2025 Maniwa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Hiruzen 1 DAY TRIP The Okayama Destination Campaign 2023🌈 is being held in Hiruzen, Okayama until August 27th. An event in collaboration between masking tape "mt" and Okayama's tourist attractions◎This time, it will be held in 4 locations. Of course, it's a spot you can enjoy even outside the event period 🥺✌️ 📌GREENable HIRUZEN ⏰/ 9:00-17:00 Closed: Wednesday (next weekday if Wednesday is a public holiday) 🚗/1205-220 Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City 📌Trattoria Kenal ⏰/Closed: Wednesday [Mon, Tue, Thu] 11:00-18:00 (L.O. 17:30) [Fri, Sat, Sun, Holidays] 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30) 🚗/515-4 Kajiya, Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 📌Hiruzen Herb Garden Harville 💰/¥300 ⏰/9:00-16:30 Closed: Wednesdays, December-March. Open every day in July-August 🚗/1480-64 Nishikayabe, Hiruzen, Maniwa City 📌Hiruzen Winery ⏰/10:00-17:00 🚗/1205-32 Kamifukuda, Hiruzen, Maniwa City 📌Hiruzen Jersey Land ⏰/9:30-16:30 🚗/956-222 Nakafukuda, Hiruzen, Maniwa City Just under 2 hours on the highway from Okayama Station. During the event period, on weekends and holidays, there is a direct bus from Okayama Station to Hiruzen Plateau 🚌 Reservations are required, so please be careful if you plan to use it. Other recommended places in Hiruzen are Shiogama no Reisui and Kaze no Ie ◎ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #SummerWeekendTrip #Okayama #OkayamaTrip #Hiruzen #HiruzenJerseyLand #HiruzenPlateau #DomesticTrip #GirlsTrip #ChugokuRegion

A famous hot spring located about 2 hours by bus from Okayama city! Yubara Onsen. It's wonderful to bathe in the hot water while looking at the beautiful river, mountains, and dam. #hotspring #autumntrip #westjapan #okayamatrip #okayamasightseeing #yubaraonsen

The "Thousand Year Cherry Tree" is a designated natural monument of Okayama Prefecture! ︎ The tree is 18m tall and is a type of Higanzakura. According to legend, Emperor Go-Daigo saw and admired this cherry tree when he was exiled to Oki in 1332, and so it was named after him. . A second Daigozakura tree is also planted on the same premises. During the flowering season, there is heavy traffic even on weekdays. It is not uncommon to wait 3 hours in your car to get to the nearest parking lot... If you are physically fit, you can park at the foot of the mountain and walk up the slope for an hour. The power of the Daigozakura tree that you finally come across is overwhelming! #Okayama #Daigozakura #OkayamaTrip Address: 2277 Bessho, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

"UEDA VILLAGE" in Maniwa City is a guesthouse that was renovated from a former elementary school. The music room has been renovated into a guesthouse, with beds lined up in a spacious space🌟 The multipurpose room has been turned into an indoor glamping site. You can enjoy it privately☺️ Since it is located deep in the mountains, you can experience the feeling of climbing a mountain by car⛰ Please try it for training camps and group trips! #Okayama #guesthouse #glamping #mountainclimbing

[Okayama, Maniwa] The Katsuyama Town Preservation District features old-fashioned streetscapes and colorful, artistic noren curtains. There are various shops along the street, but you can also have fun just looking around at the noren curtains. The noren curtains reflect the unique characteristics of the shops, and some shops even sell noren curtains, so be sure to stop by! #OkayamaPrefecture #ManiwaCity #Art #SummerShortTrip

When I travel to Japan, I must take a hot spring ♨️. Okayama Prefecture Shinba Yuhara Onsen has rich natural resources, history and culture, cherry blossoms in spring, valley in summer, maple leaves in autumn, snow scenery in winter, and nearby ski resorts🎿🤪 The legendary open-air mixed bathing hot spring for men and women is here♨️😊 Okayama Shinju Yuhara Onsen offers beautiful scenery all year round. #coolest travel experience #overseas travel #parent-child destination #hiking #resident writer #summer destination

