This shrine enshrines Kibitsuhiko-no-mikoto, and remains standing in its original form from three centuries ago. Things to see here include the Mishima garden with its ancient style design,
as well as one of the tallest stone lanterns in the country.

The shrine is a designated national treasure, and enshrines Kibitsuhiko-no-mikoto on whom the children's story Momotaro is said to have been based on.

This is one of the kokubunji (provincial monasteries) built by imperial request of emperor Shomu during the Nara period, and its five-story pagoda is a designated important cultural property.

This area is designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings. Here you can find kura (storehouses) and machiya (merchant's houses) lining the streets along Kurashiki river. This townscape with its buildings of attractive white walls is well worth the visit.

The castle's tower, which stands at an elevation of 430 meters near the summit of Mt. Gagyuzan, is a designated cultural property. Of the castles in Japan that still retain their towers, this castle is situated at the highest elevation.

This underground world located in the Ikura ravine is famous for its dynamic features that were created by the waters of the Takahashi river. It is one of the three largest stalactite caves of Japan and is a designated natural treasure of Okayama prefecture.
With a total length of 1,200 meters and a 90 meter height difference, the stalactite cave is second in size in western Japan only to Askiyoshido cave, and its grandeur is truly amazing.

This stalactite cave is 450 meters long and an underground lake can be found at its far end. Often referred to as a cave museum for the amazing variety of its features, this cave will give you a mind-soothing experience and make you forget the passage of time.