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Recommended sightseeing time:10-15 minutes
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1-1 Ekimotomachi Kita-ku | JR Okayama Sta. East Entrance, Okayama 700-0024, Okayama PrefectureMap
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In fact, in addition to the well-known legend about Taotaro, there is also a statement of historical evaluation, that is, Taotaro's story was evolved from the story of the ancient Okayama emperor "Yoshizuki-do" to fight the Winro story that occupied the country. Therefore, in many places in Okayama, you can see things with the theme of "Taro", and there are many places related to the legend of Taro!
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Okayama is the hometown of Momotaro, and the Momotaro statue in front of JR Okayama Station is one of the most representative statues. This was donated by the Okayama Nishiguchi Rotary Club in May 1946, and it is also a popular photo spot for tourists visiting Okayama. At the feet of the statue are the legendary monkeys and dogs, and a pheasant stands on Momotaro's shoulders. Momotaro raised his left hand to his eyebrows and looked towards Onishima (Megi Island, Kagawa Prefecture).
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In fact, in addition to the well-known legend about Taotaro, there is also a statement of historical evaluation, that is, Taotaro's story was evolved from the story of the ancient Okayama emperor "Yoshizuki-do" to fight the Winro story that occupied the country. Therefore, in many places in Okayama, you can see things with the theme of "Taro", and there are many places related to the legend of Taro!
As the hometown of Taotaro, the traces of Taotaro are everywhere in the city of Okayama. The legendary Taotaro is a symbol of wisdom, leading all classes to defeat the upper classes. The ancient working people of Japan were passed on by word of mouth to make Taotaro famous. The peaches of Okayama are especially famous.
Okama is the hometown of Taotaro, and the statue of Taotaro in front of JR Okayama Station is one of the most representative statues. It was donated by Okayama West Exit Rotary Club in Showa in May 46, and is also a photo spot that tourists visit when visiting Okayama.
It is a symbolic symbol in front of Okayama station.
I saw various versions of the relevant stories when I was a child, and finally came to punch a card.