OKAYAMA -- Large-scale renovations at this western Japan city's Okayama Castle had an economic ripple effect more than six times their cost, with benefits estimated at 11.37 billion yen (about $75 ...

Okayama Castle. Constructed at the end of the 16th century, Okayama Castle was built with its signature black facade and is known by many as Crow Castle. Although much of this has disappeared, parts ...

Rebuilt in 1966, Okayama Castle’s black walls cut an awe-inspiring presence throughout Korakuen. Climb to the top of the castle for outstanding views across Korakuen and Okayama City. 2.

Okayama City, Japan. ... 16 th-century Okayama Castle, savor the region’s legendary peaches and immerse themselves in the folktales of Momotaro, a boy born from a giant peach.

OKAYAMA -- Cuts have been found in 30 spots inside Okayama Castle, including the moon-viewing turret -- a nationally designated important cultural pro ...

Rail travel allows you to discover some of Japan's best-kept secrets, including Okayama castle, which sits proudly on the banks of the Asahi River. Photograph by Okayama Prefecture Tourism Federation.

TSUYAMA, Okayama -- A "modern castle" with an inverted trapezoid shape, built in this western Japan city in 1965 on the former site of a real castle, ･･･ ...

Okayama Prefecture is blessed with minimal rain and mild temperatures, ... Located in the prefecture’s capital, a trip to the garden can be combined with the well-known Okayama Castle nearby.