Okayama is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in Western Japan. Known for its historic castle and the beautiful Korakuen gardens, it’s also famous for its peaches and Momotaro, the “Peach Boy” who is a folklore hero for the town. The city sits along the Asahi River and offers scenic views of the Seto Inland…
We travelled to Japan for the first time recently. Here’s how we spent our 21 nights in Japan… as well as some reflections on how I’d do things differently if I had my time again. Tokyo – 2 nightsAccommodation: Hotel Sunroute GinzaWe chose to stay in Ginza to get our bearings on arrival in Tokyo….
Himeji Castle is the largest and arguably most visually-stunning castle in Japan. A must visit if you’re traveling through the Kansai region. We decided to visit as a half-day stopover as we traveled between Okayama and Kyoto on our 21 day trip of Japan. Leaving Okayama by Shinkansen at around 9:30 in the morning, we…