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1 OKAYAMA, KURASHIKI and SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE PAGE / PG-02 OKAYAMA, KURASHIKI and SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE () is one of the major commercial, industrial and cultural cities in the Chugoku District in western Japan. It is nationally known for its celebrated Korakuen Garden. It also serves as a main gateway to Inland Sea National Park and Shikoku Island. () is an old merchants town near. In feudal days, it thrived as a port for the shipment of rice; several old rice granaries remain there. Its olden time atmosphere and a variety of museums lure many visitors to. Shin- Kibitsu Bizen- Ichinomiya Airport JR Shinkansen Line Aioi Hiroshima Washuzan Hill Kojima Shikoku Is. Higashi- Uno Imbe Ako Line Himeji, Kyoto Access: By Air from kyo (Haneda Airport) Operated by Time required Daily Flights One-way fare Access airport downtown By Train ANA ll free: From hr. 20 min. 2,00-27,00 Type of Transportation Time required min. to Sta. by ( 80) min. to Sta. by Airport Limousine (,000) *Only services per day. Please confirm the time table. *Number of flights and fare may change by season. Daily runs One-way fare kyo Kyoto Himeji JR Shinkansen (By Hikari) JR Shinkansen (By Nozomi) JR Shinkansen (By Hikari) JR Shinkansen (By Nozomi) (local train) hrs. min. - hrs. 0 min. hrs. 2 min. - hrs. 8 min. hr. 7 min. - hr. 29 min. min. - hr. 2 min. hr. 20 min ,0 7,90 7,0 8,000,0 Shin- Shin-, Hakubi Line (local train) (local train) JR Shinkansen 2 - min. 2 min. 2 min. every 0 min. every 0 min. every 0 min ,0 Imbe JR Ako Line (local train) 0 min Uno Bus offers first-time ride service for 00 anywhere along the route between Sta. and Uno Bus Center. Taking this is the easiest way to go to City Orient Museum and Symphony Building. OKAYAMA Places of Interest: ( A G correspond to those on the map of on page 2/) A City Orient Museum (), 0 min. by streetcar from Sta. or -min. walk from Bijutsukan-mae Bus Stop, specializes in Oriental arts, the first of its kind in Japan. It was modeled after the Pantheon in Greece. Exhibited are some 2,000 items. Open from 9:00 to 7:00. Closed on Mon and Dec. 28 Jan.. Admission: 00. B Prefectural Museum (), 0- min. walk from City Orient Museum,is a historical museum, displaying ancient materials unearthed in the district; fine arts and sculpture, pottery, swords and armor, etc., totaling,000 items. Open from 9:00 to 8:00. (Apr. to Sep.) and 9:0 to 7:00. (Oct. to Mar.) Closed on Mon. and Dec. 28Jan.. Admission: 200.

2 PAGE 2/ OKAYAMA, KURASHIKI and SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE to Osaka 0 00m 2 Asahigawa River River JR Tsuyama Line JR Tsuyama Line Hospital B Korakuen Street Korakuen Street SHINKANSEN SHINKANSEN urist Information C Bijutsukan-mae Bus Stop Shiroshita A G Omotechoiriguchi Bus Stop Yanagawa Streetcar Streetcar Sta. 7 F urist Information Momotaro Street Momotaro Street D E NTT Bus Terminal Pref. Office Bank Uno Bus Center Post Office Library Shiyakushosuji Street Saidaijicho Kadotayashiki to 7 City Office Suggested Walking ur Course ( hrs.) Sta. (0 min. by streetcar to Shiroshita or min. by to Bijutsukan-mae) A City Orient Museum B Prefectural Museum C Korakuen Garden D Castle E Hayashibara Art Museum G Symphony Buiulding Sta. C Korakuen Garden (), next to Prefectural Museum, is located on the east bank of the Asahi River. It is one of the three most celebrated gardens in Japan, the other two being Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Kairakuen in Mito. The garden, covering about ha., was completed in 700. It contains rustic tea arbors, extensive lawns, lovely ponds, graceful groves, and peaceful hills, lanes and streams. All are tastefully arranged to harmonize with the surrounding hill and mountain. The maple trees, cherry and Japanese apricot groves offer beautiful seasonal contrasts. Open from 7:0 to 8:00 (Apr. Sep.) and 8:00 to 7:00 (Oct. Mar.). Admission: 0. D Castle (), -min. walk from the south exit of Korakuen Garden, was originally constructed in the th century. The four-storied donjon was rebuilt in 9, which displays many relics of local history. It is called Ujo or Crow Castle since it is painted black. Open from 9:00 to 7:00. (Closed Dec.28 ) Admission: 00. E Hayashibara Art Museum (), -min. walk from the castle, exhibits some,000 relics including swords, armor, lacquerware, pottery, fine arts and calligraphy, all of which once belonged to the Ikeda family, the former owner of this castle. Open from 9:00 to 7:00. Admission: 00. F International Center ( )The purpose of the International Center, opened in 99, is to promote international exchange. This center has various features such as an international conference room equipped with simultaneous interpretation facilities for four languages, and an event hall and hotel accommodation. G Symphony Building (), in front of Shiroshita Streetcar stop, is one of the three largest fullscale concert halls in Japan. Many internationally famous artists have performed here. Accommodations: : 2 7 Plaza Hotel(H) Royal Hotel(H) Hotel New (H) Grand Hotel(H) Business Hotel(BH) Kokusai Hotel(H) Hotel Sunroute (BH) -ken Seinen-Kaikan(Y) International Center W (08) (08)2- (08)22-82 (08) (08) (08)27-7 (08)22-2 (08)22-0 (08)2-2000,000~ 7,00 2,000 7,00,700~ 7,000~ 7,80~,00~ * : Shin-Matsunoe(R) Bizen: rien(r) kiwa Ryokan(R) Tsuyama: Saraen(M) (08)22- (089)- (089)-202 (088)28-,800~,00~ 7,0~,00~ Remarks: Standard rates are quoted. 