Timeline
10:00
Step into the Animo Museum. It opens at 10:00, so you will have the space to yourself. Browse the silver and bronze Olympic medals from Yuko Arimori’s career. The museum is a 10-minute walk from Bizenhara Station.
10:45
Walk 31 minutes SSW to the Handayama Botanical Garden. This is a good time to arrive as the crowds are thin. Stroll among the flowers and enjoy the fresh air. The garden is open year-round, making it a peaceful escape.
12:00
Find a bench or a quiet spot in the Handayama Botanical Garden to rest. Enjoy the scenery and the calm atmosphere before heading back.
Local tip
The Animo Museum is located 10 minutes from Bizenhara Station. Check the route from your starting point. The museum opens at 10:00 and closes at 17:00. The Handayama Botanical Garden is a 31-minute walk from the museum. No specific opening hours are listed for the garden, but it is open year-round.
Check before you go
- The Animo Museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00.
- The Handayama Botanical Garden is open year-round.
- Check the route from Bizenhara Station if you are starting there.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Okayama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).