Want to add a bit of spirituality to your escape? Make your way to Hokai-in Temple and soak up the calm atmosphere.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when in Kita Ward. Hokai-in Temple is an ideal place to begin here, but there are loads of other interesting places to visit. Okayama Castle, Orient Museum and Kibitsu Shrine are near the place of worship and will top off your day nicely.