korakuen Garden!
A national treasure!
Explore the historical architecture!
Kibitsu Jinja Shrine was designated national
treasure. The unique architectural technique
used for the shrine is called "Kibitsu Zukuri
building".
It is an unique building in Japan!
[Address] 931 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City[TEL] +81-86-287-4111
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Find the Peach Boys in the city!
@Okayama StationWhat are they watching?▶
Okayama is well-known for the legend of “Momotaro the Peach Boy”.
Momotaro and his party (a dog, a monkey and a pheasant) are
everywhere in the city!
There is the cool one
and the cute one.
Did you find them?
Let's take some
pictures with them!
◀@Okayama Station He must be the cutest peach boy in the city!
◀Wow!
Even manholes
represent Momotaro!
▶Cafe & Restaurant & Boating Hekisuien[Address] 1-6 Korakuen, Kita-ku, Okayama City [TEL] +81-86-272-1605 [Fees] 1,600JPY / 20minutes [Capacity] Max 3 people (2 Adults + 1 child)
▶Kubo Farm
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D-10
A-25
Kibichuo Town
A-13 Okayama Joba Horse Club (P18)
A-14 Kibi-no-Mori Botanical Garden (P18)
A-15 Astro Cottage Galileo (P18)
B-8 Roadside Station KAMOGAWA ENJO(P37)
B-9 Roadside Station KAYO (P37)
D-6 Kibi Kougen Resort Hotel (P45)
D-7 D-8
D-9 D-10
Kibichuo Town Homestays
(P15/45)
A-19 Ukankei -autumn leaves- (P26)
A-27 Yoshikawa Hachiman-gu Shrine(P32)
A-28 Soja-gu Shrine (P32)
A-23 Yume Farm "Haru" (P30)
A-25 Nishida Farm (P30)
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KibichuoTown
Okayama Prefecture
Access to Kibichuo Town
■From JR Okayama Station
■From Okayama Airport : [Taxi] approx. 20 minutes
■Local taxi service
- Kayo Transportation: + 81-866-56-7201 - Kayo Taxi: + 81-866-54-1098
- Nanba Taxi: + 81-866-54-1513 - Kamogawa Taxi: + 81-867-34-1000
Rental bike is convenient to explore the town!
Ride the new electric bicycle, it is
even easier to ride on the hilly road!
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- [Chutetsu Bus] approx. 1 hour
*Take Kibi Kogen / Rehabilitation Center Line from bus stop no.6 at Okayama Station East Exit Bus Terminal.
- [JR Hakubi Line] Get off at Bicchu Takahashi Station (50 minutes) >> [Bihoku Bus] 30 minutes
- [JR Tsuyama Line] Get off at Kanagawa Station (30minutes) >> [Chutetsu Bus] 30 minutes
- [Taxi] approx. 45 minutes
[Where can you rent?] 1. Roadside Station KAMOGAWA ENJO [Address] 2325-1 Uedanishi, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture [TEL] +81-867-34-1717
2. Roadside Station KAYO [Address] 1974 Kita, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture [TEL] +81-866-55-6008
[Rental Fees]
3 hours: 2,000 JPY / 1 day: 3,000 JPY
[Open] March to November
(closed from December to February)
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Experience and Enjoythe Japanese Homestays
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▶Homestay MICCHAN
**Host families are trained about what Halal is and how to welcome Muslim guests.
Halal ingredients, seasonings are prepared.
For reservation, call +81-866-54-1301 (Kibichuo Town Hall 9:00 - 17:00 )
Come and experience Japanese agricultural lifestyle with us!
▶Homestays in Kibichuo Town
[Access to Kibichuo Town] Approx. 15 minutes by car from Okayama Expressway, Kayo IC
[Room rate] Elementary and Junior high school students: 5,500JPY/night, High school students: 6,500JPY/night, Adults: 8,000JPY/night
[Rooms] 4~5 pax / house
[Meals] Jointly prepared with guests and host families
I am Micchan! We have a very big
garden full of vegetables and a hand-
made outdoor pizza oven. We will serve
you fresh vegetables and we
can enjoy cooking together!
[Address] 1355 Uedahigashi, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
▶Homestay IKENOUE
[Address] 3649 Suwatani, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
▶Homestay YUKI-CHAN
I am Yuki-chan, a host mother of this more
than 100 year old very typical traditional
Japanese style house. My husband and
I have our own rice field and
vegetable gardens. We are
looking forward to welcome you!
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Homestays in Kibichuo Town!
Kibichuo Town
Experience Japanese Lifestyle
Host Families
Mr. Wira had a great experience
in the homestay. He was satisfied
with the Japanese homy, heartful
and warming accommodation.
Tell us how you enjoy it!
