Summary
I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights.
Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen!
The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to board a train just by showing the screen of your smartphone to the station attendant at the ticket gate.
This article is the second part. We hope you will also try Okayama Gourmet Travel using this plan as a reference.
(Be careful not to miss the train as it is a very tight schedule!)
*Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change.
Read the first part of the article
Itinerary (Day 2)
13:34 Chugoku Katsuyama Station
After finishing the hormone udon, we went from Tsuyama Station to Chugoku Katsuyama Station.
At the entrance of the station, there is a curtain right away!
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Chugoku Katsuyama Station, located in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, is a station on the West Japan Railway (JR West) Hime-Shin Line. It is the center of the Katsuyama district of Maniwa City and is also the busiest station in Maniwa City.
14:00 Katsuyama Townscape Preservation District
It is Okayama’s first townscape preservation district!
The town is full of cute curtains of various patterns.
Goodwill expresses the character of the store.
Retro mailboxes were found!
It was still in use.
Locations used for film locations
It was located by the river!
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Katsuyama Machinami Preservation District, located in Katsuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, is a famous tourist attraction. This is the first townscape preservation district designated in Okayama, and is a spot where visitors can feel the history of Katsuyama, which prospered as an inn town on the Izumo Highway. The town is lined with houses with old-fashioned white walls and latticed windows, making it a pleasure just to walk around.
15:30 Gallery Cafe BlueBee
Arrive at destination!
A gallery is attached to the cafe next to the cafe.
The coffee and fruit waffles are very good ✨.
The menu looks like this!
The fruit waffle with coffee is a great value.
Next to cafe space
The gallery is filled with works of art.
I was surprised the moment I received it!
It is a huge waffle with a lot of cream and fruit!
The cream is light and refreshing, so even though it is so large, it is easy to eat.
Another surprise!
The coffee is also super extra large. Goes very well with waffles!
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Gallery Cafe BlueBee is a café and shopping spot located in Katsuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. The café is well-reputed by word of mouth for its delicious coffee and fruit waffles. A gallery is also located next to the café, where visitors can appreciate art works.
19:02 Kurashiki station
From Chugoku Katsuyama Station, take the Hime-Shin Line and transfer to the JR Hakubi Line at Niimi Station.
Kurashiki Station is a very large station with many stores, including souvenir shops and cafes!
station building
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Kurashiki Station, located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, is a station of West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The Bikan Historical Area can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes. You can also take a bus from the airport to Kurashiki. There are many stores such as souvenir shops and cafes around Kurashiki Station.
19:20 Miso Katsu Ume no Ki
We came to a popular restaurant in Kurashiki!
It is famous for its non-fried miso katsu.
The interior is very warm and inviting.
The store is very friendly.
4 miso katsu bento boxes (1000 yen)
I’m glad they have takeout.
Because it was not fried, it was not crispy, but rather the meat was soft and tender, wrapped in a skin!
Is it OK to eat as much as you want because it’s healthy?
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Misokatsu Ume no Ki is a popular miso katsu restaurant located in Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The unique oven-baked cooking method of miso katsu is enjoyed by women, children, and the elderly alike.
20:00 Court Hotel Kurashiki
Here is the hotel for the second day.
The Bikan Historical Quarter is close by, making it convenient for sightseeing!
Large chandelier
The lobby is full of luxury!
Stylish room with indirect lighting!
The floor is Kurashiki denim-colored.
The window overlooks the city of Kurashiki!
Breakfast is a buffet.
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Court Hotel Kurashiki” is an accommodation located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. It is located near the Bikan Historical Quarter, convenient for sightseeing. According to reviews, the hotel is rated as having good access to nearby sightseeing spots.
Itinerary (Day 3)
09:30 Court Hotel Kurashiki
Departing from the hotel, the third day also started with a gourmet trip!
09:40 Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
The streets are very tasteful.
There was also Jeans Street!
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The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a sightseeing spot in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy the atmospheric scenery of white-walled warehouses, sea cucumber walls, and rows of willow trees. Word of mouth has rated it as a place you will want to visit again, with its emotionally rich streets and many fashionable stores.
10:00 MOYOYA
We returned to Kurashiki Station!
Okayama is all about fruit! So we went to a fruit sandwich store.
Buy a mixed sandwich (350 yen)!
Inside are strawberries, pineapple, orange, and pink grapefruit.
The combination of the cream and the sweet and sour fruit is perfect!
You will finish eating it in no time.
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MOYOYA is a restaurant in Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, where you can enjoy fruit sandwiches. The fruit sandwiches are made with fruits from Okayama, allowing you to enjoy the local flavor.
11:18 Kasaoka Station
From Kurashiki Station, take the JR Sanyo Main Line to Kasaoka Station.
The station has a port nearby!
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Kasaoka Station, located in Kasaoka City, is a station on the West Japan Railway (JR West) Sanyo Main Line. It is a popular starting point for trips and can be reached on foot when heading to Kasaoka Port. There are many restaurants and souvenir shops in the area, making it a convenient place for tourists.
11:30 Chinese Soba Noodles, Idehara
The last stop on the food tour is a restaurant where Kasaoka Ramen is served!
The chicken broth and chicken chashu pork are excellent.
You can easily recognize it because of the big blue sign!
Inside, there is a counter seating area, and the menu is limited to Kasaoka Ramen.
That’s why it’s delicious!
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Chuka-Soba Idehara, located in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, is a ramen restaurant where Kasaoka ramen is served. The most distinctive feature of Kasaoka Ramen is the chicken meat called “Kashiwa Chashu” on top of the chicken broth soy sauce flavored ramen. This “Idehara” is also known as a representative of such Kasaoka Ramen. It is only a 5-minute walk from Kasaoka Station for easy access.
12:30 Kasaoka Port [Sumiyoshi] (route)
All the gourmet food I wanted to eat in Okayama!
I am now heading to the outlying islands. The waiting room was very beautiful.
This is about the number of bottles!
Regular and high-speed vessels are available.
The boarding area looks like this!
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Kasaoka Port is located in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. It is used by tourists and locals as a departure point for shipping routes to remote islands. It is known as a port that is well-liked by the local people.
13:14 Manabe Island
Arrive at the remote island, which can be reached in about an hour from Kasaoka Port!
The majority of the island can be explored on foot.
Lots of cats on the island.
All cats are friendly.
They are there when we go to the shade.
Very nice atmosphere as you walk into the alley.
Let your feet do the walking and you may find a nice path!
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Manabe Island is located in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. It can be reached by a one-hour boat ride from Kasaoka Port. The elegant townscape of Honoura and Manabe Junior High School, which was used as a movie location, are must-sees! The main tourist spots can be visited on foot.
13:40 Kasaoka City Manabe Junior High School
We found a middle school with a wooden structure that is still in use today!
They can also tour the inside.
After playing with the cat, we went to Kasaoka Port.
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Kasaoka Municipal Manabe Junior High School, located in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, is a wooden-built junior high school still in use today. Many visitors come to see the nostalgic appearance of the building, which is also a popular sightseeing spot. By touring the exterior and interior of the building, you will be able to experience the history and culture of the area. We encourage you to visit.
18:00 Okayama Station
From Kasaoka Station, use the round trip pass to return to Okayama Station.
The original transportation cost is 7,800 yen, but thanks to the round-trip pass, you save 3,700 yen✨.
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Okayama Station is a station of West Japan Railway Company (JR West) located in Kita-ku, Okayama City. It takes only 50 minutes from Osaka by Shinkansen bullet train and less than one hour from Kyoto. You can also take a sightseeing train, SAKUBI-SAKURA, to Tsuyama Station.
