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Local Attractions(Gardens & Nature)

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Gardens & Nature

Beautiful Gardens & a Tapestry of Seasons

From Tsuyama's Shurakuen to Okayama's Korakuen, fans of traditional Japanese gardens will be captivated by the artistry of the past.
For fans of the outdoors, the Hiruzen Highlands offer all sorts of fun in the sun.
Wine lovers will find something new and exciting at Hiruzen Winery and the local cheese factory.

Okayama

Okayama

Shurakuen

History Gardens Nature

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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

History Gardens

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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

Nature

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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

Café

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Hanauri Café

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

Colorful flowers for sale at this combination shop & café.

Mahora Farm

Experience

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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

Dogs OK Experience Café Nature

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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

Nature

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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

Nature

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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

Nature

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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

Nature

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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

Dogs OK Experience Café Gourmet Nature

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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

Café Gourmet

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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

Gourmet

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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

Gourmet

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Hiruzen Yakisoba

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

Maniwa Agri-Garden

Café Gourmet

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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

Nature

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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

Experience Café

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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

Experience

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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.

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