🇯🇵 [Okayama Prefecture] Amusement park 🎡 Let's play at Joyful Park! (^^) A plateau leisure spot where you can see the whole of Hiruzen Plateau from a 120-seater Ferris wheel (^^) The colorful amusement park will also heighten your excitement (^^) Both children and adults can enjoy it to the fullest (^^) Attractions and various rides! Please come and visit us (^^) [Location] 1205-197 Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture [Access] Bus stop Hiruzen Plateau Center Mae / About 1 minute walk from Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Bus stop Hiruzen Plateau (in front of Kyukamura) / About 10 minutes walk from Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Bus stop Yubeguchi / About 10 minutes walk from Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025

Okayama Prefecture🫧Hiruzen Kijodai Observation Rest Area ⁡ ⁡ A stunning spot located on the border between Tottori and Okayama Prefectures. A short walk from the Kijodai Observation Rest Area, you'll find a field of pampas grass and an observation deck🫧 ⁡ The pampas grass illuminated by the setting sun is incredibly beautiful! The slightly early-rising moon is also lovely🌙 ⁡ However, it gets quite chilly as the evening progresses, so it's best to dress warmly🥺 ⁡ This place seems like it would be great for stargazing too🥺🌟 ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 1109 Shimotokuyama, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Maniwa City Kitabo Cosmos Square ⁡ When you think of autumn, you think of cosmos! I actually wanted to go to the cosmos fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm, but I couldn't make it due to schedule restrictions, so I went to Kitabo Cosmos Square in Maniwa City ⁡ It's located right after you get off the Kitabo IC, so it's relatively easy to access when you're going to the north of the prefecture◎ ⁡ Cosmos Square is filled with about 400,000 cosmos flowers. In addition, the Cosmos Highway, which stretches for a total length of 5km along the Bitchu River, colors the town of Kitabo🌼 ⁡ When I went, it was about 30-50% in bloom. It looks like the cosmos have already started to fall this year 🌼 ⁡ It was crowded with people who came to enjoy the cosmos from the morning The rural scenery and the cosmos matched well ~ ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 6328-1 Kamimizuta, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #domestictravel #okayama #okayamatrip

Okayama Trip 𓂃𓈒𓏸✈ Despite being a famous spot for Japanese pampas grass in Okayama, it's a hidden gem with few people around. It's a bit of a walk from the parking lot, so it's recommended to dress warmly. It seems like we were a little early in October. The pampas grass hadn't yet bloomed, but I was impressed by the expanse of Japanese pampas grass and the view from the mountain! The timing of the sunset was especially great...! The time spent staring at the sunset was so luxurious. The view from the observation deck was also nice, and there were few people, so I could take my time taking photos. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 𝖺 𝖽 𝗋 𝖾 𝗌 𝗌 ˊ˗ Kimeda Observatory 717-0613 Hiruzen Shimotokuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #tripdomestictravel #okayamatourism #susuki#okayamatrip#kimedaobservatory#autumnphotos#greatviews#greatviewsofjapan#susukifield#okayama#girlstrip#cameragirls#cameratrip#weekendtrip#susuki

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Maniwa City Maniwa Agri Garden ⁡ Located in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa, this complex tourist spot values ​​recycling processes and has the theme of "enjoying Maniwa food" ⁡ Inside the facility, there is a market, cafe & restaurant, coffee shop, play area, etc.◎ ⁡ I went there a few years ago and liked the concept and the products they had, but when I went back after a long time, they had renovated it and it was even more powerful🥹🥹 ⁡ Two stores I particularly like🥺 ⁡ ・Shun no Kura dezi-na A "regional food storehouse" that handles seasonal vegetables, fruits, processed foods, etc. from Maniwa There are also many organic products! Some spices, soup stock, soy sauce, etc. are sold by weight in the old-fashioned way, but for some reason it has a stylish atmosphere like overseas☺️ It seems that this shop supports local producers while reducing packaging waste and food waste📢 ⁡ ・Cafe & Restaurant Jujiya Shoten Enjoy lunch and sweets made with ingredients from Maniwa Rice from Maniwa grown with "bio liquid fertilizer" born from resource circulation is cooked in a kamado pot in the store every day, and you can have as much rice as you like🫶 There is also a seasonal salad buffet and obanzai that will make you wonder which one to choose◎ Handmade ohagi can be taken home, and the popular flavors may sell out. ⁡ It was fun to see spots that make you want to take photos, such as recycled art? and a fairy-tale building on the second floor! ⁡ ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 ⁡ ⁡ ・Shun no Kura dezi-na 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 official website 10:00-18:00 Closed on Wednesdays ⁡ ・Cafe & Restaurant Jujiya Shoten 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 official website Cafe & Restaurant 10:00-17:30 (last orders 17:00) Lunch menu 11:00-last orders 14:00 Closed on Wednesdays ⁡ ・Both 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 official website 396-1 Naka, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #okayama #okayamatourism #okayamatrip

