LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Katsuyama Historical Townscape

45 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Katsuyama

Known as "Noren Town", this beautiful area is characterized by the beautiful noren curtains that grace each entryway.

Gozenshu Sake Tsuji Main Shop

45 min. by car/
Maniwa-shi Katsuyama 116

One of Okayama's major sake breweries. The café in the remodeled brewery building is know for its amazake latte.

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area

90 min. by car/
Kurashiki-shi Hommachi

This historical area is known for its canals and photogenic scenery.

Joto District Historical Townscape

5 min. by car/Tsuyama-shi Hashimoto-machi~Higashishin-machi

A 1.2km stretch of townscape along the former Izumo Road in eastern Tsuyama.

Tsuyama Hakuaishi Yokono Washi Paper

30 min. by car/
Tsuyama-shi Kamiyokono 1874

Beautiful Japanese papercrafts that have a long history in the Mimasaka area. Try your hand at making some paper as well.

Tsuyama Horumon Udon (Hashino Shokudo)

6 min. by car/
Tsuyama-shi Kawasaki 549-9

A true gourmet delight, the sauce of this horumon udon has been handmade for over 120 years.

Sakushu-gasuri Craft Museum

5 min. by car/
Tsuyama-shi
Nishiima-machi 77

Experience the traditional craft of local kasuri weaving techniques.

Josai Romankan Museum

5 min. by car/
Tsuyama-shi Tamachi 122

The scent of coffee perfumes the air in this Taisho-era museum.

Tsuyama Machi no Eki Market

6 min. by car/Tsuyama-shi Nishiima-machi 18

A machi no eki (local shop) in the heart of the Sakushu Folk Museum. Find locally-grown fruits and vegetables, handmade deli items, and classic snacks.

Tamachi Bunka Store

3 min. by car, 7 min. walk/Tsuyama-shi Tamachi 19

A cute retro cafe in Castle Town Tsuyama.

Tsuyama Fushigikan Museum

3 min. walk/Tsuyama-shi Sange 98-1

800 + animal specimens from around the world are on display.

Kojima Jeans Street

90 min. by car/
Kurashiki-shi Kojima Ajino

The birth place of Japanese denim, jeans fans will be in heaven.

Fukiya Furusatomura Townscape

90 min. by car/
Takahashi-shi Nariwa-cho Fukiya

The brick-red roof tiles lend a hint of yesteryear nostalgia to this lovely townscape.