Okayama Korakuen

Garden

4.5

This Japanese stroll garden is located in Okayama City and named one of the Big Three Japanese Gardens. Construction of the garden began in 1687 by Tsunamasa Ikeda, Lord of Okayama, with its initial completion in 1700. Since this time, it was beloved and enjoyed as a place of relaxation for the feudal lord and as a place of interaction with the retainers and people of the domain. One can see the footprints of history through the structural remains preserved in the expansive 144,000 square meters area and enjoy blooms in each season dotting the park. The Korakuenmae bus stop is the closest public transport stop.

Spot details

Address: Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Kita-ku Kourakuen 1-5
Area: Okayama City / Around Korakuen Area
Phone: 0862721148
Hours: [3/20-9/30]7:30-18:00(Last entry17:45)
[10/1-3/19]8:00-17:00(Last entry16:45)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults410yen, Shinia (65 and over) 140yen, Free for high school students and younger
Parking Lot: Available(570spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Okayama_Korakuen_Free_Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Nice gardens

Reviewed：2021.02.13

Well cared for gardens with all the expected Japanese highlights. Tons of Koi fish and great historical features, such as the rice patties. Took us about 1 hour to walk the garden on a nice and sunny...
give yourself time to explore this wonderful garden.

Reviewed：2021.02.11

am finally able to relate our experiences of our 2019 exploring trip rather than a working trip to japan.covid knocked me for a loop.visited hiroshima first and then takamatsu before coming along...
Beautiful Garden

Reviewed：2020.12.28

One of the gems of Okayama, a fantastic traditional garden in the middle of the city. You can feel like you have been transported to a different time in history. Every season has a different feel...