Quiet Moments at a Dry-Landscape Garden Said to Be Designed by Enshū Kobori
About this spot
A temple featuring a dry-landscape rock garden said to be designed by Enshū Kobori, who governed Bicchu as imperial magistrate. The garden's azalea plantings express ocean waves, revealing serene beauty through all seasons. Contrasting with the bustle of the samurai residences, this is a place for peaceful reflection.
Season & hours
Name: 備中たかはし松山踊り
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/16 (Sun) 19:00–22:20
Venue: 高梁市・JR備中高梁駅前大通り
日本三大盆踊りの一つに数えられることもある、高梁市の夏を代表する盆踊りです。三味線や笛の音に合わせてゆったりと踊る「地方踊り」と、軽快なテンポで踊る「仕組み踊り」の2種類があり、それぞれ異なる趣で夜通し繰り広げられます。JR備中高梁駅前の大通りを会場に、提灯の灯りの下で優雅な踊りの輪が広がる様子は、他の盆踊りとはひと味違った上品な雰囲気が魅力です。
Tips
踊りは19時から22時20分まで続くため、無理のない時間帯を決めて観覧するのがおすすめです。夜は気温が下がることもあるので、薄手の羽織ものがあると安心です。荒天時の開催可否は公式情報で確認してください。
Tips
Within walking distance of Ishihi-ya Town Furusato Village. Admission fee required. There is a viewing area for contemplating the garden while resting, making it a cool refuge during hot hours.
Best time to visit
About 45 minutes. Early afternoon is ideal for a visit combined with rest.
Access & map
Takahashi City, Okayama 716-0016, Raikyu-ji-cho 18
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2026 Bicchu-Takahashi Matsuyama Odori Full-Day Experience Course
Okayama
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