Tamano, Japan
玉野市
Tamano is a town of 67,786 people in Okayama, Japan, founded in August 3, 1940.
Why visit Tamano
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 36 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 渋川動物公園, 市立玉野海洋博物館, Ando Museum and Naoshima New Museum of Art.
Weather in Tamano
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About Tamano
Tamano (玉野市, Tamano-shi) is a city located in southern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2022, the city had an estimated population of 55,889 in 27087 households, and a population density of 540 persons per km2 . Its total area is 103.58 square kilometres (39.99 sq mi)
From the Wikipedia article Tamano (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Tamano on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do36
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Museums and landmarks17
Benesse House
Museum · 9.1 km
Contemporary art museum in Naoshima, Japan
Hikozaki Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 10.7 km
Ancient shell midden in Okayama, Japan
Kiheijima saltwork ruins
Monument and historic site · 3.3 km
Kofun in Kagawa, Japan
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
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27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
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History
The Tamano area is part of ancient Bizen Province. During the Edo Period, it was part of the holdings of Okayama Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the area was organized into villages within Kojima District, Okayama with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The city of Tamano was officially founded on August 3, 1940 by the merger of the towns of Uno and Hibi.
From the History section of Tamano on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare32
Map of Tamano
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Getting there and nearby towns
Okayama Airport (OKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 km away.
- Kurashiki 18 km northwest, about 18 min by car
- Tonoshō 21 km east, about 21 min by car
- Utazu 27 km southwest, about 27 min by car
- Marugame 30 km southwest, about 30 min by car
- Yakage 35 km west, about 35 min by car
- Wake 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Kariya 48 km northeast, about 48 min by car
- Fukuyama 53 km west, about 53 min by car
- Kamigōri 55 km northeast, about 55 min by car
- Tsuyama 60 km north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Yurindo, by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Naoshima New Museum of Art 2025, Fotointheworld, CC BY 4.0
- Benesse Art House (6900628038), KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chichu art museum01s2560, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Lee U-Fan museum 李禹煥美術館 香川県香川郡直島町字倉浦 PC192973, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Setouchi Triennale -Teshima Yokoo House （豊島横尾館）横尾忠則-永山裕子 DSCF2301, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shibukawa Marine Aquarium, Totti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Tamano cycle race place is faced from the distance, Tatushin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Naoshima Municipal Naoshima Junior High School, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naoshima Municipal Naoshima Elementary School, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naoshima Bath I♥湯 直島銭湯 Akiyoshi Matsuoka PC182203, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kinko-zan, icecake, Public domain
- 玉比咩神社 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Uno Hotel, GiveMeMollusks, CC0
- おかやまファーマーズマーケット - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Tamano Commercial High School, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shibukawa, Ayumi2000, CC BY 3.0
- Inside of the Ando Museum, Bea Phi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bizen-tai sta 20240414, Keeteria, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 30 -02, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 伊達橋 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- 伊達池 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 遊歩道 伊達池 睡蓮 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 清水川 遊歩道 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- 玉野市 田井みなと公園 - panoramio (1), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- 玉野市 田井みなと公園 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 遊歩道 - panoramio (4), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- イギリス庭園 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 - panoramio (21), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- イギリス庭園 - panoramio (1), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 深山イギリス庭園 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 - panoramio (9), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 深山イギリス庭園 ナガサキアゲハ - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Miyama english garden02, メルビル, CC BY-SA 3.0
- みやま公園 深山イギリス庭園 - panoramio (1), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- 道の駅 みやま公園 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 深山イギリス庭園 - panoramio (2), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- みやま公園 - panoramio (23), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Miyama english garden01, メルビル, CC BY-SA 3.0
- みやま公園 - panoramio (20), Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
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