First built in 1597, this black-walled fortress was named the “Crow Castle” on account of its jet-black walls. Due to heavy bombing during World War II, the current structures are mostly 20th-century reproductions carefully built according to the original layout. Thankfully one building, the tsunami yaguru, remained undamaged. 
Step inside the six-tiered central keep to find a museum exhibition dedicated to the castle’s construction and history. Walking around the grounds itself reveals some clues as to the castle’s former glory, with unearthed foundations hinting at buildings lost to time.
If you fancy trying your hand at some local handicrafts, then book in advance for a session at the on-site pottery studio, where you can make your very own bizen-yaki piece — a kind of pottery native to the region.
After finishing up at the castle, it’s worth taking the time to head across the river to Korakuen Garden and the Okayama Prefectural Museum, both of which are just a couple of minute’s walk away!

这座黑墙堡垒始建于 1597 年，因其漆黑的墙壁而得名 "乌鸦堡"。由于第二次世界大战期间遭到猛烈轰炸，现在的建筑大多是 20 世纪根据原始布局精心建造的复制品。值得庆幸的是，有一座建筑--海啸屋古鲁（tsunami yaguru）未遭破坏。 
走进六层的中央城堡，就能看到一个博物馆，专门展出城堡的建造和历史。在城堡周围漫步，还能发现一些关于城堡昔日辉煌的线索，出土的地基暗示着那些已经消失在时间长河中的建筑。
如果您想亲手制作一些当地手工艺品，可以提前预订现场陶艺工作室的课程，在那里您可以制作自己的 bizen-yaki 作品--一种当地土生土长的陶器。
游览完城堡后，您还可以到河对岸的后乐园（Korakuen Garden）和冈山县立博物馆（Okayama Prefectural Museum）转转，步行几分钟即可到达！

这座堡垒位于冈山旅游热点的中心，其精心修复的建筑是日本城堡建筑的典范。        

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冈山城 

冈山的黑墙堡垒历经坎坷，但经过精心修复，非常值得一游。

這座黑牆堡壘始建於 1597 年，因其漆黑的牆壁而得名 "烏鴉堡"。由於第二次世界大戰期間遭到猛烈轟炸，現在的建築大多是 20 世紀根據原始佈局精心建造的複製品。值得慶幸的是，有一座建築--海嘯屋古魯（tsunami yaguru）未遭破壞。 
走進六層的中央城堡，就能看到一個博物館，專門展出城堡的建造和歷史。在城堡周圍漫步，還能發現一些關於城堡昔日輝煌的線索，出土的地基暗示着那些已經消失在時間長河中的建築。
如果您想親手製作一些當地手工藝品，可以提前預訂現場陶藝工作室的課程，在那裏您可以製作自己的 bizen-yaki 作品--一種當地土生土長的陶器。
遊覽完城堡後，您還可以到河對岸的後樂園（Korakuen Garden）和岡山縣立博物館（Okayama Prefectural Museum）轉轉，步行幾分鐘即可到達！

這座堡壘位於岡山旅遊熱點的中心，其精心修復的建築是日本城堡建築的典範。        

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岡山城 

岡山的黑牆堡壘歷經坎坷，但經過精心修復，非常值得一遊。

Right in the heart of Okayama’s sightseeing hotspot, this fortress’s lovingly-restored buildings make it a great example of Japanese castle architecture.        

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Located on the Seto Inland Sea, roughly halfway between Hiroshima and Kobe, Okayama is a fantastically accessible but often overlooked pocket of Japanese culture, food, and nightlife.

This is the mythical homeland of Momotaro (“Peach Boy”) — a popular figure of folklore who was born from the center of a peach. He’s now the prefecture’s official mascot, so expect to see his rosy-cheeked smile everywhere.

While Momotaro came out of a fruit, visitors to Okayama have plenty of chances to get tucked into them. The climate of this sunny prefecture is perfect for groves and vineyards which produce some of the most delicious fruit around.

