Okayama Korakuen Garden

岡山後楽園

Okayama Korakuen is a large landscape garden and one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. It was built by Ikeda Tsunamasa, the second lord of the Okayama domain, as a place to relax. In 1952 it was named a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Visitors walk along paths around ponds and lawns, with Okayama Castle nearby.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: March 20 – September 30: 7:30–18:00. October 1 – March 19: 8:00–17:00. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing.
Admission: Adults (15–64) ¥500, seniors (65+) ¥200, children free. A combined ticket with Okayama Castle is ¥800.
Getting there: About 25 minutes on foot from JR Okayama Station, about 15 minutes by bus, or about 4 minutes by tram.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Re-entry is not permitted; ask the staff at the gate if you need to re-enter.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The garden is designed to be enjoyed on foot, walking along paths and around the ponds and going up and down small hills.
Autumn is one of the most popular seasons with visitors.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
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.