Whatever the religion or whoever they're devoted to, shrines have a way of making you contemplative. Check out Yu Shrine and share a moment of silence with the locals.
Located in Mimasaka, this sacred place is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find tons more to see in the area. Okayama Farmers Market North Village, Japan Museum of Contemporary Toy and Hall of Music Box, and Mimasaka City Museum of History and Folklore are within close reach of Yu Shrine.