A breathtaking panorama overlooking the Seto Inland Sea with the Niko Niko Rock! Wedding photos at "Oji Ga Take" in Okayama Prefecture ⛰
2024.08.05 published
"Oujigatake" in Okayama ⛰
Did you know that there is a breathtaking spot called "Oujigatake" that straddles the cities of Tamano and Kurashiki in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture?
✅ A panoramic view overlooking the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the Seto Ohashi bridge
✅ Interesting rocks named such as "Nikoniko Rock" and "Sheep Rock"
✅ Wild cliffs that will take your breath away
✅ A stunning cherry blossom viewing spot 🌸
✅ Activities like bouldering and paragliding are also popular
It’s a place where you can enjoy nature and breathtaking views!*
Oujigatake is also chosen as a location for wedding photography.
A photoshoot surrounded by beautiful nature will surely become a lifelong memory!*
I will introduce the highlights of Oujigatake along with actual wedding photos taken from there. ♡
A Grand Panoramic View of the Seto Inland Sea ♡
The biggest charm of Oujigatake is undoubtedly the breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea!♡
The blue sea and blue sky, with islands of the Seto Inland Sea visible, create a divine atmosphere.
It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the viewpoint of the Seto Inland Sea.
Though there are walking paths, they are not paved roads. If you wear a long dress, be careful as it may fray or tear.
On some days, you can see people enjoying paragliding too!*
The blue sky, the sea, and colorful paragliders.
It’s truly a stunning view!♡
The sunset is also romantic and wonderful! 🌇
Photography on the Cliff Edge!
Oujigatake has many giant and strange rocks, and it is possible to climb on the rocks for photography.
Though it’s thrilling to worry about falling, you can capture dramatic photos that make you feel like you’re the only two in the world!♡
Sitting on the rocks for a photo shoot is also lovely.
There are various spots, so try to find your favorite one!**
Nikoniko Rock ♡
Oujigatake has many giant and strange rocks, but among them, there is a famous rock called "Nikoniko Rock"!
It looks like a Moai statue, with a mouth that seems to smile, truly giving a cheerful impression!♡
There are other rocks like "Old Man Rock" and "Sheep Rock," so it could be fun to search for them while taking photos!*
Spring Cherry Blossom Wedding Photos 🌸
Oujigatake is home to 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees and is also a breathtaking cherry blossom viewing spot!♡
Wedding photos taken during cherry blossom season can sometimes have other people in the frame if taken in crowded places.
It seems that Oujigatake is not overly crowded, so satisfactory photoshoots can likely be done here! 🌸
There Are Such Places Too!*
There are other spots like this at Oujigatake!♡
On the mountain side, you can find rocky areas like this.
The walking paths look like this.
There are also grasslands 🌿
I Want to Visit Oujigatake ♡
The breathtaking spot "Oujigatake" in Okayama.
You can feel nature here and take beautiful wedding photos along with Japan's breathtaking views!*
Activities like paragliding are also active, making it fun to spend the first day taking wedding photos, the second day paragliding, and the third day driving around the islands of the Seto Inland Sea... That sounds like a fun trip too!♡
➡ We also introduce other wonderful photography locations! Here’s the list of location photo articles! ♡