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Kibi Plain Cycling Route
๐Ÿ“ Okayama Prefecture โ˜… 4.6

Kibi Plain Cycling Route

The 15-kilometre Kibi Plain cycling course is one of Japan's most beginner-friendly and rewarding bike routes, connecting ancient burial mounds, Kibitsu Jinja Shrine, and the Asahi River through flat rice paddy countryside. Rental bicycles are available at Bizen-Ichinomiya and Soja stations for around ยฅ500 per day, and the route takes 3 to 4 hours at a leisurely pace with stops at roadside rest huts. The route is entirely off major roads and passes sites tied to the Momotaro legend.

Cycling Ancient Shrines Rice Fields
Mt. Washuzan Viewpoint
๐Ÿ“ Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture โ˜… 4.5

Mt. Washuzan Viewpoint

The summit viewpoint of Mt. Washuzan at 133 metres offers one of the most celebrated panoramas in western Japan: the entire Seto Ohashi Bridge complex stretching across island-dotted sea to Shikoku, with dozens of small green islands scattered below. The view is particularly dramatic at sunset and on clear days when Shikoku's mountains are visible on the horizon. The site is a short drive from Kurashiki and admission is free.

Panorama Seto Inland Sea Seto Ohashi Bridge
Hiruzen Highland
๐Ÿ“ Hiruzen, Okayama Prefecture โ˜… 4.4

Hiruzen Highland

The Hiruzen plateau sits at around 600 metres elevation in northern Okayama, famous for its rolling pastures where Jersey dairy cows graze against a backdrop of Mt. Daisen, a striking volcanic peak across the prefectural border. In summer the fields fill with wildflowers and the air is dramatically cooler than the lowlands, making it a popular escape for city residents. Cycling routes connect the plateau's farms, roadside gelato stands, and wildflower viewpoints.

Highland Jersey Cows Views to Daisen
Ushimado Coast
๐Ÿ“ Ushimado, Okayama Prefecture โ˜… 4.4

Ushimado Coast

Ushimado is a sleepy fishing village on the Seto Inland Sea coast whose clear azure waters, lemon cultivation, and a small white Greek-style windmill gave it a long-running nickname as the Aegean of Japan. The bay is dotted with tiny uninhabited islands accessible by kayak or small boat rental, and fresh seafood is served at a handful of family-run restaurants along the harbour. It sees far fewer tourists than the Naoshima art islands and retains an authentic charm.

Fishing Village Azure Sea Greek Windmill

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