Okayama / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Okayama
Okayama offers a riverside castle, gardens and places of worship. This selection also reaches beyond the centre to Saidaiji and other districts within the city.
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Okayama Kōrakuen Garden
Kōrakuen is a landscape garden with ponds, bridges and views towards Okayama Castle. From a visitor path, use the water as a foreground and place the castle behind the garden.
Search Google MapsOkayama Castle
Okayama Castle is known for the dark exterior of its reconstructed keep. Use the river or greenery around the castle as a foreground to contrast with the building.
Search Google MapsKibitsu Shrine
Kibitsu Shrine is known for a long covered corridor. Where photography is permitted, use the repeated posts and roofline to create depth, while leaving the passage open to others.
Search Google MapsSaijō Inari
Saijō Inari is a temple complex with a large torii gate. If photos are permitted, step back to show the scale of the gate and be considerate of people visiting to worship.
Search Google MapsHandayama Botanical Garden
Handayama Botanical Garden is on a hillside overlooking Okayama. Make one frame of the plants close to the path and another looking out across the city.
Search Google MapsSōgenji Temple
Sōgenji is a Zen temple with a garden. If the posted rules allow photography, use the garden around the buildings as the setting and leave worshippers undisturbed.
Search Google MapsSaidaiji Kannon-in
Saidaiji Kannon-in is a temple complex in Okayama’s eastern district. Its historic gates and pagoda offer architectural details. Follow the local photo rules and respect ceremonies.
Search Google MapsGofuku Street
Gofuku Street is near Saidaiji and has rows of older merchant façades. A view along the street can show how the shopfronts relate to one another.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Japan National Tourism Organization: Korakuen Garden
- Okayama Prefecture Tourism: Okayama Castle
- Japan National Tourism Organization: Kibitsu Shrine
- Okayama Prefecture Tourism: Saijo Inari
- Okayama Prefecture Tourism: Handayama Botanical Garden
- Okayama Prefecture Tourism: Sogenji Temple
- Okayama Prefecture Tourism: Saidaiji Kannon-in
- Okayama Prefecture Tourism: Gofuku Street