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Okayama Castle
岡山城
Okayama Castle was built by Ukita Hideie, a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Its black wooden walls gave it the nickname 'Ujo' (Crow Castle). The original tower was destroyed in an air raid in 1945 and later rebuilt. From the top floor you can see the Asahi River, Korakuen Garden and the city, and the first floor has a Bizen pottery workshop.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
9:00–17:30, last admission 17:00. Hours may be extended for events.
- Closed
Closed December 29–31. The castle tower may also close for bad weather or inspections.
- Admission
Adults (high school students and older) ¥500; junior high school students free.
- Getting there
From JR Okayama Station take the tram toward Higashiyama for about 5 minutes, get off at Shiroshita, and walk about 10 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- An elevator goes up to the 4th floor; use the stairs for the 5th and 6th floors. One wheelchair is available inside the tower.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Most visitors spend 50–60 minutes inside the keep (about 1.5 hours for a closer look), and the walk to the Ujo Park car park is about 15 minutes each way.
- The keep has an elevator from basement level 1 to the 4th floor; the 5th floor and the top (6th) floor are reached by stairs.
- Inside the keep there is a cafe for drinks, and the cafe space is the only place where eating and drinking are allowed.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Okayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Okayama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:52
- Sunrise06:28
- Dhuhr11:50
- Asr14:45
- Maghrib17:07
- Isha18:33
Times are calculated for Okayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Okayama.
Places to pray near Okayama Castle
Halal food near Okayama Castle
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): okayama-castle.jp