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Major city · Japan

Nagi

Visit Nagi for a half‑day: bus from Tsuyama (≈1 h), see Nagi MOCA (¥700) and Bodai‑ji (free), then return.

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Nagi is a small Okayama town reachable by hourly Chutetsu bus from Tsuyama. Its main attractions – the contemporary art museum and a historic temple with a 900‑year‑old ginkgo – fit into a half‑day, making a day‑trip the most efficient plan.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
JPY
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
Airport
OKJ
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Nagi: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
  • Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
  • Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nagi110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Nagi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)Bodai‑ji temple and ancient ginkgoVicarya fossil museumLocal black‑pig cuisine
Airports
OKJ Okayama Airport (Bus to Tsuyama (≈45 min) then Chutetsu bus to Nagi (≈1 h))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    14°C (57°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    27°C (81°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Nagi: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

6 rd

Mar

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

19°C (66°F)

12 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Sep

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

6 rd

Dec

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Take the hourly Chutetsu bus from Tsuyama Station (≈1 h). Walk within town; attractions are within 10‑minute walks from each other.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tsuyama

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min

Chutetsu bus from Nagi to Tsuyama Station, about 1 h

Tsuyama offers a historic castle and shopping; good base for exploring western Okayama.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

HareBare Green Resort Cottage

Cottages for 2 people ¥10,000; reservation 6 months ahead.

Nagi Sanso

Japanese‑style villa ¥5,000 includes two meals.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
Mid
¥7,000–12,000 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Nagi MOCA entry¥700 (≈ US$5)
HareBare Cottage (2 people, night)¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
Nagi Sanso (incl. meals)¥5,000 (≈ US$35)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Nagi is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic when crossing rural roads and seasonal bus schedule changes. Keep an eye on weather alerts in summer.
  • No train station – bus is the only public link.
  • Bus schedules may vary on holidays; confirm times on the bilingual guide site.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Tsuyama → Nagi bus: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) one‑way (check schedule)

Say or show

  • すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
  • ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
  • いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
  • バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basu tei wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nagi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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