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Okayama, Korakuen

Shibuya246 · 31 August 2010 · 28 photos · 14,875 views · 1 comment

Okayama Korakuen is known as one of the three famous parks in Japan

Some beautiful old thatched roofs make this a very scenic spot

Okayama Castle in the distance. Like the greenery here

Would be nice to lie down on the grass and just look up at the sky

Crossing a stream to nowhere in particular

Like washing on the line, the kids put out their paintings to dry

Summer can be hot. This shady spot with water helps these boys to cool down

An old water wheel looks very peaceful

Gift shop

I feel cooler just looking at this photo

Lots of greenery, lots of hilly mounds and plenty of peaceful nature.

Islands in the stream

The water features are well shaped and looked after

Reflections in the stream

Water, Greenery, pathways and thatched roofs. Feels like a time warp

The color of the pathways are a nice contrast with the green grass

Time to stand back and check the painting for the day

Okayama Castle

All the children were busy painting the Castle in the background

A small Shrine in the park

Lots of people out even though it was a very hot day

The children paint pictures of Okayama Castle

A few shops along the way if you get hungry

Old style looking very at home in this park

The pond and buildings in a natural setting, with Okayama city close by

Time for some dango?

Lanterns covered with moss

The painting complete, time to take it home

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Visiting today · Okayama, Chugoku

Visiting Okayama Korakuen Garden, Okayama today

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Added by Shibuya246, separate from the original post above. Facts are checked every quarter against the sources below. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Getting there: From Okayama Station, take the Higashiyama Line tram to Shiroshita (about 5 minutes), then walk 10-15 minutes to the south gate. Walking the whole 1.5 km takes 25-30 minutes.
Admission: Adults pay ¥500 and over-65s pay ¥200. Under-15s and students up to 18 get in free. A combined ticket with Okayama Castle costs ¥800.
Hours: 7:30-18:00 from 20 March to 30 September and 8:00-17:00 from 1 October to 19 March. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing, and the garden is open every day.
Tip: Allow 45-90 minutes, as re-entry is not allowed. The south gate is near the bridge to Okayama Castle.

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Plum in February, cherry blossoms late March to April

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Sources: Okayama Korakuen official visitor information · Korakuen Garden (japan-guide.com)

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irinabel13 30 October 2010
Just beautiful!