Excursion
Experience the history of Okayama
The Kibiji district provides the stage for the legend of Momotaro, a unique part of Japan Heritage. On this tour of Kibiji, you can follow in the steps of Momotaro, visiting the shrine with links to Kibitsuhiko-no-mikoto, who is the person on which Momotaro is said to be modelled, as well as the mountain castle associated with the ogre Ura, and one of Japan’s largest burial mounds, which attests to the glory of ancient Kibi. Travel a little further to Ashimori Jinya, with its links to the Toyotomi Clan, and you will find a garden created by the Kinoshita Clan, the lords of Ashimori, and also a sake brewery where “Bicchu Toji” master brewers have been brewing sake in the traditional Bicchu style for 150 years.
the JR Okayama Station area
Private tour bus: Small-size (23 seats)
Reference price: JPY 60,500
* Tour time is approximately from 8:00 to 17:00.
* Parking fees and tolls, etc., may be required to be paid separately.
* Fees change depending on the season.
Shrine that symbolizes the Momotaro legend.The main hall and worship hall are designated national treasures.Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
One of Japan’s largest kofun burial mounds from the late Yayoi period. Also referred to in the legend of Momotaro.Tatetsuki Ruins
An ancient mountain castle said to be the home of an ogre and one of Japan’s “100 most famous castles” Kino-jo Castle
A local brewery where “Bicchu Toji” master brewers have been making sake for approximately 150 years in Ashimorijinya DistrictItano Sake Brewery HQ