Okayama isn’t short on sightseeing spots either. The capital, Okayama City, has a fantastic castle and one of Japan’s three most famous gardens. Head a little further out to Kurashiki to visit its well-preserved canal district. Further still and you’ll find Bitchu-Takahashi, home to the oldest castle and only surviving mountaintop fortress in the entire country: Matsuyama Castle.

If you’re more into the contemporary then the historical, consider taking a trip to Inujima, one of Japan’s famous art islands. It literally means “Dog Island,” but don’t get too excited — it isn’t filled with puppies. What it is filled with is a great collection of modern art, housed at a converted refinery named the Inujima Seirensho Art Museum.

The land of Peach Boy is a pleasant and welcoming place at every turn, with plenty to justify a stop of a few days or more on your Japan journey.

冈山濒临濑户内海，位于广岛和神户之间，是日本文化、美食和夜生活的发源地，交通便利，但却常常被忽视。

这里是神话中桃太郎（"桃童"）的故乡，桃太郎是民间传说中一个从桃子中心诞生的人物。桃太郎现在是该县的官方吉祥物，所以到处都能看到他红润的笑容。

虽然桃太郎是从水果中诞生的，但来到冈山的游客也有很多机会吃到水果。冈山县气候宜人，阳光充足，非常适合种植果树和葡萄园，这里出产的水果美味可口。

冈山也不乏观光景点。首府冈山市拥有一座梦幻般的城堡和日本三大名园之一。再远一点，您可以去仓敷参观保存完好的运河区。再往前走，您会发现比丘高桥（Bitchu-Takahashi），这里有日本最古老的城堡和唯一幸存的山顶堡垒：松山城。

如果您更喜欢现代而非历史，可以考虑去日本著名的艺术岛屿之一--犬岛。它的字面意思是 "狗岛"，但不要太兴奋--岛上并没有养满小狗。这里有一个由炼油厂改建而成的犬岛圣人所美术馆，收藏了大量现代艺术作品。

桃之国处处洋溢着温馨怡人的气息，有足够的理由让您在日本之旅中停留几天或更长时间。

跟随传说中的桃之郎的脚步，探索日本最宜人、最富饶、最具历史意义的地区之一。                                       

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这里有日本最受欢迎的民俗人物，有保存最完好的历史遗迹，还有来自濑户内海的美味海鲜。

岡山瀕臨瀨戶內海，位於廣島和神戶之間，是日本文化、美食和夜生活的發源地，交通便利，但卻常常被忽視。

這裏是神話中桃太郎（"桃童"）的故鄉，桃太郎是民間傳說中一個從桃子中心誕生的人物。桃太郎現在是該縣的官方吉祥物，所以到處都能看到他紅潤的笑容。

雖然桃太郎是從水果中誕生的，但來到岡山的遊客也有很多機會喫到水果。岡山縣氣候宜人，陽光充足，非常適合種植果樹和葡萄園，這裏出產的水果美味可口。

岡山也不乏觀光景點。首府岡山市擁有一座夢幻般的城堡和日本三大名園之一。再遠一點，您可以去倉敷參觀保存完好的運河區。再往前走，您會發現比丘高橋（Bitchu-Takahashi），這裏有日本最古老的城堡和唯一倖存的山頂堡壘：松山城。

如果您更喜歡現代而非歷史，可以考慮去日本著名的藝術島嶼之一--犬島。它的字面意思是 "狗島"，但不要太興奮--島上並沒有養滿小狗。這裏有一個由煉油廠改建而成的犬島聖人所美術館，收藏了大量現代藝術作品。

桃之國處處洋溢着溫馨怡人的氣息，有足夠的理由讓您在日本之旅中停留幾天或更長時間。

跟隨傳說中的桃之郎的腳步，探索日本最宜人、最富饒、最具歷史意義的地區之一。                                       

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這裏有日本最受歡迎的民俗人物，有保存最完好的歷史遺蹟，還有來自瀨戶內海的美味海鮮。

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The home of Japan’s favorite folkloric character, some of its best-preserved historical sites, and amazing seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.

