Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Okayama
Summary
Okayama Prefecture is known as a "sunny country" because it has many sunny days and the climate is warm. Abundant nature and various tourism resources, delicious food such as fruits; and, good traffic access, always allow Okayama Prefecture to be ranked high in the emigration destination ranking.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hour 20 minutesOkayama Momotaro Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen station in the prefecture is Shin-Kurashiki Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
3 hours 16 minutesOkayama Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Okayama Korakuen
At Okayama Korakuen, you can see not only the scenic Japanese garden but also seasonal flowers, and it has been awarded with 3-star rating by the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Also, for a limited time, it will be lit up at night and you can see the fantastic scenery!
Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is an area where traditional buildings are lined up along Kurashiki River. Inside the quarter, other than The Ohara Museum of Art which acquires the works of Gauguin and Monet, there are many cafes and variety shops that have been renovated from old houses, and you will not be getting tired to walk all day long!
Foods recommended by locals
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Okayama Barazushi
Okayama Prefecture faces mountains in the north and the sea in the south, so it is rich in mountain products and seafood. Okayama bara-zushi is a representative local dish that uses a lot of seasonal vegetables and seafood which serve in a gorgeous manner.
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Fruits
Okayama Prefecture, the Fruit Kingdom, is famous for its sweet and delicious peaches and grapes. They are delicious to eat in raw but fruit parfaits decorated with ice cream and sauce are also excellent.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Okayama Prefecture has a mild climate, with little rain and snow throughout the year. While there are regions in the north that do get snow, the summers are cool, making it a great place to escape from the summer heat.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
43,186 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
9,363 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
710 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
471 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
241 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Vietnam
Nepal
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Okayama Prefecture: 3,316
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
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