Higashi Ward

Higashi Ward lies along the lower Yoshii River in eastern Okayama Prefecture, and its broad lowlands have long supported rice fields and settlement. South of the urban centre, reclaimed land reaches Kojima Bay, part of the Seto Inland Sea, while inland districts retain a distinctly rural character. Saidaiji Kannon-in, a Buddhist temple in the Saidaiji area, hosts the Saidaiji Eyo festival, in which participants compete for sacred wooden shingi sticks. This centuries-old event is among Okayama’s best-known winter traditions. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Okayama Prefecture.

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