7 H = Hotel R = Ryokan BH = Business Hotel Y = Youth Hostel M = Minshuku (family-run inn) W = Welcome Inn member correspond to those on the map of. Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Rate for a twin room. Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. Rate for a single room, including service charge and excluding tax. * = International center has 7 guest rooms. 8,000 for a twin room including tax.

3 OKAYAMA, KURASHIKI and SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE PAGE / KURASHIKI Places of Interest: ( A E correspond to those on the map of.) A Ohara Museum of Art (), -min. walk from Sta., was built in 90 by the late Mr. Magosaburo Ohara. It is a white, two-storied stone building modeled after the Greek Pantheon, housing his rich collection of Western art. There are precious works of El Greco, Corot, Rodin, Gauguin, Picasso, etc. A new gallery was added to the south of the main building in 9, displaying a collection of famous modern Japanese paintings. Recently, Japanese tapestries, wood-block prints, pottery and Oriental antiques have been added to the collection. Open from 9:00 to 7:00. Closed on Mon. and Dec. 28 Jan.. (When Mon. falls on a national holiday, the museum is open.) Admission:,000. ED CB Museum of Folkcraft (), close to the Museum of Art, consists of Three two-storied rice granaries, made into museums. The buildings have white walls and black-tiled roofs in the style of the Edo Period. Some,000 folkcraft objects are shown, including ceramics, rugs, FE to urist Information Mitsukoshi Dept. Store Sta. Bus Terminal (Bus for Tiuoli Tivoli Park Washuzan Hill) 2 7 to Shin- Bank Ebisu Street Chuo-dori Route Walking Suggested Ichibangai Street Achi Shrine Tsurugatayama Park A E fancy mats, wooden ware, bamboo ware, textiles and other products from Japan and other countries. Open from 9:00 to 7:00 (Mar. to Nov.), 9:00 : (Dec. to Feb.). Closed on Mon. and Dec. 29 Jan.. (When Mon. falls on a national holiday, the museum is open.) Admission: 700. DC Japanese Rural y Museum (), next to the Museum of Folkcraft, is the house of Mr. Masaaki Oga, now open to the public as a museum. About,000 folk-toys collected from many parts of the world are exhibited. Open from 9:00 to 7:00. Closed on Jan.. Admission: 00. Ivy Square (), -min. walk from the Rural y Museum, is constructed in the center of the former weaving plant. This brick-paved square is embraced by a small pond and the clean river. A hotel, restaurant, coffee shop and stalls surround the square. It is very popular among young people. Archaeological Museum (), -min. walk from the Square, is a white-walled storehouse. Opened in 90, it exhibits more than,00 archaeological relics unearthed in this district plus several relics from China and South America. Open from 9:00 to :0 (Dec. Feb.) 9:00 to 7:00 (Mar. Nov.). Closed on Mon. and Dec. 29 Jan. 2. Admission: 00. Suggested Walking Route ( hrs.): Sta. -min. walk () A Ohara Museum of Art (2) B Museum of Folkcraft (2) C Japanese Rural y Museum () D Ivy Square () E Archaeological Museum -min. walk Sta. B C D River 0 00m to YH 8 to Washuzan Hill 8 Accommodations: : Kokusai Hotel(H) 2 Terminal Hotel(H) W Ivy Square(H) Station Hotel(BH) W Ryokan Tsurugata(R) Kamoi(M) 7 Young Inn (H) W Ishiyama Kadan(R) 8 Youth Hostel(Y) W Washuzan Youth Hostel(Y) Remarks: Standard rates are quoted. 8 H = Hotel R = Ryokan BH = Business Hotel Y = Youth Hostel M = Minshuku (family-run inn) W = Welcome Inn member * (08)22- (08)2- (08)22-00 (08)2-22 (08)2- (08) (08)2- (08) (08)22-7 (08) ,000~,900 2,00~,000 2,20,000,000~,0,0,00 correspond to those on the map of. Kasaoka: Manabe Island Santora Ryokan(R) Shiraishi Island Minshuku Nakanishiya(M) Shiraishi Island Int'l Villa W Ushimado: Ushimado Int'l Villa W Rate for a twin room. Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. Rate for a single room. (08)8- (08)8- (08)2-2 (08)2-2,000 0,00,00,70 7,000 0,000 * 8,000 *,000 2,00 2,00 Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. International Villa Group is a non-profit organization established mainly by Prefectural Government for the purpose of providing international guests with a place to rest and relax in the beauty of rural Japan. There are six of these villas in Prefecture. No meals are served but there is a kitchen for guests' use. Baths and toilets are communal. For the initial stay, you need to pay a 00 membership fee. Overnight charge is 2,00 per person (,000 in case of single occupancy) including tax.

