I've used the Have Fun in Okayama Pass twice, and overall, as long as you choose the right options, it's actually pretty easy to get your money's worth, especially when there's a discount promotion on the platform.
My most recommended combination is the discount coupon for the Bic Camera Okayama Station Store, the fruit parfait at Hotel Granvia Okayama, and the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter sightseeing benefits. The first is practical, and the second feels like a treat. The Kurashiki sightseeing coupon is great because it's flexible and can be used toward desserts, souvenirs, museums, experiences, and more, making a stroll around Kurashiki more interesting.
However, this pass has one very important restriction: once activated, it must be used within 7 days. If you're planning to visit central Okayama and Kurashiki several days apart, you need to calculate the activation date in advance so you don't run out of time to redeem something.
After using it, I think its biggest advantage is that several of the options are quite practical and located at places that aren't difficult to get to. As long as you're staying in Okayama, you can easily use three options. If you're already planning to visit central Okayama and Kurashiki and can get it at a promotional price, it's really good value for the money.
Have Fun in Okayama 1 Week Free Pass | Review by Holly
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Yojiya Blotting Sheets
These blotting sheets are a staple item of YOJIYA, the Kyoto veteran cosmetics brand founded in 1904. It’s recommended for blotting excess oil and creating an even surface before makeup touchups.
朋友送我的京都伴手禮，必須佩服日本人真的很會把普通小物做得很精緻，明明只是吸油面紙，整個質感就完全不一樣，當然也不是說外表好看，實際使用上也很不錯，我覺得它最大的優點是吸油力夠，但不會把臉吸得太乾，輕輕按壓就能把多餘油光帶走，又不太會破壞原本的底妝，所以很適合白天補妝前使用。
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Tsu Station
A major station on the JR Central Kisei Main Line, located in the center of Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture. In addition to JR, it is also a transportation hub served by the Kintetsu Nagoya Line and the Ise Railway Ise Line. With multiple rail lines converging here, it plays an important role in supporting efficient travel within the prefecture and beyond.
這次我是從中部國際空港搭忍者高速船前往津市，航程約45分鐘，直接橫渡伊勢灣抵達津港客運碼頭，港口雖然有巴士可以前往津站，但班次不算密，我當時為了買御船印錯過公車，只好直接解鎖第一次在日本搭計程車的經驗。
津站是 JR、近鐵與伊勢鐵道共用的車站，第一次使用要稍微注意方向，從東口進站時比較容易先到 JR 區域，如果要搭近鐵，還要再依站內指標往近鐵月台移動。
我對津站印象最深的反而是 Wi-Fi。當時手機網路突然出問題，只能靠 JR 區域的免費 Wi-Fi 克難查路線，離開 JR 範圍後就不太能用了，還好勉強最後一路撐到宇治山田站，這時候就超懷念台灣公共場合到處都有免費 Wi-Fi 的便利了，不過現在這項服務已經停止，臨時需要 Wi-Fi 的人要多留意下 -
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KABUKI CAFE NAGOYA za
A theater where the Nagoya Sanzaburo Ichiza troupe performs "Nagoya Kabuki." Opened in April 2016 as a new landmark in Nagoya's Endoji Shopping Street, it offers a unique and immersive performance experience that feels like an attraction. The close proximity to the stage enhances the sense of excitement.
I originally came just to explore Endoji Shopping Street, but after walking around, I found the area much quieter than I had expected. As I approached KABUKI CAFE NAGOYA za, the atmosphere suddenly changed completely. Quite a few people had gathered outside, and the place felt especially lively, bringing a burst of energy to the quiet shopping street.
The contrast was so striking that I couldn't help stopping to look into it. The sign seemed to indicate that it had something to do with kabuki and stage performances. From the enthusiasm and anticipation of the girls waiting there, it was obvious that this was a very local cultural event. I looked it up on my phone and learned that it was a small theater combining kabuki elements, sword fighting, dance, comedy, and audience interaction. It seemed like it might be easier to understand than kyogen. I actually considered going in to join the fun, but it looked like there might not be any tickets left, so I gave up.
But because of that, it ended up being the most memorable place from my visit to Endoji Shopping Street. In a relatively quiet old shopping street, there was suddenly this energetic little theater surrounded by enthusiastic fans. The contrast was huge. -
