[Okayama] A model day trip to Bitchu Takahashi, a place of history and relaxation

Enjoy the stone walls and views of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, the castle in the sky, then tour the temples in the castle town and take a break at a traditional Japanese cafe. In the afternoon, stroll through Fukiya Furusato Village, with its beautiful copper-colored streets. You can also relax at a hot spring. Enjoy history and scenery on this day trip from Okayama Station.

[09:00] Bitchu Matsuyama Castle (1.5 hours)
↓10 minutes by car
[11:00]
・Yubeshi Tennindo (Japanese sweets souvenir)
・Ueda Confectionery (A nostalgic candy store)
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[11:30] Lunch (2 options)
・Hokokuan Handmade Soba
・Koi-bi Tofu Unpaku (This restaurant is always crowded, so if you're pressed for time, you can always choose the popular bento box.)
↓30 minutes by car
[13:30] Fukiya Furusato Village (2 hours)
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[15:30]
For children and young people: Sasane Tunnel of Fukiya Copper Mine
For adults: Hirokane Residence
↓20 minutes by car
[16:30] (2 options)
・Hayamakei (Cliff Tunnel)
・Meoto Iwa Rocks
↓1 hour by car
[18:00] Dinner
・Yokota Handmade Udon (Soja's popular udon restaurant)
・krack (Soja's popular Spanish restaurant)
・Pizzeria Ciccio (Soja's popular Italian restaurant)
↓ 10 minutes by car
[7:30 PM] Sunroad Kibiji Onsen (Day trip hot spring)