Saker att göra i Okayama

The driver was very nice. We didn't know we'd pass a huge torii gate along the way, and she specifically pointed it out to us. Luckily, we made a detour to take photos; otherwise, we would have almost missed an interesting sight! 😆

Jag använde 3 olika pass: Kurashiki, Okayama slott och Okayama Ichibangai. Jag använde inte passet till Korakuen eftersom det var för varmt för att promenera den dagen. För Kurashiki, kom ihåg att lösa in passet vid turistcentret till höger efter att du lämnat stationen. Okayama slott kan lösas in direkt vid biljettkassan och för glassen på första våningen. För Ichibangai-passet måste du lösa in det vid informationsdisken. Det var mycket prisvärt att använda två 3000-yen-rabatter på ABC för att köpa skor.

Purchasing Okayama Castle tickets on Klook is very convenient; simply present your voucher at the ticket counter for entry. Okayama Castle is beautiful and historically significant. You can also visit Korakuen Garden from the South Gate, or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll around the area.

I had a wonderful kimono experience in Kurashiki! The staff was incredibly kind and patient, letting me try different options until I found the kimono I loved. The whole process felt very personal — from dressing in all the layers to choosing the bag and shoes. She also did my hair and used the kanzashi I had made earlier in my trip, which made it even more special. Afterwards, she took photos of me around Kurashiki. Even though it was the end of sakura season, the canal and streets were still beautiful. She gave helpful posing tips and encouraged my own ideas. Overall, a really warm and memorable experience. I was unsure at first how it would feel as a foreigner, but the reactions were very kind and positive. Highly recommend this Kimono experience if you're visiting Kurashiki.