All Reviews of Okayama Station

Finally arrived in Okayama, known as the “Land of Sunshine”! Okayama is located along the Seto Inland Sea, with a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, and is also one of Japan’s well-known fruit-producing regions. As soon as you step out of Okayama Station, the first thing you see is the statue of Momotaro with the dog, monkey, and pheasant, which really reflects the local character. It turns out that the story of Momotaro is closely connected to Okayama. Before even starting to explore the city, you can already get a strong sense of Okayama’s local charm.

I stopped by Okayama Station to look around while on my way to Kurashiki. Transportation around the station is very convenient, so I used the time before and after my train to take a short walk and see the streets of Okayama.

Although Kurashiki was my main destination this time, I still felt it was worth setting aside a little time to explore Okayama Station. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, making it convenient to buy souvenirs or get something to eat.

I didn't specifically plan to visit many attractions in Okayama this time. It was just a quick stop along the way that left me with a small impression of Okayama Station.

Okayama Station is a major transportation hub that is very convenient for traveling around the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. The Sanyo Shinkansen and various JR lines meet here, making it easy to travel to both the San'in and Shikoku regions. There is also plenty to explore around the station, with lots of restaurants, souvenirs, and shops at Sansute Okayama and Okayama Ichibangai. From here, you can take the streetcar to Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden. For a nearby excursion, you can also take a JR train to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. If this is your first time in Okayama, it's very convenient to use the station as your starting point!

I picked Okayama for my first solo trip for a very practical reason.
Just because I could get there with the JR Pass.

But I ended up unexpectedly falling in love with this city. Okayama Station is so big, though, and I got lost a lot, so I’m taking off one star.

I loved Okayama so much that I came back for a second solo trip less than three months later lol.