Okayama Korakuen Garden

Name: Okayama Korakuen Garden
Address: 703-8257 Korakuen 1-5, Okayama, Okayama, JP
Telephone: +81 86-272-1148

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About

Okayama Korakuen Garden is a Japanese garden in Okayama, on an island between the Asahi River and the city, opposite Okayama Castle.

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Why go

Sawa-no-ike pond, with three islands inspired by scenery near Lake Biwa.
Enyō-tei Pavilion, where the daimyo received guests, overlooking the central pond.
Okayama Castle’s black silhouette, visible from many spots in the garden.

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 17:00Show all

Monday08:00 – 17:00

Tuesday08:00 – 17:00

Wednesday08:00 – 17:00

Thursday08:00 – 17:00

Friday08:00 – 17:00

Saturday08:00 – 17:00

Sunday08:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

Sawa-no-ikeThe central pond has three islands designed to evoke scenery near Lake Biwa.At the center of the garden.
Enyō-tei PavilionThe daimyo’s former residence overlooks Sawa-no-ike.At the garden’s center.
Ryūten PavilionAn open-sided pavilion stands over a stream, with benches beside the water.Beside the stream.
Kayō-no-ike lotus flowersLotus flowers bloom near the pond in July and August.Near Kayō-no-ike pond.July–August
Okayama CastleIts black silhouette can be seen from many spots inside the garden.Across the river, opposite the garden.

What's in season

Jun – JulIrises bloom beside the zigzag bridge near Ryūten.

What you see

A panoramic view across the garden from Yuishinzan hill.
A temple roof on distant Mt. Misaoyama, positioned to enhance the view from Enyō-tei’s porch.

Photo spots

Enyō-tei verandaGarden views framed by trees and hills.At Enyō-tei Pavilion; the veranda is usually off-limits to the public.

Shorts

History

Ikeda Tsunamasa commissioned the garden across the Asahi River from Okayama Castle. Construction began in 1687 and finished in 1700. It served as a retreat for daimyō and a place to receive guests. Flooding and wartime bombing later damaged it; preserved paintings, diagrams, and records guided its restoration.

1687Construction began on Ikeda Tsunamasa’s orders. Tsuda Nagatada directed the work, completed in 1700.
1863The garden took its present form.
1884The Ikeda family transferred the garden to Okayama Prefecture, and it opened to the public.
1934–1945Flooding and wartime bombing damaged the garden. It was restored using Edo-period paintings, diagrams, and family records.

How to get there

15 minOn footFrom Okayama Station.
5 minTramFrom Shiroshita tram stop.

Sources: Kōraku-en - Wikipedia · Okayama - Wikivoyage (see) · ホーム／後楽園 · Kōraku-en - Wikipedia · Kōraku-en - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where

703-8257 Korakuen 1-5, Okayama

Website: okayama-korakuen.jp/
Phone: +81 86-272-1148

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Questions and answers

What are Okayama Korakuen Garden’s opening hours?

The garden is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00.

How do I get to Okayama Korakuen Garden from Okayama Station?

It is a 15-minute walk from Okayama Station.

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