Step back in time at Asahi-ken, a beloved local gem that has been winning hearts since the Showa era. With its nostalgic downtown charm and welcoming atmosphere, this spot is all about simple, comforting, home-style flavors. Enjoy sushi, rice bowls, set meals, and more-or pick up beautifully prepared side dishes and bento boxes to go!

Asahi-ken
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A true local gem since 1950, Fuji-ya serves straight, thin noodles in a rich, soul-warming pork-bone-based soy sauce broth. It even earned a Michelin Plate in the 2021 Michelin Guide Okayama-how cool is that? To avoid the crowds, we recommend visiting during off-peak weekday lunch hours.

okayama.chukasoba.fujiya
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Get ready for a sweet treat! Founded in 1877, Kikko-do began with the founder’s dream to create a local signature sweet-leading to the now-legendary Mura-suzume. At their Sansute Okayama location, you can even watch fresh Mura-suzume being baked right before your eyes and grab some to go!

Kikko-do

Cheers to discovery! Nihonshu Bar Kamon is nestled in the lively shopping district just outside Okayama Station. This charming spot offers a chance to sample both local Okayama sake and varieties from all over Japan-beautifully paired with their creative, delicious small plates.

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Step into a masterpiece of tranquility. Built by Ikeda Tsunamasa, the second lord of the Okayama domain, this vast strolling garden was designed as a place for peaceful retreat. Wander through open lawns, serene ponds, gentle hills, tea houses, and seasonal blooms.
Recognized as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty since 1952, it’s also a cultural heritage site and boasts three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan!

Okayama Korakuen Garden

Prepare to be awed by this striking landmark! Built in 1597 by Ukita Hideie, a close ally of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the castle’s three-story, six-tiered tower stands on a rare pentagonal base-an architectural curiosity in Japan.
With its dramatic black clapboard exterior, it’s famously nicknamed Ujō, or Crow Castle.

Okayama Castle

Luxury awaits! Directly connected to Okayama Station, Hotel Granvia Okayama is a top-rated city hotel known for its spacious lobby, extensive facilities, and warm hospitality. It proudly holds three stars in the Michelin Guide. Their on-site restaurants are popular not just with guests, but with locals too!

Hotel Granvia Okayama

Talk about convenience! Located inside JR Okayama Station, Via Inn Okayama offers direct access from both the central entrance and the Shinkansen exit. Head up to the 5th floor of the Sun Station Terrace Okayama West Building, where you’ll be welcomed by bright, open views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Plus, the building is packed with restaurants, souvenir shops, clothing stores, and more-perfect for a quick shopping spree!

Via Inn Okayama