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| OKAYAMA CITY |
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Okayama City is a thriving commercial, industrial and cultural hub in Chugoku District in
Western Japan. Nationally renowned 'Korakuen Garden' is a source of great local pride; as well,
it is a major gateway to Inland Sea National Park and Shikoku, the nation's fourth largest island.
The area is favored by beautiful landscapes and a natural setting that offers a different look with
each passing season. Numerous landmarks dot the city, including historic Okayamajo Castle
and one of Japan's three most admired parks in 'Korakuen Garden' constantly improved and
renewed since the 1700s. Other top-notch attractions are several excellent art museums. Fresh
and deliciously prepared seafood available only from Seto Inland Sea and delectable local fruit
in season will amply satisfy the visitor with a gourmet's penchant for fine cuisine. Full of
surprises and an exciting destination, Okayama is progressing steadily as a transportation hub
for the entire Chugoku-Shikoku region via convenient air, rail and highway infrastructure.
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| 1. Okayama Korakuen Garden | 2. Okayamajo Castle |
 Lord Tsunamasa (17th C.) It took over ten years to complete
magnificent 'Korakuen'. Designed in the 'Kaiyu' (scenic
promenade) style each turn of a path presents the visiting
stroller with a new, surprise viewpoint of streams, ponds, hills
and tea houses.
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 The 'Crow Castle' as it is known for its
stark, eye-catching black exterior is a
magnificent reminder of ancient and
historic regional glories. Constructed in
1597, it is currently a museum; Okayamajo
Castle also presents a grand, panoramic
view of the city, Asahi River and Korakuen
Garden from its lofty turrets.
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| 3. Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | 4. Hayashibara Museum of Art |
 The Okayama Prefectural Museum of
Art was founded to foster cultural
activities by introducing local and
foreign artists and exhibiting works
connected to Okayama.
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 Hayashibara Museum of Art is
noteworthy for Oriental furniture,
fine arts, calligraphy, Noh costumes
and medieval weapons. Seasonally, a
theme-based exhibition focuses on
one segment of the splendid
collection.
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| 5. Yumeji Art Museum | 6. Okayama Orient Museum |
 Yumeji Art Museum displays the
artist who was the major artistic force
driving Japan's turn of the century
'Art Nouveau' movement.
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 Okayama Orient Museum is Japan's
only public museum displaying 3,000
Middle East art and artifacts from the
cradle of civilization.
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