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Summary
Travel Itinerary 10:00 Kagoshima Station 10:30 Kagoshima Student Uniform Museum 11:00 Jeans museum 1 – Betty Smith – (Betty Smith Jeans museum 1) 12:00 Sun Lemon 13:30 Floating sauna fuu sauna 15:30 Ojigatake 16:00 belk
10:00 Kagoshima Station
10:30 Kagoshima Student Uniform Museum
11:00 Jeans museum 1 – Betty Smith – (Betty Smith Jeans museum 1)
12:00 Sun Lemon
13:30 Floating sauna fuu sauna
15:30 Ojigatake
16:00 belk
Summary
Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.From Kojima Station, rent a car and drive to various spots for sightseeing!There are many places to visit that are unique to Kojima, such as the Uniform Museum and the Jeans Museum, as well as local retro cafes, stylish cafes with spectacular views, the now popular sauna, and finally, nature spots.Unfortunately, the weather was unfavorable, but it was still a healing trip with a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea.When you go to Kojima, please refer to this page!
*Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change.
Travel Itinerary
10:00 Kagoshima Station
The trip starts at Kojima Station.Jeans hanging at the station entrance!
We will rent a car near Kojima Station and set out immediately.
Kojima Station, located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, is the transportation hub of the Kojima area and the starting point for travel and commuting. Jeans hung at the station entrance are a distinctive feature of the scenery. Kojima Station is also used as an access point to nearby tourist attractions and commercial facilities, contributing to the revitalization of the area.
10:30 Kagoshima Student Uniform Museum
The first spot we visited was the Kojima School Uniform Museum.Kojima is actually a production center of school uniforms. This is a place where you can learn about the history of school uniforms.
Trying on uniforms
On the second floor of the museum, there is a corner where visitors can change into their uniforms and take pictures.
You can freely choose the uniform you want to wear from the sailor uniforms, school uniforms, and blazers on display.We tried on our favorite uniforms and took pictures to commemorate the occasion.
The Kojima School Uniform Museum, located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, is a museum where visitors can learn about the history of Kojima, a production center of school uniforms. In addition to exhibits related to school uniforms, there is a corner on the second floor of the museum where visitors can try on school uniforms and have their pictures taken.
11:00 Jeans museum 1 – Betty Smith – (Betty Smith Jeans museum 1)
Next came Japan’s first Jeans Museum. Kojima is also famous for jeans!
This is a spot where visitors can learn about the jeans production process and the history of denim.
Jeans Museum No. 1 – Betty Smith – located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, is Japan’s first jeans museum, where visitors can learn about the jeans production process and the history of denim. The exhibits are extensive and the place is a must-see for jeans lovers.
12:00 Sun Lemon
It was time for lunch, so I went to a local retro coffee shop for lunch.I felt like I was back in the Showa era.
Symbol of Sun Lemon
A large lemon is the landmark. You can easily find the place by this landmark.There are also mornings!
Interior
The atmosphere is retro, like a coffee shop from the 80’s.
lunch
Sunset” 800 yen Great volume!I am happy with the contents like a morning set that can be eaten at any time of the day.
Sun Lemon is a café spot located in Kojima Ogawa, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The interior has a retro atmosphere and can be used as a pure coffee shop. The cute lemon objet d’art is a landmark, and cream soda is a popular menu item. It is filled with fruit and is very drinkable. It is also said to have been used as a location for an artist’s music video.
13:30 Floating sauna fuu sauna
Once our stomachs were satisfied, we then went to the sauna, the main attraction of the trip.
You can enjoy a sauna with a spectacular view, and there are also plans to rent out the entire building. Swimsuits and hats are available for rent!
shower
Shower room next to the sauna. Here I changed into a bathing suit and immediately went to the sauna.
cold bath
The water bath is a Shigaraki-ware tub designed for sauna.
air bath
You can also take a superb outdoor bath in the shade of the trees while listening to the sound of the waves.
View from inside the sauna
The Seto Inland Sea can be seen from the sauna.The weather was a bit bad this time, but it would have been more beautiful if it had been sunny.
A drink after sauna
After getting ready in the sauna, order a drink.
drink
Setouchi Lemon Oropo 550 yen Refreshing and delicious.
Uki Sauna is a sauna spot located in Kojima Karakoto-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. It features a sauna with a spectacular view, and swimsuits and hats are available for rent, so you can visit empty-handed. According to reviews, it has a reputation for being relaxing with a spectacular view.
15:30 Ojigatake
After getting ready in the sauna, we went to Ojigatake.
From Ojigatake, there is a spectacular view! (Too bad the weather was a little bad…)
sign (e.g. roadside, in park, etc.)
The view from Ojigatake looks like this. Panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea✨.
Ojigatake, located in Kojima Karakoto-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, is a viewpoint from which the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea can be seen. It is used as an outdoor and sightseeing spot. It offers a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea. You need to climb 1260 steps to the top of the mountain, but the view from the top is breathtaking, and if the weather is clear, you can even see the Seto Ohashi Bridge.
16:00 belk
Stop by the café at the top of Mt.You can enjoy excellent sweets and coffee while enjoying the spectacular view from Ojigatake. A relaxing and blissful time.
Interior
The interior of the restaurant has a sense of freedom.If the weather was nice, the view would be spectacular!
menu list
I get lost in the variety…they all look delicious.
Cheese terrine and iced coffee
Cheese terrine 550 yenIced coffee 550 yen
Located in Kojima Karakoto-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, the cafe “belk” is situated on the summit of Mt. Ojidake and offers a great view of the Seto Inland Sea. You can enjoy delicious sweets and coffee while admiring the beautiful scenery.