1) Please tell us what you experienced during the homestay.
> It feels like home. The host, Micchan, really resembled our
own grandma. Very kind hearted, warm welcoming atmosphere,
and most importantly : she really is a good cook!
I really like the house. It has history and it feels very traditional Japanese.
There is their own garden and rice field. We pick our ingredients for cooking just
from the garden in front of the house! How fun!
The environment is very quiet although the location is just next to the main road.
Micchan cannot speak english, but we can communicate well.
Thanks to the translate app. Cannot wait to go back there!
2) Would you recomend this homestay
to your friend?
> Sure, I already did!
▶ Review from Mr. Wira
1) How was the homestay? Tell us how you felt.
> This homestay is not an usual rent-a-house kinda thing.
You actually stay with a host family, live in their house as guest and eat their
home-cooked foods. From our experience, we also helped Micchan to pick fruits
and vegetables such as blueberries at their farm. We then learned on how to make
a scrumptious blueberry rice for our dinner. It was an unforgettable, unique experience
for me and my friends.
The most important thing is, Micchan is a very considerate host when it comes to our
religion practices. She understood what should and what should not be eaten,
provided a comfortable place for us to pray and so on. I truly recommend this
homestay to Muslim friends as it is not only felt homely, but safe and cosy as well.
▶ Review from Mr. Mawardi
Mochi making with your host family Trying to cook Japanese food with the traditional kitchen stove
Halal dedicated cooking tools
Our house was originally built 100 years ago. It has been partly renovated into a modern style house. We can enjoy cooking together in the spacious kitchen. Located on a very quiet hill, we can look over a beautiful rice field. Let’s enjoy strolling on the early hours of the morning!
[Address] 110 Suwatani, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
▶Homestay TAEKOWe used to be dairy farmers, so we still have some cows and goats on our property. As soon as you see them, you will feel relaxed and they will heal your mind! During July to August, you can enjoy corn picking in our farm. It is wonderful and so sweet!
Instagram @ wiranurmansyah
Mr.Mawardi was impressed how the host family understandsabout Muslims. He also enjoyed cooking with her.
Instagram @ mawardiyunus
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Relax and Refresh
Activities in Kibichuo
Kibichuo Town
Casual & relaxing cycling tour
Horse
therapy
Okayama Joba Horse Club
Kibi-no-Mori Botanical Garden
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[Address] 1506-109 Shimogamo, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
[TEL] +81-867-34-1787
[Hours] 9:00 - 16:00 *between the months of April and November
[Closed] Wed (next day if Wed is holiday)
▶Okayama Joba Horse Club
[Address] 2393-11 Uedanishi, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
[TEL] +81-867-34-9911
[Hours] 9:00 - 18:00
[Close] Tue afternoon & Wed (next day if Wed is holiday)
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Astro Cottage GALILEO
▶Astro Cottage GALILEO
[Address] 1506-150 Shimogamo, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture [TEL] +81-866-54-1301 (Kibichuo Town Hall)
[Hours]15:00 –10:00 of next day [Capacity] up to 5 people
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▶Kibi Cycle cycling tour
▶Kibi Cycle bicycle rental
[Fees] 3,000 JPY ~ *Fee differs according to the tours.
[Capacity] up to 6 people
[Cut off] 2 days before the tour
* The tour fees include an electric bicycle, a helmet, gloves, tour guide (Japanese), and insurance.
[Fees] 2,000 JPY for 3 hours / 3,000 JPY for 1 day
* The tour fees include an electric bicycle, a helmet and gloves.
kibily co.,ltd ([email protected])
1. Roadside Station KAMOGAWA ENJO [Address] 2325-1 Uedanishi, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
2. Roadside Station KAYO [Address] 1974 Kita, Kibichuo Town, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
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Kibichuo Town is calm and heart warming place. You will see
welcoming people and the landscape of rice fields under the
blue sky. This is a great "get away" location for visitors seeking
relaxation and nature.
Why don't you enjoy the casual cycling tour here?
▲In August, the corn-piking tour is fun! The corn in Ueda Farm is
edible raw and is super sweet! In November, you can enjoy the
autumn leaves tour and visit some beautiful colored leaves viewing
spots in town. Leasurely take a bike ride and feel the nature!
[Contact / Reservation]
[Where you can rent]
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This beautiful and serene botanical garden is set
in the mountains in northern Okayama Prefecture.
In fact, the view from the main garden looks out
over a mountain range that carries the viewer’ s
eye far away. Relaxing and peaceful, there is
something in bloom in all seasons.
Families welcome! Kids can have fun and try
the "glass slider"!
