Okayama, Korakuen

August 31, 2010
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Okayama's Korakuen has been in existence since the Edo Period and has entertained many important guests through the years. It is considered one of the three famous gardens of Japan and is designated as a Special Scenic Location under the Cultural Properties Protection Law.
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Okayama Korakuen is known as one of the three famous parks in Japan
Some beautiful old thatched roofs make this a very scenic spot
Some beautiful old thatched roofs make this a very scenic spot
Okayama Castle in the distance. Like the greenery here
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
Would be nice to lie down on the grass and just look up at the sky
Crossing a stream to nowhere in particular
Crossing a stream to nowhere in particular
Like washing on the line, the kids put out their paintings to dry
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
Summer can be hot. This shady spot with water helps these boys to cool down
An old water wheel looks very peaceful
An old water wheel looks very peaceful
Gift shop
Gift shop
I feel cooler just looking at this photo
I feel cooler just looking at this photo
Lots of greenery, lots of hilly mounds and plenty of peaceful nature.
Lots of greenery, lots of hilly mounds and plenty of peaceful nature.
Islands in the stream
Islands in the stream
The water features are well shaped and looked after
The water features are well shaped and looked after
Reflections in the stream
Reflections in the stream
Water, Greenery, pathways and thatched roofs. Feels like a time warp
Water, Greenery, pathways and thatched roofs. Feels like a time warp
The color of the pathways are a nice contrast with the green grass
The color of the pathways are a nice contrast with the green grass
Time to stand back and check the painting for the day
Time to stand back and check the painting for the day
Okayama Castle
Okayama Castle
All the children were busy painting the Castle in the background
All the children were busy painting the Castle in the background
A small Shrine in the park
A small Shrine in the park
Lots of people out even though it was a very hot day
Lots of people out even though it was a very hot day
The children paint pictures of Okayama Castle
The children paint pictures of Okayama Castle
A few shops along the way if you get hungry
A few shops along the way if you get hungry
Old style looking very at home in this park
Old style looking very at home in this park
The pond and buildings in a natural setting, with Okayama city close by
The pond and buildings in a natural setting, with Okayama city close by
Time for some dango?
Time for some dango?
Lanterns covered with moss
Lanterns covered with moss
The painting complete, time to take it home
The painting complete, time to take it home

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