A drive through Okayama Prefecture’s railway heritage and history—recommended for families and railway buffs

Welcome to this one-day excursion by car through western Japan’s Okayama Prefecture. From classic Okayama sights to train-lover delights, this trip is also ideal for families looking for a short getaway. Moreover, there are lots of stores and restaurants along the way, as well as a ton of regional cuisine and local specialties.

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업데이트 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-07-24
- Fukiya Furusato Village
  
  10:00
- 빗추 마쓰야마죠 성
  
  11:45
- 츠야마 성터 츠루야마 공원
  
  14:00
- 야나하라 후레아이 광산 공원
  
  15:30
- 미마사카타키오
  
  17:30

소개된 여정을 바탕으로 나만의 여정을 생성할 수 있습니다. 또한, 가고 싶은 장소를 추가하기만 하면 경로와 시간표가 자동으로 표시되고 여정을 빠르게 만들 수 있습니다!

이 여정으로 여정 생성

DAY1

- Fukiya Furusato Village
  
  10:00
  
  60분
  
  From the Edo era (1603-1868) onward, the Fukiya region prospered thanks to the mining of copper and red iron oxide, also known as “bengara.” Town houses from this boom period, as well as the homes of local merchants, survive to this day, creating a unique atmosphere that has not gone unnoticed. The village is now preserved, having been recognized by the government as an area of important traditional architecture.
  
  주소
- 승용차
  
  42분
- 빗추 마쓰야마죠 성
  
  11:45
  
  60분
  
  성/성터
  
  The sea of clouds that appears here in the fall and lasts throughout the winter has made this castle something of a legend. Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, which retains its original keep, is today recognized as one of the top three castles in Japan. Located 430 meters above sea level, it is also known as the “Mountain Castle in the Sky.” Bring comfortable walking shoes.
  
  주소
  
  Okayama Pref. Takahashishi Uchisange 1
  
  빗추 마쓰야마성
  귀하가 좋아하실만한 글
  - 빗추 마쓰야마죠 성
- 승용차
  
  71분
- 츠야마 성터 츠루야마 공원
  
  14:00
  
  60분
  
  성/성터
  
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  nearby in the spring. It’s ranked one of the top 100 sakura-viewing spots in Japan. Another must-see is the 45-meter-high remains of the stone castle walls.
  
  주소
  
  Okayama Tsuyama-shi Sange 135
  - 츠야마 성터 츠루야마 공원
- 승용차
  
  29분
- 야나하라 후레아이 광산 공원
  
  15:30
  
  60분
  
  공원/녹지
  
  In 1991, the railway yard at Kichigahara Station on the Katakami Line was taken out of service and turned into a park. However, this place is more than a park. The museum here has a fine display of freight trucks that once transported iron ore along this line, as well as the passenger cars used by the people who lived in these mining towns in the 1950s. There are regularly held exhibitions, and visitors can even test-drive the old engines.
  
  주소
  
  Okayama Kume-gun Misakicho Kichigahara 394-2
  - 야나하라 후레아이 광산 공원
- 승용차
  
  44분
- 미마사카타키오
  
  17:30
  
  30분
  
  역
  
  Rural Japan on every side, this unmanned station, with its wooden architecture, is a throwback to another era. There is only one rail line so there is only one platform. At the north end of the station is the old freight platform and rail shed, now covered in vines and weeds but still surviving. Built in 1928, this little station brings back to life a long-forgotten era. With that in mind, it is a must-see for train aficionados.
  
  주소
  
  Okayama Pref
  - 미마사카타키오
- FINISH
  
  18:00