GALILEO is an astronomical observatory with an accommodation facility to experience local nature and a
360-degree panoramic view from the peak of a hill. The computerized, 30-centimeter reflector telescope is
set up within the dome. The facility is equipped with a kitchen so you may bring and prepare all your own meals.
You can also enjoy your own BBQ under the starry sky with a group or a family.
This horse park rehabilitates retired race horses
and make them into horses for riding lessons
and horse therapy sessions. A certified and
experienced trainer helps to lead the horses,
an insurance of safety and pleasant experience.
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Maniwa City
A-18 Kayabe Jinja Shrine (P25)
A-20 Kimendai (P26)
A-21 Hiruzen Jerseyland (P26)
A-22 Hokubo Cosmos Hiroba (P26)
A-29 Katsuyama Ohina Matsuri (P32)
A-26 Hiruzen Kogen Cultivate Blueberry Garden (P30)
A-16 Yubara hot spring “Suna-yu” (P23)
B-10 Hiruzen Kogen Center (P38)
B-11 Roadside Station Kaze-no-Ie (P38)
D-11 Yubara Hot Spring Hakkei (P45)
D-12 Yubara Kokusai Kanko Hotel Kikunoyu (P45)
D-13 Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen (P45)
D-14 Hotel Hiruzen Hills (P45)
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Okayama Prefecture
Access to Maniwa City
■Access to Yubara area
■Local taxi service- Ochiai Taxi : +81-867-52-0325 - Kuse Taxi : +81-867-42-0215
- Katsuyama Taxi : +81-867-44-2075 - Hiruzen Taxi : +81-867-66-2535
- Hokubo Taxi : +81-866-52-2554 - Angel Service : +81-867-52-7611
- Hatsumoto Taxi : +81-867-44-3185 - Fukumoto Taxi : +81-867-44-3175
- Take Hinomaru Jidosha Express bus from Okayama Station West Exit Bus Terminal (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Take Chutetsu Bus (bound for Katsuyama) from Okayama Station East Exit Bus Terminal (1 hour 55 minutes) and get off at Katsuyama bus stop >> Take the community bus "Maniwa-kun Bus" for 30 minutes
■Access to Hiruzen area - Take Chutetsu Bus (bound for Katsuyama) from Okayama Station East Exit Bus Terminal (1 hour 55 minutes) and get off at Katsuyama bus stop >> Take the community bus "Maniwa-kun Bus" for 1 hour
- 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Okayama City
Maniwa-kun Bus is
ideal for transportation
between Yubara and
the Hiruzen Area!
Adult (over 13yrs):200 JPY/ ride, 6-12yrs:100 JPY
Hiruzen area
*refer to next page for Yubara area
*refer to next page for Hiruzen area
You can thoroughly enjoy
Maniwa City!
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Enjoy a day in Hiruzen area
Maniwa City
Hiruzen kids snow park
QWhen is the
SNOW SEASON
in Maniwa City?
AIt usually snows
from December to
Temperature: -2℃ ~ 9℃
March. But the best time
is from mid January to
mid February to enjoy
the amazing world of
white!
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▶ Hiruzen “Yuki-Koi” Snow Festival
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Fun! Fun! Fun!
[Tour Application] Email to “[email protected]”
[Open] January to March
[Fees] Adult 5,000 JPY / 6-17 yrs old 4,500 JPY (including rental snow shoes and stocks)
*For the 2 hour course you get 1,000 JPY off.
Note: Rental ski-wear, gloves and snow boots are available at Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen.
▶ Hiruzen snow shoe trekking
Great landscape
dressed in snow
A fun and safe place for a family with kids to
play with snow! Sledding is free. Visitors can enjoy
tubing and the Tigers Rider inflatable bouncer.
It opens between late December to March.
Rental ski-wear, gloves and snow boots are
available.
▶Hiruzen kids snow park
[Adress] Kamifukuda, Hiruzen, Maniwa City (in front of the Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen)
[TEL] +81-867-66-2501 [Open] December to March (12/22 - 3/10 for 2019) *depends on snow accumulation
[HOURS] Mon - Fri 9:00 - 16:00 Sat, Sun & holidays 8:30 - 17:00 *closed if the snow depth is not adequate
Snow shoe trekking
Hiruzen “Yuki-Koi” Snow Festival
Many snow attractions and activities are available – igloos,
sledding, walking in snow shoes and more! Enjoy some local
traditions and foods! A thousand of igloos are lit up with
candles at night. A special live music concert also creates
fantastic dream-like atmosphere with the snow.
[Date] First Sat & Sun of February every year
[Place] Hiruzen Kogen, Restaurant Shirakaba-no-oka
[Address] 1205-281 Kamifukuda, Hiruzen, Maniwa City
[Where to rent?]
