Golden Week in Okayama: Southern Attractions You Can’t Miss 🏞️✨

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Continuing from the northern part, here’s the much-awaited Okayama Southern Edition! Though these spots are more popular, they’re still enjoyable even during Golden Week, with manageable crowds for a great experience. If you want to avoid the peak holiday crowds, definitely add Okayama to your list!

Here are 18 recommended spots in Okayama (and a few on Naoshima, apologies to Kagawa Prefecture), all from personal experience. Feel free to add more suggestions!

Top 18 Spots in Okayama’s Southern Region 🗺️
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (Kurashiki City)
15-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station
Kurashiki River Boat Ride (Kurashiki City)
15-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, buy tickets at Kurashiki-kan
Okayama Castle (Okayama City)
10-minute walk from Okayama Tram's "Shiroshita" Station
Korakuen Garden (Okayama City)
10-minute walk from Okayama Tram's "Shiroshita" Station
House Project - Gojō Shrine (Naoshima Town)
Pumpkin Sculpture (Naoshima Town)
Chichu Art Museum (Naoshima Town)
You can take photos in the outer corridors, but the interior galleries don’t allow photography. Please respect the museum’s rules!
Japan Toy Museum (Kurashiki City)
Enjoy the perfect blend of culture, art, and nature while exploring Okayama and Naoshima! 🌸
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