What to do and see in Okayama, Chugoku: The Best Tours

In addition to watching Kyogen, you will learn the historical background of Korakuen and Kyogen. After the performance, you can go up on the Noh stage, which is not usually open to the public. This experience is offered in Japanese, with readings in Japanese and English, making it a great experience for a wide variety of people. Kyogen is said to come from the same source as Noh, also a traditional Japanese art form. While Noh is based on myths and historical stories and mainly consists of dance, Kyogen is a comedic performance of stories from daily life. It does not use any large-scale stage set but expresses everything with words and gestures. Kyogen is characterized by its ability to take ordinary people's daily lives and folk tales and turn them into a "joke" by highlighting human habits and natures.

Inclusions: Kyogen Viewing Fee

Exclusions: Admission fee for Korakuen Garden (410 yen)

Uncover the little-known treasures of Yakage Town on a one-day insider walking tour with a local guide. Explore the ancient route that the feudal lords took when they walked to Edo (the old name for Tokyo), visit Yakage Honjin where samurai and dignitaries stayed, local businesses that have been in operation for over 200 years, still making the same goods.  Marvel at the Edo architecture and visit specialty food shops to sample artisan Japanese sweets, sample freshly picked fruit and vegetables. As you walk, you'll learn the history of this town and meet locals that have lived in the town for generations.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

As one of the oldest Japanese traditional sweet makers in Okayama prefecture, Sato Gyokuundo has been delighting customers for over 180 years. The signature products of this shop include the yuzu (a citrus hybrid of sour mandarin and Ichang papeda) orange that has been preserved, the sweet potato cracker with special flowers placed in the center, about 90 different varieties of flowers are used each year. Lastly, a mixture of honey, citrus and rice flour steamed together to produce a brown gelatin sweet which is wrapped in a bamboo leaf. The shop offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can taste test the sweets before buying.

Inclusions: Language guide to help with the workshop., All tools and ingredients will be supplied., Free samples and final made sweets from the workshop can be eaten after the process., Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from Yakage Town.

･ Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata) ･ The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen". - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains - Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines - JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima) - Unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses. - Usable at "EKIRIN" rent-a-cycle shops within the pass's usage area. * For reserved seats, please purchase a Limited Express Reserved Seat Ticket from a JR-WEST Ticket Office or other location before boarding.

Inclusions: Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass

Exclusions: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama), Conventional lines on Kyushu Island

･ Sanyo-San'in Area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below (Reserved seats) - Reserved seats on SANYO SHINKANSEN (Shin-Osaka⇔Hakata) ･ This pass can be used for "Hello Kitty Shinkansen". - The Limited EXPRESS 'HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, YAKUMO, SUPER HAKUTO (INCL.Kamigori⇔Chizu) etc.' - Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines - JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima)

Inclusions: Sanyo-San’in Area Pass 7 Day

Exclusions: Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo), Bullet Train "KYUSHU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)

･ San'in-Okayama Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'YAKUMO,SUPER HAKUTO (INCL.Kamigori⇔Chizu) etc.' - Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines * These trains below cannot be used

Inclusions: San'in-Okayama Area Pass 4 Day

Exclusions: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Hakata)

･ Kansai-Hiroshima Area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Hiroshima) ･ The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen". - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO (Kyoto⇔Kamigori) etc.' * A separate fare is required for traveling on SUPER HAKUTO (Kamigori⇔Tottori) and SUPER INABA (Kamigori⇔Tottori) - Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines - JR WEST MIYAJIMA FERRY (Miyajimaguchi⇔Miyajima) * For reserved seats, please purchase a Limited Express Reserved Seat Ticket from a JR-WEST Ticket Office or other location before boarding.

Inclusions: Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass 5 Day

Exclusions: Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Hiroshima⇔Hakata), Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo), Bullet Train "KYUSYU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)

･ Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama) ･ The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen". - Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Kanazawa⇔Joetsu-Myoko) - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains 'HARUKA, THUNDERBIRD, KUROSHIO, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO (Kyoto⇔Kamigori) etc.' * A separate fare is required for traveling on SUPER HAKUTO (Kamigori⇔Tottori) and SUPER INABA (Kamigori⇔Tottori) - Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines * For reserved seats, please purchase a Limited Express Reserved Seat Ticket from a JR-WEST Ticket Office or other location before boarding.

Inclusions: Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass 7 Day

Exclusions: Bullet Train "HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN" (Joetsu-Myoko⇔Tokyo), Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo), Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata), IR Ishikawa Railway or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway

Kansai WIDE Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map ･ Valid trains are below; - Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama) ･ The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen". - Non-reserved seats on Express Trains HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO, SUPER INABA, etc. - Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines * For reserved seats, please purchase a Limited Express Reserved Seat Ticket from a JR-WEST Ticket Office or other location before boarding.

Inclusions: Kansai WIDE Area Pass 5 Day

Exclusions: Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo), Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata), Bullet Train "KYUSHU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)

You can visit of the beautiful Japanese gardens with castle in Okayama and old Japanese street with canal in Kurashiki.

Inclusions: Guide is licensed or certified

Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Please pay the train tickets and lunch for a guide.(13500 JPY round ticket Hiroshima ⇔Kurashiki)