Misaki, town in Kume district, Okayama prefecture, Japan
Misaki is a small town in Okayama Prefecture in the Kume district, formed in 2005 from the merger of three smaller municipalities. It spreads over a forested and mountainous area where the Asahi River flows, with a central train station called Kamenokō around which shops and public facilities cluster.
Misaki was historically part of Mimasaka Province and took its present form in 2005 through administrative merger. The region has a long spiritual history, with temples like Honzan-ji, dating over 1300 years ago, and Ryosan-ji from the early 8th century, which have shaped religious life here.
The name Misaki originates from the historic Mimasaka Province and reflects the regional identity. The town is known today for tamago kake gohan, a simple dish of raw egg over rice that local restaurants prepare in their own ways and that shapes daily life here.
The best time to visit is spring for cherry blossoms and autumn for fall colors and mountain clouds, with favorable weather in these seasons. A car is practical for exploring, though biking, buses, and short walks also work to enjoy the quiet streets and viewpoints.
The train station building is designed in the shape of a turtle, an unexpected architectural detail that attracts visitors. A large poultry farm here supplies the region with fresh eggs and makes it possible to serve raw egg in restaurants, a key element for the local signature dish.
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