A must-have for fans of unusual tours is the Museum of Pears located within the province. The name of the museum speaks for itself. For over a hundred years, Okayama farmers have grown special varieties of pears, which are the real pride of the local agriculture. Among the museum's main exhibits are samples of various types of pears that were brought here from different parts of the world.
The most unusual exhibit is a large pear tree, which grows right in the middle of the museum. It was grown in such a way that visitors could even see its root system. Now the museum has many interactive exhibits and information stands, which makes it ideal for families. In a museum shop, you can buy fresh pears, as well as sweets made from them. Marmalade and sweets made from pears in local factories are popular souvenirs among tourists.
Okayama has some ancient shrines and temples to visit. The Kumano Nachi Taisha built in the middle of the 19th century can be found in a picturesque mountainous area. Lots of valuable religious artifacts are put on display within the walls of the temple. Every year on July 14, it hosts an incredibly beautiful and sumptuous holiday, which is considered one of the most important religious events in the country. The area around is no less attractive to tourists. They can walk in a beautiful forest, which is considered to be sacred, as well as see a wonderful waterfall, the highest in Japan.
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