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▶Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen
▶Hotel Hiruzen Hills
Hiruzen area is ideal for cycling! There is a 30km cycling path
and you can enjoy the view of imposing Hiruzen Sanza mountains.
Rental bikes are available at the Hotel Hiruzen Hills, and
Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen. Get cycling map there and visit fun
spots in the area!
Ride a bike and enjoy the entire area in Hiruzen!
Be active! Hiruzen river trekking
▶Hiruzen river trekking
[Tour Application] Email to “[email protected]”
[OPEN] May to October [Fees] Adults: 5,000 JPY / 10 - 18 yrs: 4,500 JPY * Rental helmet, life jacket, gloves and raincoat are available. Please bring some towels and extra clothes.
Trek along the river, climb rocks! Just count "1,2,3" and
jump into the water! This will be one of your most exciting
and unforgetable experience! Enjoy the trekking tour with
a well-trained tour guide to "Yamanori Valley" in Hiruzen
which have 20 to 30 waterfalls.
It's fun & refreshing!
Ice cream making experience
Do you know how to make
ice cream? Yes! Easy!
Just roll a ball!
Let's make a tasty ice cream
with Hiruzen jersey milk.
▶Hiruzen Kogen Center
[Application] TEL:+81-867-66-3600
[Fees] 600 JPY
[Capacity] 1~60 people
[Duration] 50 minutes
Grab a rope and be like Tarzan! Get a thrill on the swinging suspension bridge! Have fun in forest of Hiruzen!
Exciting Adventure!
"Boken-no-Mori" in Hiruzen
▼Website(English)
▼See more details
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Hiruzen Sanza
Challenge walking on snow! This 2-km trekking is just fun, but not
so hard. It is good for beginners, children and even the elderly
people. More than just walking on snow you can try some games
or try to find and observe the footsteps of animals. Briedfly said,
enjoy the nature. The regular course takes about 3 hours.
Great outdoor activities
Roll the ball!
*Please refer to Pg. 45 for details about the Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen.
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Maniwa City
What is the " O N S E N " ?
SpringQuality
Effect: Alleviation of neuralgia, muscle pain,
joint pain, chronic digestive problem,
cold constitution and recovery from
physical exhaustion, skin beautifying
Relax and enjoy the “Roten-buro”
under the beautiful stars.
For Muslim guests,
“Kazoku-buro” the private
indoor bath is also recommended.
RELAX and
Refresh
yuamigiJust use
and try Onsen!
Tips
Gorgeous dinner at Yubara hot spring HAKKEI
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What does this mark mean? Let’ s find it in Yubara area!
“Onsen”, there are many hot springs across Japan and they are very popular. There are
many different types of Onsen. The Roten-buro, an open-air bath in which you can enjoy
the nature and the surrounding scenery; an indoor bath, the Kazoku-buro, a private or
family bath which can be reserved for a private use; and the Ashi-yu in which you can
put only your feet with your clothes on. Hot springs often have very high mineral contents
and thus said to be therapeutic and beneficial for health and beauty. Onsen will surely
relieve your fatigue and refresh yourself.
Landmark of Yubara hot spring
“Suna-yu”“suna-yu” is the landmark of
Yubara hot spring located
just below the dam on the
Asahi River where visitors
can enjoy the free
outdoor baths.
"Roten-buro" @ Yubara Kokusai Kanko Hotel KIKUNOYU (see Pg. 45)
"Kazoku-buro"@ Yubara hot spring HAKKEI(see Pg.45)
to enjoy hot spring
for Muslim guestsWarm and relaxing! Hot springs in Yubara area.
Spring type: Hypertonicity alkali
high temperature spring
ASHI-YU
foot bath
Free “Ashi-yu” foot
bath is located in
central Yubara hot
spring area.
Warm up your feet
and relax. It relieves
the weariness your
travel.
*Free-of-charge
*For daytime use only
This is called “YUAMIGI” and it’s a piece of
clothe for women who would like to cover
their body in hot springs. It is ideal for Muslimah!
You can use a towel to cover the shoulders
until you are soaked in the hot bath.
It is available for rental or for sale at the
receptions of the Onsen inns in Yubara area.
Luxurious meals are one of the
best things about an onsen tour!
After relaxing in the hot spring,
enjoy an authentic Japanese
meal to its fullest. A savvy chef
carefully selected each seasonal
ingredient to cook the best
meals of the season.
There are two Peach Mark hotels
that serve Muslim friendly menu.
(Advance reservation is required)
Not only pork and alcohol free
but ha la l cer t i f ied cook ing
seasonings are also used. The
Kikunoyu serves Japanese halal
beef.
*Please refer Pg.45 for more
information about these hotels.
See more information at the Yubara hot spring website (English)▶▶
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