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11 Memorable Historic Streets in Okayama

11 Memorable Historic Streets in Okayama

After paying your respects at Kibi Shrine, the setting of the Momotaro legend, experience the legend of Ura and the scale of the ancient mountain castle at the ruins of Kinojo Castle, and enjoy the spectacular mountaintop views!
After lunch at a popular udon, bread, or cafe in Soja City, spend the afternoon seeing the five-story pagoda of Bitchu Kokubunji Temple that stands out against the countryside, strolling through the ancient tombs of Kibiji (Zozan and Sakuzan), and leisurely enjoying the stunning rural scenery.
To conclude your trip, if you're heading back to Okayama city, pick up some original Kibi dango as a souvenir.

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Category: 和食｜歴史｜町並み
Area: Okayama

1. Kibitsu Shrine
↓30 minutes by car
2. Kinojo Castle
↓15 minutes by car
3. Recommended Lunches in Soja (3 options)
・Yokota Handmade Udon (Popular Kamameshi)
・Industry (Popular Soja Bakery)
・Coffee and People (Traditional Japanese-style Cafe)
↓10 minutes by car
4. Bitchu Kokubunji Temple and Komorizuka Tomb
↓10 minutes by car
5. Zozan Tomb (4th Largest Tomb in Japan)
↓50 minutes by car
6. Koeido Main Store (Original Kibidango)

Kibitsu Shrine
Kibitsu Shrine in Okayama City is the Ichinomiya of Bitchu Province, known as the setting of the Momotaro legend. The national treasure "Kibitsu-zukuri" main hall and the beautiful 360m corridor are m
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Kinojo which became a model for the island of demon Momotaro story
Ki Castle is located in Soja, Okayama Prefecture, it is the was built from the Asuka period, also became Onigashima model of Momotaro, is a fortress located at an altitude of 397 meters.
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Local love! Yokota Handmade Udon
This long-established handmade udon restaurant is located along Route 180 in Soja City. It is loved by locals for its generous portions and value-for-money, including set meals with tempura, bukkake,
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Famous bakery of Soja INDUSTRY
Is the bread of the famous bakery industry in popularity in Soja.
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Oyarenai traditional Japanese cafe "Coffee and Hito"
This stylishly renovated cafe in an old house in Misu, Soja City, has a lovely atmosphere. It's a hideaway surrounded by the warmth of wood, and is popular for its nel drip coffee, handmade soba noodl
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Tower of quintuple of Bitchu Kokubunji Temple
Bitchu Kokubunji is the temple is located along Kibiji of Soja also famous as a cycling road.
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Koumorizuka Tumulus
Located near Bitchu Kokubunji Temple, this is a keyhole-shaped tumulus measuring approximately 100m in length that is believed to have been built in the late 6th century. You can enter the tumulus (ex
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Hiroei-Do Honten, the birthplace of Kibidango
Kibidango is a popular souvenir from Okayama. Koeido Honten (Koeido Honten) is the original creator of kibidango, a long-established store founded 160 years ago.
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11 Memorable Historic Streets in Okayama

Kibitsu Shrine

Kinojo which became a model for the island of demon Momotaro story

Local love! Yokota Handmade Udon

Famous bakery of Soja INDUSTRY

Oyarenai traditional Japanese cafe "Coffee and Hito"

Tower of quintuple of Bitchu Kokubunji Temple

Koumorizuka Tumulus

Hiroei-Do Honten, the birthplace of Kibidango

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