4 PAGE / OKAYAMA, KURASHIKI and SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE Kibi () Area, the site of the prosperous area of Kibi dating back to the th c., is rich with legends related to the mythological origin of Japan. Visitors can enjoy a hiking or cycling course in the country between and. JR Hakubi Line Kibi Sta. City Office to Higashi Sta. Sport Center 0 km Bichukoku gu Shrine Tsukuriyama(Sakuzan)Kofun 80 Bichu-Kokubunji Temple VICINITY OF OKAYAMA & KURASHIKI Ashimori Sta. Tsukuriyama Kofun Old Sanyo Road Bizen- Ichinomiya Sta. Bichu- Takamatsu Sta. Mt. Shitekura 22m Ashimori River Places of Interest: Kibitsu Shrine (), founded in the th c., is dedicated to Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto, ancestor of the leaders of Kibi region. The main sanctuary, in the graceful style of a doubletympan and a00 m. gallery, slightly curving, are Kibitsu Sta. Hiking course Cycling course Kofun (Burial mound) National Road Kibitsuhiko Shrine Kibitsu Shrine worth visiting. Tsukuriyama Kofun (), a mausoleum was built in the th c. for a lord of the district. It is 0 m. long and 0 m. high, and is surrounded by six burial mounds, much smaller. Bichu Kokubunji Temple ( ), was founded in the 8th c., and the present architecture dates back to the mid-edo Period. Its five-storied pagoda is a landmark of the Kibi area. Access: min. min. Note: Rent-a-cycle is available near Bizen-Ichinomiya Sta., Bichu- Kibitsu Shrine...Kibitsu Sta... Sta. Kokubunji Temple & Sta. walk 00 / 2hrs. ( 200 for every additional hour) or min. 0 min. /one day (8:00 8:00) Bichu Kokubunji Temple... Sta.... Sta. (every 90 min.) JR Hakubi Line Suggested Cycling Route: (about hrs.) Bizen-Ichinomiya Sta. () min. Kibitsuhiko Shrine () 0 min. Kibitsu Shrine () 0 min. Tsukuriyama Kofun () 20 min. Bichu Kokubunji Temple () min. Tsukuriyama (Sakuzan)Kofun () 2 min. Sta. () Sightseeing Buses (Guided in Japanese) * Reservation can be made through major travel agencies. Name of course Operated by Departure time/place Time required Sights to be visited Fare / operated daily (Mar. 20Nov. 0); Sat., Sun. & national holidays (Dec. Mar. 9.) /Kibiji (operated Sat., Sun. & national holidays only. Jan. Dec. 20) Shimotsui Dentetsu (08)2- Ryobi Bus (08)22-2 Chutetsu Bus (08) :20 p.m. from JR Sta. 0: a.m. from JR Sta. hrs.0 min. hrs. JR Sta. Castle Korakuen Yumeji Kyodo Museum Bikan area (preserved area) JR Sta. or Sta. JR Sta. Komori Zuka Bichu Kokubunji Hofukuji Inariyama Kibitsu Shrine JR Sta.,000 (Lunch is not included.),00 (Lunch is not included.) Bizen (), min. by JR Ako Line from to Imbe Sta. the entrance to Bizen, enjoys a nationwidereputation for its Bizen-yaki porcelain ware, made here for centuries. Bizen-yaki tea utensils, sake bottles, flower vases, tableware and various ornaments are popular souvenir items. Around Imbe Sta., there are workshops for the visitors to observe the process or try their hands at making their own souvenir pottery items. Washuzan Bus Stop on the Shimotsui Railways Bus, enjoying ever-changing picturesque scenery on the way to the summit. Shiraishi Island() and Manabe Island() are two of 0 islets which constitute the Kasaoka islands. Both islets command a panoramic view of the Inland Sea National Park and offer ideal seabathing in summer. Washuzan Hill (), hr. min. by from rises m. It is regarded as one of the best points to enjoy a panoramic view of the Inland Sea and the many islets near and far. You can climb the hill in half an hour from

5 OKAYAMA, KURASHIKI and SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE PAGE / SETO-OHASHI BRIDGE Seto-Ohashi Bridge (), the double decked bridge for trains and cars, which took nearly 0 years and one trillion yen to complete, actually consists of different bridges. These connecting spans link islands, and join Honshu and Shikoku. These cover almost km. of sea and island that form the Inland Sea National Park. The construction involved a varietry of new methods and technology especially designed to protect the natural beauty of the park. see Seto-Ohashi Bridge, you can take tour es or boats from or Shikoku. The bridge with the light of the setting sun