Hotels in Okayama, Japan
Okayama sits in western Japan on Honshu island, with a mild climate: hot, humid summers (up to 90°F/32°C) and cool, dry winters (around 40°F/4°C). It's famous for Korakuen Garden-one of Japan's top three landscape gardens-and Okayama Castle, a black-feathered fortress rebuilt after WWII fire. In spring, you can stroll through the garden's cherry blossoms and wisteria; in autumn, the leaves turn fiery red. Summer means sampling local white peaches and exploring the castle's interior, while winter offers crisp views of the castle against snowy hills.