Nice Raman !! One of the Best Ramen In Okayama !! Highly Recommended !! 1,200 Yens !! Big Bowl !! Cold Water Provided !! Open Hours 6am - 3pm !! #travel #okayama #ramen #solo

Lunch at "Noren Street" in Okayama Prefecture 🍝 As it is a townscape preservation district, it was an old-fashioned townscape that made me feel like I had traveled back in time. In addition, every house here had a different noren hanging, so it was fun to walk around 🍅 Noren are famous, and they even had an experience where you could make your own original noren. Romantei, where we had lunch, was recommended by the liquor store, and it was great to be able to relax and eat delicious hamburgers and pasta in a lovely Western-style building 🍝 . . . 📍Katsuyama Townscape Preservation District 🗺Okayama, Japan 🕑 - 💰 - #tripDomesticTravel #WinterTrip #OkayamaTourism

🇯🇵 [Okayama Prefecture] Take a break at the roadside station Kaze no Ie (^^) A roadside station with seasonal delicacies from Hiruzen (^^) There are shops selling dairy products, local specialties, crafts, souvenirs, etc. (^^) Also, the sorbet made with radish, tomato, wild grapes, etc. and the soft serve ice cream made with Jersey milk (April to November) are delicious ^ - ^ [Location] 1380-6 Hiruzen Kamitokuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture [Access] Bus stop Nakahara (Hiruzen Kamitokuyama) / About 4 minutes walk from Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Bus stop Ensuke / About 7 minutes walk from Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Bus stop Munetoshi / About 9 minutes walk from Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture #0 yen trip November

#0yentravelnovember [Maniwa city] Hiruzen Jersey Land Here you can enjoy a very rich and delicious soft serve ice cream! The grounds are very large, and you can see cows and horses up close. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy Jersey beef! There are also many souvenirs for sale! There is also a large parking lot, so if you are in the area, please check it out!! 📍956-222 Nakafukuda, Hiruzen, Maniwa city, Okayama prefecture

Okayama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Hiruzen GREENable HIRUZEN/Maniwa City Hiruzen Museum I was looking forward to the Okayama Forest Art Festival even before it started. It's the first art festival set in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture. It will be held until November 24th. ⁡ The area is so large that you can't see everything in one day, but I recommend Hiruzen because you can do sightseeing around Greenable. By the way, the Forest Art Festival passport is ¥3000, so if you want to go around a lot of places, it's cheaper than a single-venue ticket◎ *The admission fee varies depending on the location, so it's a good idea to calculate the cost before buying to avoid losing out! ⁡ ⁡ A tourism and culture hub facility built in 2021. It has a pavilion called "Kaze no Ha" by Kengo Kuma, a museum, a store, and more. At the Maniwa City Hiruzen Museum, you can enjoy exhibitions by four artists. 💰/¥700 ⏰/9:00-17:00 Closed: Wednesdays (next weekday if Wednesday is a public holiday) 🚗/1205-220 Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture ⁡ #DomesticTravelRecord #Okayama #ArtFestival

#traveldiaries Located on the border of Okayama, Hiruzen Highlands offers stunning views of rolling hills and mountain ranges. It’s a popular destination for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. In the colder months, visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Tips: • Best Time to Visit: Summer for outdoor activities or winter for skiing. • What to Bring: Outdoor gear for hiking or cycling. • Don’t Miss: Try the local Hiruzen Jersey milk products, such as ice cream and cheese.

There is a heart monument so you can take cute photos♡!! The grass area is large and the space is great for relaxing. Please stop by for a break during your trip! There is a line for the soft serve ice cream! It was rich and delicious. Hiruzen Plateau 📍Address: 2062 Nishikayabe, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 717-0604 🕰️Opening hours: 7:00-22:00 #0 yen trip

This year's Dragon man is definitely one to visit at least once!

