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Okayama Korakuen Garden 後楽園

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2010

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Visiting Okayama Korakuen Garden today

  • 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

Checked against: Okayama Korakuen official visitor information · Korakuen Garden (japan-guide.com). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Okayama, Korakuen

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.