Okayama Korakuen｜A special scenic spot where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period
"Okayama Korakuen" in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture is a historical garden that is counted as one of Japan's Three Great Gardens. This large garden was built by Tsunamasa Ikeda, the second lord of the Okayama Domain, as a place of relaxation.
Okayama Korakuen is a circuit-style garden with ponds, islands, artificial hills and bridges arranged on a site of about 13 hectares, and is colored with seasonal flowers and trees. It is also attractive that the highlights change depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms, irises, autumn leaves and plums. There are also facilities where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period, such as a tea room, a kabuki stage, and nagashi somen noodles.
When walking around Okayama Korakuen, you can enjoy it even more by joining a guided tour. A guide familiar with the attractions of Korakuen will show you around the garden with historical stories and insider stories. Departing four times a day at regular times, it takes about an hour to go around the park.
Okayama Korakuen is a tourist spot where you can feel the beauty and tradition of Japan. Please visit once by all means.
Here is a website where you can obtain detailed information about Okayama Korakuen.