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

In 1687, daimyo (feudal lord) Ikeda Tsunamasa ordered his vassal Tsuda Nagatada to begin the construction of a new garden. The groundwork took 13 years until 1700, but since then the garden has retained most of its original appearance across the Edo period (1603-1868) until the present day. The garden was used as a retreat for the daimyos as well as a place for entertaining their guests, although people of the fiefdom too could visit it on certain occasions. As time went by, successive daimyos slightly modified the garden adding and removing hills, lawns, ponds and buildings, but the initial concept of Korakuen as a wide, bright space offering beautiful inner and outer vistas remained constant and unaltered. In 1884, the ownership of Korakuen was transferred to Okayama Prefecture and the garden was opened to the general public: since then it is carefully managed as a historical cultural asset to be passed down to future generations.

This 15-km long route runs past ancient burial grounds and temples.

Feel nature and relax in Hiruzen Jersey Land with our premium soft serve ice cream!! Hiruzen Jersey Land is located at a foot of Mt.Kamihiruzen surrounded vast meadow. You can enjoy rare jersey beef steaks and rich taste sweets, in the restaurant and shop. From northside of the meadow,you can see the great views of mountains with lovely jerseycows. We also have dog run and horse-riding park. Feel nature and relax in Hiruzen Jersey Land with our special soft serve ice cream!! Feel nature and relax in Hiruzen Jersey Land with our premium soft serve ice cream!! From northside of the meadow,you can see the great views of kamihiruzen mountains with lovely cows.