Best around Okayama Spot List

``Okayama Kokusai Hotel'', also known as ``Okayama's State Guest House'', is a harmonious combination of modern elements and the atmosphere of a good old hotel. This historic hotel is located on the hill of Higashiyama in Okayama City, surrounded by nature where you can enjoy the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn.This historic hotel was once used by the imperial family. In the lobby, pillars made of red pine, Okayama's prefectural tree, and Bizen ware murals remain, giving a sense of the atmosphere of the time the hotel opened. With various types of guest rooms including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms, it is recommended not only for sightseeing in Okayama but also for workdays. You can enjoy an elegant time at the on-site restaurant for both breakfast and dinner.

A guesthouse built in the image of a soy sauce storehouse, located in Fukiya Furusato Village, a Japanese heritage site where the good old days still remain. Located at the top of a mountain at an altitude of 550m, in the middle of nature, time flows slowly. Old-fashioned events and customs remain, you can feel the warm connections between people, and experience the nature of the four seasons, and you can spend a rich life while experiencing the cherished Japanese lifestyle. It is very quiet in the mornings and evenings, and you can wake up to the birds' voices in the morning. On clear days, you can see a starry sky. At this guesthouse, you can experience an organic lifestyle surrounded by handmade items that are kind to the global environment and your body. All linens, amenities, and drinks are organic. Detergents are environmentally and body-friendly. *Only electric fans are used in the summer. The shared kitchen is equipped with pots, seasonings for self-cooking (sashi-sushi-seso), and tableware. Electricity generated from natural energy is used. In winter, you can stay warm with a wood stove. There is also homemade composting, recycling of unwanted clothes, gift boxes of ingredients and seasonings, etc. Next to the guesthouse, there is a library, co-working space, cycling, and rental space.