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Okayama Castle, also known as "crow castle" due to its black exterior, was built in 1597. It was destroyed in World War II and reconstructed in the 1960s. The castle's interior is modern and houses a museum. The castle is on the opposite side of the Asahi River from Korakuen. Combination tickets for both attractions are available.
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Okayama Castle 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 the castle is a ten minute walk.
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| Hours: | 9:00 to 17:00 | | Closed: | December 29 to 31 and irregular closures before special exhibitions | | Admission: | 300 yen (castle only), 520 yen (castle and Korakuen) |
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Users who have been to Okayama: 200
Users who have been to Okayama Castle: 121 2nd of 2 most visited sights in Okayama.
139th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.
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mildly interesting (67/100, 68 votes)
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interesting
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