1-5 Korakuen, Kita Ward, Okayama, 703-8257, Japan
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Cost per person
¥500
Okayama Korakuen Garden is celebrated as one of Japan's three great gardens, offering a serene landscape meticulously crafted with ponds, streams, walking paths, and scenic hills. Originally built in 1687 by the local feudal lord as a place of entertainment, it features unique spacious lawns rarely found in traditional Japanese gardens. Visitors can enjoy seasonal beauty with plum, cherry, and maple trees, as well as tea and rice fields, making it a perfect spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Open: winter, spring, summer, autumn