Okayama: Eat, Sleep, Getting There, Okayama, Japan

If travelling through Japan’s central western Honshu Island, stop at laid-back Okayama to experience gorgeous sights, while savouring delectable food, followed by a peaceful night’s sleep.

If you missed last week’s post detailing the Best of Okayama, then click the link to get a feel for Okayama and the city’s impressive sights.

Located in the heart of western Japan, Okayama became a castle town during the Edo Period (1603-1867) and a significant regional power.

Many travellers pass through Okayama as the city is an important transportation hub offering trains and buses to anywhere in Japan. But do yourself a favour and don’t pass up staying in lovely Okayama city.

You definitely won’t go hungry in Okayama as the city offers a ton of cafes, bars, and restaurants to suit any budget.

Sublime realistic shokuhin sampuru (model food) parfaits confront you almost everywhere you turn, and it’s hard to pass by these artistic creations.

After waiting in the queue for over 20 minutes, realised too late that to enter, you need to note your name and the number of people for a table in the book at the entrance. Noticed this after seeing customers jotting down their numbers. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).