Kōraku-en Garden
One of Japan’s three great gardens, its lawns framing the black "crow castle".
How to reach it
About 20 min walk from Okayama station. Arrive in Okayama via Sakura · 45m.
- From the station
- 20 min · 1.5 km
- Rail pass
- Japan Rail Pass
- Tickets
- Book tour / ticket
More to see in Okayama
Okayama Castle
The black-lacquered "crow castle" whose keep glints with gilded roof tiles across the river.
Kibitsu Shrine
A rare long-roofed shrine tied to the demon-slaying legend behind Momotarō the peach boy.
Okayama Orient Museum
Mesopotamian glass and Persian tilework gathered in a cool riverside gallery.
Other stops on the San’yō Coast & Miyajima
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Kōraku-en Garden from Okayama station?
- About 20 min walk from Okayama station. Arrive in Okayama via Sakura · 45m.
- Is Kōraku-en Garden covered by the Japan Rail Pass?
- The train journey to Okayama is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Kōraku-en Garden is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
- What else is there to see near Kōraku-en Garden?
- Other sights in Okayama include Okayama Castle, Kibitsu Shrine, Okayama Orient Museum.