[🏔 mountain mountain 🏔] A coffee shop in Hiruzen, Okayama Prefecture! A shop where you can enjoy coffee that is a little different from others, with condensed milk at the bottom of the coffee cup🐮🥤 A cup that will make you addicted to the bitterness of the coffee and the sweetness of the condensed milk In addition to the coffee menu, they also sell sweets and souvenirs♩ There are so many new spots opening in Hiruzen that there is so much to see! It's probably best to stay overnight and explore at your own pace☺️ Please come and visit♩ ＊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈＊ ▶︎ Mountain Mountain 🏘 1205-129 Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, 717-0602 🕒10:00-16:00 🚗Parking available ＊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈＊ 【Thank you】 Thank you for reading this far. #Hiruzen #mountainmountain #condensed milk coffee #Okayama Prefecture #Hiruzen Plateau #ranch #coffee ☕️ #Okayama trip #road trip #day trip #Okayama cafe #cafe hopping #Okayama sightseeing #okayama #japan_daytime_view #recotrip #tripmemory2022

[Hiruzen Herb Garden Herbil] ~One-day trip record~ Within the 3ha site, -One of the largest lavender fields in western Japan -A herb garden with about 200 kinds of herbs -A mountain park with local wild plants and mountain herbs -A hydrangea garden with about 3,000 blooming hydrangeas -Anywhere door!? -Blueberry field -Dog run -Restaurant -Experience facility Wreath workshop, etc. There are plenty of things to see and enjoy! ! Admission is 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior and senior high school students, and even free for elementary school students and younger to enjoy herbs and plants🪴 Flowers, herbs, gardening supplies, local souvenirs, and tea bags are also sold. We recommend eating lavender soft serve ice cream while drinking herbal tea 🍦✨ Use this as a reference for your trip ♪ ＊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈＊ 【　@herbillrose4533　】 🏘Address: 1480-64 Hiruzen Nishikayabe, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 🕒 9:00-16:30, open from April 1st to November 30th 💰Admission fee: 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior and senior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger 🚗 Parking for 88 cars available ＊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈＊ 【 Thank you 】 Thank you for reading this far. #Hiruzen #tripmemory2022 #🌱 #Okayama Prefecture #Hiruzen Plateau #Herb Garden #Okayama Trip #Car Trip #Day Trip #Okayama Cafe #Cafe Tour #Okayama Tourism #okayama

Romantei is located after crossing a small stone bridge and going up a flight of stairs. Inside the restaurant, you can see guppy tanks and alcohol here and there 👀✨ The atmosphere was so relaxing it made me feel like I was back home! Why not visit the heart-warming "Romantei"? 🥰❤️ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ ⋱⋰ Store name: Nostalgie cafe Romantei Address: 249 Katsuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Access: 5 minutes walk from Chugoku Katsuyama Station on the JR Kishin Line Atmosphere/Facilities: Stylish and calm Recommended point: An exciting product called "Today's Omakase Dessert" 🍨 #Okayama Prefecture #Maniwa City #Gourmet Trip #Gourmet #Limited Time Menu #Omakase Dessert

Romantei is a Western-style restaurant in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture that is recommended for lunch. They serve dishes made with local ingredients, and it is a popular restaurant that is crowded with people at lunchtime☀️ The surrounding area has a retro townscape and many photogenic spots, so it is recommended to take a walk after eating🙆‍♀️ If you come to Maniwa, please stop by! #Okayama #ManiwaCity #OkayamaGourmet #PhotogenicSpots

Access: About 2.5 hours by car from Osaka! Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and dive into the great outdoors♪ Tourist attractions: Art that suddenly appears in the great outdoors. Kengo Kuma's architecture stands out against the blue sky and the background of the Hiruzen Plateau, making it the best photo spot! Food & Restaurants: At Hiruzen Jersey Land, you can enjoy freshly squeezed milk and rich soft serve ice cream♪ Why not refresh yourself in the great outdoors with your family and friends on your next trip to Hiruzen? ! #breathtakingview #Okayama #Hiruzen #HiruzenJerseyLand #greatnature #trip2022

Access: It takes just under 3 hours by car from Osaka to Yubara Onsen. 🚗 Tourist attractions: Yubara Onsen, where you can relax and enjoy the hot springs while surrounded by nature! There is also a natural mixed-gender open-air bath, so couples can enjoy it too♪ (Women can wear bathing suits!) I stayed at Kikunoyu, and the food was delicious and I was very satisfied with the reasonable price✨ From Yubara Onsen, the popular tourist spot Hiruzen is about 30 minutes by car. On the way back, I also recommend stopping by to see Okayama city and Kurashiki Bikan district! #Breathtaking views #Gourmet trip #Okayama #Yubara Onsen #Hot springs #trip2022