• Nicknamed the 'Land of Sunshine' and boasting iconic sites such as the Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama prefecture offers an exceptionally scenic and historic destination.
• Within the Okayama Castle Grounds, visitors can admire the unique “black” castle tower. Inside the main keep, you will be able to learn about Japan's warring-states period.
• Nearby Korakuen is one of Japan’s three most famous gardens. This large garden used to serve as an exclusive relaxing place for the feudal lords.
• Okayama is also known for its historical townscape. This old merchant town is known as the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. The streets are covered on both sides with old Japanese-style storehouses and former family residences dating back to the time when the city was an important trading and distribution hub. The area is bisected by a willow-lined canal.
• Join this 1-Day tour of Okayama for a picturesque journey through the history of Japan.

This castle, which is said have been completed in 1597, was built during a chaotic and violent period of Japanese history known as the Sengoku Period. From the 15th to 16th century, Japan was ravaged by civil wars. By the end of this time period, the country had mostly split into the Western and Eastern Armies, with Okayama serving as a key strategic location for the army in the West. The castle which we can observe today is a replica built in 1966 given the original’s destructing during World War II. The stories of three generals who are deeply connected to the history of Okayama Castle are highlighted in the museum located within the Main Keep. Your guide will walk you through the different exhibits and provide you with the historic details and context necessary to understand the importance of this castle. You will also be able to explore the castle grounds and observe the main tower’s unique black exterior which helped it earn its nickname of “Crow Castle.”