Okayama’s black-walled fortress hasn’t had an easy life, but it’s fantastically-restored state makes it well worth a visit.

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The archipelago of Japan consists of four main islands, eight regions of Japan, and a total of 47 prefectures between them, each with their own diverse traditions, culture, food, and history. Hokkaido is the main northern island, followed by Honshu (home to Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Chugoku), Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Okinawa islands to the southwest.

Discover the unique offerings of each region by checking out the Japan areas above, like the coastal prefecture of Shizuoka (home to hot springs, Mt. Fuji, and a booming agricultural industry) and Nara Prefecture (which boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites). While Japan might be perceived as a tiny country (the archipelago is smaller than the state of California), the nation is diverse in climate and culture. Each area of Japan has its own staple produce and regional Japanese cuisine.

Not only can you explore the popular destinations of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, but there are also a variety of other areas in Japan ranging from adventurous spots for daredevils to super-rural areas where visitors can connect with the land and people. From climbing Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka to indulging in matcha tea in Uji to enjoying island life in Okinawa (considered to be Japan’s Hawaii), these Japan areas each offer diverse experiences and ample opportunity for exploration. To make your Japan travel planning a little easier, browse these area pages where you can discover Japan tourist attractions, Japanese food experiences, and more!

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Delve into Japanese food culture, discovering the distinctive and diverse range of Japanese dishes which are sometimes sophisticated, sometimes hearty and comforting, but always delicious. These Japanese foods offer a window into the world of “washoku” (Japanese cuisine), which made UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2013.	


There’s worldwide appreciation for Japanese food, with Tokyo boasting the world’s highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants for the 12th year in a row in 2019. Not only is Japan home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the world, but the Japanese cuisine (“washoku”) is also celebrated as one of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritages. The main staples of Japanese food include rice (in various forms from steamed white rice to mochi), soy products (tofu, soy sauce, miso soup, natto), fish (sashimi, bonito flakes, grilled salmon), seaweed (kombu, nori, wakame), noodles (soba, udon, ramen), and tsukemono (Japanese pickles). Different regions of Japan also have their own specialty foods. Osaka, considered “The Nation’s Kitchen” is the birthplace of takoyaki, Kyoto is famous for tofu and yuba, and Okinawa is known for goya champuru (bittermelon stir fry). Many regions in Japan have their own special twists on dishes like Japanese ramen, nabe (hot pot), and ozoni (mochi soup eaten on New Year’s Day). Explore the Japanese foods above and learn about the diversity of Japanese cuisine, then perhaps you can join a food experience and learn to make Japanese food during a cooking class, become an expert on Japanese sake or tea during a tasting experience, or discover your new favorite type of ramen during a ramen tour. The landscape of Japanese food is evolving, so eating in Japan is always an adventure, with restaurants and chefs riffing on traditional and modern foods, Eastern and Western cooking styles and flavors, and creating inventive eats like chocolate ramen, matcha beer, or ridiculously pillowy Japanese pancakes. Discover your new favorite Japanese food here on byFood and delve deeper into Japanese food culture.

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Tucked away in the charming streets of Okayama, Kobashi Kinzo Shoten offers a unique dining experience that blends the traditional and contemporary. Known for its creative izakaya fare and extensive beer bar selection, this establishment invites you to a cozy escape from the hustle and bustle.

The menu is a delightful fusion of Japanese and Western styles, featuring meticulously crafted sashimi platters, succulent skewers, and artistic creative dishes. With a focus on fresh, local ingredients, every meal becomes an exploration of taste, often accompanied by a wide variety of sake and exotic cocktails.

Located just a short stroll from JR Okayama Station, the venue's hidden alley locale adds to its allure, presenting itself as both a stylish retreat and a secret gem in the heart of Okayama. Inside, the dim lighting and elegant decor create a moody and intimate atmosphere perfect for quiet dinners, business meetings, or romantic dates.

