Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
The Land of Sunshine, known for its mild coastal climate, historic canal warehouse districts, and sweet white peaches.
Latitude: 34.6618
Longitude: 133.9344
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Subheading: The Land of Sunshine, known for its mild coastal climate, historic canal warehouse districts, and sweet white peaches.
Capital / Main Hub: 34.6618
Nearest Airport: OKJ (Okayama)
Access from Tokyo: Sanyo Shinkansen (3h 15m)
Recommended Stay: 1-2 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter | Koraku-en Garden | Okayama Castle
Signature Dish: White Peaches & Barazushi
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Attraction Names:
- Inujima Island
- Bitchu-Takahashi
- Kurashiki
- Okayama
Did You Know?:
- Nicknamed 'Land of Sunshine' for recording fewer rainy days than almost anywhere in Japan
- Kojima district in Kurashiki is recognized as the world capital of handcrafted selvedge denim
- Folk hero Momotaro was born here