Ushimado Olive Garden and Karakoto Street: A Date in Japan's Aegean Sea

A leisurely seaside date course through Ushimado, Okayama, known as "Japan's Aegean Sea." At Ushimado Olive Garden on the hilltop, the shimmering silver olive groves frame a stunning vista of the Seto Inland Sea's scattered islands, and ringing the Bell of Happiness together creates a cherished memory. Along Shiomachi Karakoto Street in the harbor town, you can enjoy a retro stroll and lunch while gazing at the charming latticed-window homes. After experiencing the port town's history at the white Western-style Ushimado Marine Culture Museum, finish your day at Ushimado Yacht Harbor. Leisurely walk along the waterfront as forests of masts cast silhouettes against the twilight colors. A day enveloped in sea and light is sure to become a favorite for future driving dates.