A tranquil and beautiful representation of Japan itself, "Okayama Castle."

I've traveled extensively across Japan. Matsuyama, Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Fukuoka, Kitakyushu and many other places. Among these trips, I visited Okayama for the first time. Whenever I travel, I make it a point to visit castles. Along with shrines, they are magnificent landmarks that are a must-see in Japan. Okayama Castle is not as tall or massive as Matsuyama Castle. However, this "Crow Castle," as it is called, is already beloved by many Japanese people. Its maintenance is so impeccable that it is a welcoming and easily accessible destination. Located in a serene area, it is perfect for a stroll, especially with the nearby Korakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens. One of Okayama's advantages is that, currently, only Korean Air operates flights to this destination, meaning there are very few Korean tourists. Nicknamed "the ultimate launch pad," Okayama serves as a convenient hub for traveling to other regions. If you want to experience the true charm of a small city, I highly recommend Okayama. There are so many restaurants I want to introduce and countless advantages of Okayama I wish to list, but I'll save that for later. Haha. Okayama! A travel destination that turned out to be much better than expected—highly recommended!