Imagine a hollowed-out roasted tomato filled with rice and swimming in a rich, creamy curry sauce. The menu is simple and short, and we highly recommend ordering the Okayama tomato curry. This spot is hard to find, but oh so worth it. They’re offering six balls for 600 yen, which is insanely good value. Known for its takoyaki (grilled dough balls filled with octopus), this spot has been around since the 90s, so it must be onto something. Just remember to take only what you’ll eat. They’ve got English menus which is a bonus for those travelling without a guide or a translator, but with all-you-can-eat buffets you can’t really go wrong. Specialising in yakiniku (grilled meat) Griglia is Japan’s answer to Korean BBQ where you cook the meat on a netted grill over flames. This European-style cafe specialises in iced teas, and it’s also got some tasty vegetarian and vegan options (think falafel, hummus and minestrone) if you want a break from the meat and seafood. Eat & Drink Merci Moncherĭon’t kill us for listing a non-Japanese restaurant here, but sometimes you just crave the flavours of home, and if that’s the case when you’re in Okayama, hit up Merci Moncher. The outside is lined with, you guessed it, ivy, while the inside features minimalist furniture in muted colours, creating the perfect atmosphere for slumber. Just a few steps from the canal of Kurashiki, the Ivy Square hotel is beautiful outside and in. With views of gardens and a traditional dinner served right to your room, this spot was built 250 years ago, offering a look into what life in 18th century Japan was like. There’s nothing like staying in a Japanese ryokan for the ultimate dose of zen, and they don’t get much better than Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata, based right in the heart of the historical quarter of Kurashiki. Don’t miss trying their mouth-watering peaches and grapes Stay Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata Just over an hour’s flight away from Tokyo and a 70-minute bullet train trip from Kyoto, Okayama packs a whole lot of history, and you can easily see the highlights in two days, so there are no excuses for leaving this place off your list. Here are three of Japan’s most undiscovered regions that you need to know about (and visit soon). Yes, you might need to learn a little Japanese to get by, but with some careful planning and an understanding of the rail network, you’ll be raving about your trip for years to come. We’re talking hardly any (if any) English-speaking tourists, rich cultural histories and incredible food. Our favourite places to explore are the untrodden, and we’ve discovered some of Japan’s little-known gems, not far from Hiroshima, that are ripe for exploring. Tokyo and Kyoto will always be incredible, must-visits, but in our opinion, you haven’t done Japan properly until you’ve uncovered at least one of its undiscovered regions.
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