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Okayama sits at the gateway to the Seto Inland Sea, best known for Korakuen — consistently ranked among Japan's three finest landscape gardens.
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About Okayama
Okayama sits at the gateway to the Seto Inland Sea, best known for Korakuen — consistently ranked among Japan's three finest landscape gardens. The city is the jumping-off point for the Art Islands of Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima, making it an essential stop for anyone serious about contemporary art in Japan. Okayama Castle, nicknamed Crow Castle for its black walls, overlooks the garden from across the river.
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