reflected is especially beautiful and also at night when it's lighted up. If you cross the bridge via, Kojima Station and then get off the at Keihan Fisherman s Wharf-mae Bus Stop, and operated Kotosan Bus leaves the slopes. Seto-Ohashi urist boat (), leaves from Kojima Island's tourist port, a min. walk from Kojima Sta. One course is to go pass under Shimotsui Seto-Ohashi and head north. It takes about min. Fare:,0. Operating hours: 9:00 - :00 (Between Dec. and Mar. 9, 0:00 :00). Closed: Every Tue. and Wed. between Dec. and Feb., (national holidays are open.) and day after national holidays. Daily runs: every hr. Hakubi Line Kishin Line Kasaoka Shiraishi Island Manabe Island N Airport Sakaide Tsuyama Tsuyama Line Bizen Kojima Uno Washuzan Hill Seto-Ohashi Bridge Takamatsu Takamatsu Airport Shodo Island Takatoku Line Imbi Line Ako Shinkansen JR Line Other Railways Bus Route Ferry Route Airport Bantan Line Bantan Line Fukura Naruto Sanyo Line Awaji Island kushima Airport kushima Fukuchiyama Line Sanyo Shinkansen Kobe Iwaya Traffic Network km Himeji Goshiki-hama Kakogawa Line Kakogawa Sumoto Goodwill Guide Groups like the following offer tourists from overseas free local tours guided in English or other languages. They are registered with JNTO and display a badge. There is no charge for their service as they are volunteers. You are only expected to pay for their travel expenses, admissions to tourist facilities if you are visiting them, and to pay for their meals if you eat with them. Association of Goodwill Guide We can take you around at your request. Apply a week in advance by phone to Ms. Junko Mino ( ). information TOURIST INFORMATION ( i urist Information Offices) City urist Information Office: JR Station, -, Eki-Motomachi, City, Pref. 9:00 8:00; Closed on Dec.0~Jan. (08) Prefectural International Exchange Foundation: International Center, 2--, Hokan-cho, City, Pref. (08) :00 7:00; Closed on Mon., Dec.29~Jan. -Kan Information Center: --8, Chuo, City, Pref. (08) :00 8:00 (Apr.~Oct.); 9:00~7:00 (Nov.~Mar.); Closed on Dec.29~Jan. JR Station Information Office: JR Station, --, Achi, City, Pref. (08)2-88 9:00 8:00 (Apr.~Oct.); 9:00~7:00 (Nov.~Mar.); Closed on Dec.29~Jan. Home Visit System Visit a Japanese Home in The Home Visit System offers overseas visitors a chance to visit a Japanese family at home and have a glance at Japanese customs and lifestyle. In general, you are invited in the evening time for tea. The families are volunteers who enjoy making international friends. The Home Visit System, operating in cities, is organized by each respective local authority or local-authority-affiliated non-profit organization. For arrangements in, contact the following office. Association of International Friendship Apply by phone / fax to Ms. Hara, Secretary General at between 8:00 22:00. The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommodations from hotels, iness hotels, ryokan, minshuku and W pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms the charge for which is a modest 8,000 or less per night for a single room. Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through International urism Center of Japan (ITCJ). Reservation before your departure for Japan Visit ITCJ's website at or JNTO's at Also your request by mail, fax or is accepted and processed at ITCJ s head office. make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least one week ahead by or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. Reservation after your arrival in Japan take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the urist Information Centers (TICs) operated by JNTO (in kyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Airport). Welcome Inn Reservation Center c/o International urism Center of Japan 9th F., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2--2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, kyo Tel: Fax: All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of February Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information Japan National urist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan

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