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Yakushi-in gained its fame as the setting of the movie "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (男はつらいよ).
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松連寺
This temple, built atop a large stone wall, looks more like a fortress than a temple.
高梁市歴史美術館 Takahashi rekishi bijutsukan
A museum dedicated to the city's long history from its days as part of the ancient Kibi Kingdom to the feudal era when the wider Bitchu Province was ruled from Bitchu Matsuyama Castle to the present day.
高梁基督教会堂 Takahashi kirisuto kyōkaidō
Constructed in 1889 (Meiji 22) by a Western architect, it's the oldest church in Okayama. Worship services are still held on Sunday mornings.
頼久寺
A zen temple of the Rinzai sect that dates back to 1504. The beautifully constructed garden within the temple grounds was designed by Kobori Enshu, who is one of the founders of the Japanese tea ceremony. It's about 15 minutes from JR Bitchu Takahashi Station.
埴原邸 Haibara-tei
Served as a resident for samurai guards and servants.
旧折井家
A former samurai residence. Visitors are free to walk in and around the house. Don't forget to go around the back to the small museum featuring samurai armor and other objects owned by the Orii family.