The award-winning chef has a knack for innovative pairing and presentation, bringing a sophisticated edge and meticulous care to each dish. Patrons often remark on both the taste and visual appeal of the meals. Service tends to be attentive yet leisurely, encouraging guests to savor their time here.

Though finding this "hidden bar" might take a moment, the discovery is indeed rewarding. With rooms designed for different group sizes and events, Kobashi Kinzo Shoten makes an ideal locale for intimate gatherings, marked by its elegance and gastronomic excellence.

Kobashi Kinzo Shoten in Okayama is known for its creative izakaya cuisine and extensive sake selection, making it a hidden gem ideal for a stylish dining experience.

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Oden

Ganmodoki, nestled in the heart of Kita Ward, Okayama, is a culinary gem offering a unique fusion of traditional Izakaya and Oden delights. This captivating restaurant invites diners to experience a flavorful journey through its exceptional dishes, crafted meticulously with the finest ingredients. With a focus on both Izakaya (Tavern) and Oden-style dishes, patrons regularly praise the delicate balance of flavors, particularly noting delights such as the delicately seasoned oden or the rich, creamy uni soy sauce with raw yuba.

Situated just a short walk from Okayama Station, Ganmodoki provides an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly blends modern Japanese aesthetics with a warm, inviting ambiance. The seating arrangements, including a cozy counter area, encourage intimate dinners or friendly gatherings, while the decor adds a touch of contemporary charm that complements the vibrant menu offerings.

The culinary experience at Ganmodoki is enriched by the attentive service of the staff and the meticulous attention to detail paid by the chef. Customers frequently highlight the exceptional service and the carefully selected menu of Japanese sake, with more than ten varieties available for pairing with their meal. Sake enthusiasts will appreciate the thoughtfully curated drink selection that enhances each savory bite.

A visit to Ganmodoki isn't complete without savoring its signature oden, where the oden egg is noted for its half-boiled perfection, a testament to the chef's innovative spirit. As a beloved community favorite, Ganmodoki stands out as a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable Japanese culinary experience in Okayama. Whether for a casual dinner or an important date night, Ganmodoki offers the perfect backdrop for dining in style.

Ganmodoki fuses Izakaya with oden near Okayama Station, known for its delectable flavors and varied sake pairings.

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Okayama is a seaside city, and capital of the western prefecture of the same name, famous for its black walled “Crow Castle.” In the city lives a sushi chef who is an expert in aging fish in the historic Tokyo style to allow the umami flavors of the flesh to develop fully.

Before this Edomae sushi is served, guests dine on a generous range of starters including shrimp in steamed caster and grilled salmon. Around twelve pieces of nigiri follow this, each bursting with flavor. Expect classic styles such as saltwater eel and tuna. Here, history and tradition take precedence over innovation, an approach which is justified with every bite.

Well-aged fish can be even more delicious than freshly-caught, as proven at the workshop of Okayama’s sushi grandmaster.                

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Uosho was awarded one star by the MICHELIN GUIDE OKAYAMA 2021. Mr. Hiroshi Yamamoto, the eldest son of the second-generation owner, inherited the restaurant from his father in 2019, keeping the essence of the restaurant's taste and techniques.

In addition to anago and tamagoyaki (specialties at Uosho), the main ingredients are seasonal fish and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, such as octopus from Shimotsui, sea bream, and red clams. The "Omakase Nigiri'' lunch (from 6,600 yen) includes an assortment of sashimi and 15 or 16 nigiri. 

The restaurant is attracting attention as a place where customers who are new to high-end restaurants can feel the true pleasure of sushi. Why not visit Uosho when you visit Okayama?

Uosho was awarded one star in MICHELIN GUIDE OKAYAMA 2021. In addition to anago and tamago-yaki (both specialties at Uosho) the main ingredients are seasonal fish and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, such as octopus from Shimotsui

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