Long covered shopping arcade ideal for eating while walking and souvenir hunting
About this spot
A long, covered shopping arcade running north-south through central Okayama. Featuring everything from traditional Japanese sweet shops to variety stores, it's perfect for street eating and souvenir hunting. During Uraja, dance groups sometimes perform in the shopping street area, offering an early taste of the festival atmosphere.
Season & hours
Name: おかやま桃太郎まつり 第31回うらじゃ
Date & time: 8/22 (Sat)–8/23 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 岡山市北区・下石井公園ほか市内各所
岡山に伝わる鬼の伝説「温羅(うら)」をモチーフに、下石井公園をはじめとした市内各所を会場に繰り広げられる総踊りのまつりです。第31回を迎える2026年も、鮮やかな衣装をまとった踊り連が趣向を凝らした踊りと音楽で、夏の岡山を熱く盛り上げます。会場ごとに異なる演舞を見比べながら市内各所を巡るのも、このまつりならではの楽しみ方です。
Tips
会場は市内各所に分かれているため、事前にどの会場を回るか大まかなルートを決めておくとスムーズです。混雑する場所もあるため、ベビーカーでの移動は人の流れに注意しましょう。屋台での買い物には小銭を多めに用意しておくと便利です。
Tips
Within walking distance from the Okayama Prefectural Art Museum. As evening approaches, the foot traffic increases, so visiting during this time allows for a more relaxed shopping experience.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. Visiting in the afternoon allows for relatively unhurried shopping.
Access & map
〒700-0822 Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City Kita Ward, Omachi 3-chome 5-16
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2026 Okayama Momotaro Festival, 31st Uraja One-Day Experience Course
Okayama
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