basic information

Korakuen is ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful landscape gardens (the other two are Kanazawa's Kenrokuen and Mito's Kairakuen).

The garden, which was built in the 17th century by the local feudal lord, contains ponds, teahouses, pavilions, woods, an artificial hill, several small shrines and wide lawns. Okayama Castle stands just next to Korakuen.

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how to get there

Korakuen stands 1.5 kilometers east of JR Okayama Station. In front of the station, take a streetcar bound for Higashiyama. Get off at the third stop, Shiroshita Station, from where Korakuen is a ten minute walk.

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hours and fees

Hours:	7:30 to 18:00 (8:00 to 17:00 from October through March) Admission ends 15 minutes before closing time.
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	350 yen (Korakuen only), 520 yen (Korakuen and castle)

travel community

Users who have been to Okayama: 200
Users who have been to Korakuen Garden: 137

1st of 2 most visited sights in Okayama.
121st of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		recommended (82/100, 80 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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