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Okayama Castle
Okayama Castle is a castle located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. In the Edo period, it was the seat of the Okayama Domain Hall, also known as Wucheng or Golden Wucheng. It is a designated historical site in Japan. The lord of the Okayama domain, Ikeda Netsuke, appointed Tsuda Nagatada as the acting official of Okayama County (the acting official of the domain lord). The construction began in 4 years, lasted 14 years, and was completed in the 13th year of Genroku. Okayama Castle consists of several small hills more than ten meters above sea level. The Honmaru is located in the area of "Okayama". The west of the city is "Stone Mountain", and the north of the city is "Tenjin Mountain". The design of the castle basically uses the ladder style, there is no rope defense on the east side, and the natural moat is made by Asahikawa.Okayama City · 1.9 km from downtown
Okayama Korakuen
Okayama Korakuen was built in 1700 as a stroll garden that took Ikeda Tsunamasa, the lord of the Okayama Domain, 14 years to construct, and it is known, along with Kairakuen in Mito and Kenroku-en in Kanazawa, as one of Japan's three great gardens. As a traditional Japanese garden, Okayama Korakuen features scenery with small bridges and flowing water, and is planted with numerous flowers and plants, making it truly beautiful.Okayama City · 2 km from downtown
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
The Kurashiki Bikan area is located on the banks of the Kurashiki River and covers an area of about 13.5 hectares. It is one of the only ancient towns in Japan. Similar to the domestic Wuzhen and Xitang, but the architectural style is inconsistent. There are many mansions of businessmen at that time and modern buildings such as the Ohara Art Museum and many museums that were built later.Kurashiki · 15 km from Okayama City
Kibi Service Area (Westbound)
Okayama City · 5.9 km from downtown
Ujo Park
The park was rebuilt from the original Okayama Castle ruins. The newly restored Okayama Castle is the center of the park, and Korakuen, one of the three famous gardens, is next to it. In the park, part of the Tsukimi turret and stone wall can be seen. Wucheng Park has different scenery throughout the year. In spring, you can enjoy flowers, especially when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom;Okayama City · 1.8 km from downtown
Universal Studios Japan
There are thrilling rides themed around Hollywood's superstar movies, fantastic performances by popular cartoon characters, and more, so everyone can have fun! Featuring the world's first Nintendo theme park, experience the world of Super Mario in an immersive way! Festive limited parades and float tours! Everyone is a protagonist in this enthusiastic parade where everyone is full of passion and vigor! Universal Studios Japan (“USJ”) in Osaka is one of the world's five Universal Studios theme parks, which opened for business in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. It is similar in design to Universal Studios Orlando in the U.S., with popular parks such as Jurassic Park, Hollywood, and Waterworld, and more than 60 fun-filled attractions. With these attractions, you can enjoy a day of fun and entertainment at Universal Studios Japan. Universal Studios Japan is also home to popular themed IP parks such as “Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)”, “Minion Park” and “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”. Whether it's interacting with the minions, riding on Mario Kart, or traveling through the Wizarding World of Hogwarts, it's an unforgettable experience that is full of excitement. △“Super Nintendo World” is the world's first Nintendo theme park built by Nintendo in cooperation with Universal Studios Japan. With the globally popular Super Mario as the protagonist, the game's Kuba Castle, Princess Brigitte's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom are reproduced 1:1 in a super-realistic way, providing immersive experiences of the world of Super Mario! △The “Freeze Ray Sliders” and “Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem” will get you involved in a huge farce and heat wave with the minions! The Minions have finally fulfilled their ambitions! All of humanity will be a part of the mayhem at the Minion Park! △Embracing a variety of areas with unique characteristics, wonderment and surprise, Universal Studios Japan covers a whole spectrum of world-class entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events for all ages to enjoy. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will reproduce the world from the Harry Potter™ stories, bringing it to life on a phenomenal scale at Universal Studios Japan.Japan · Osaka
Ikeda Zoo
Okayama City · 2.5 km from downtown
Daikazoku no Yu
Okayama City · 4.5 km from downtown
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
Okayama City · 1.7 km from downtown
Convex Okayama
Hayashima · 8.7 km from Okayama City
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行摄一路February 17, 2025
5.0
Okayama Castle is located in Okayama Prefecture. It is also called Kuro Castle because the wall panels of the castle tower are painted black. It is also called Jinku Castle because of the golden roof and the golden animal head tiles on the top of the watchtower. From the Warring States Period to the Meiji Restoration, it was successively owned by the Ukita family, the Kobayakawa family, and the Ikeda family. The castle tower, the Tsukimi Turret, the Nishite Turret, and the Ishiyama Gate, which were built in the Momoyama style, have all been rated as national treasures of Japan. Okayama Castle is a five-story, six-story building and is one of the oldest castles in Japan.
Okayama Castle
320***64August 12, 2023
4.0
It is a very old park. The trees inside seem to be very old. When it is hot in summer, the place is filled with the sound of cicadas. There are rice fields and tea gardens. It should be even more beautiful in spring. After going out from the side door and walking across a bridge, Okayama Castle is on the other side of the river.
Okayama Korakuen
ApapiuzAugust 30, 2026
4.0
I visited Kurashiki last Sunday and absolutely loved it! The town perfectly blends Edo-period charm with modern cafes. The atmosphere is lively yet incredibly relaxing. I highly recommend using this pass! It is incredibly worth it. You can redeem it for activities like the traditional canal boat ride, museum entries, or local snacks. It saves a lot of money and is super convenient.
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
fyqj1234September 29, 2020
5.0
Every castle in Japan has a nickname. Okayama Castle's nickname is Karajo, so the so-called Karajo Park actually means Okayama Castle Park. It is a park composed of the Okayama Castle tower and the moat in front. The entire park is not large, but the location is still very good. If you come from Korakuen, you can cross an iron bridge and a wider river to reach it. After buying a combined ticket, there is no obstruction. It is called a park, but it is more of the scope of Honmaru. You can row a boat on the river, which is a very nice scenery.
Ujo Park
Ganbileg0409October 23, 2026
5.0
Had a great time with my family it was way better than disney land
Universal Studios Japan
J&k&J&SSeptember 3, 2026
4.0
Although the museum is not large, it's less than a 15-minute tram ride from Okayama Station and about a 20-minute walk from Okayama Castle.
Because there are places to park strollers and lockers (refundable), it's safe to bring children.
It's elegant and clean, in a great location, with beautiful architectural details, and the exhibits are diverse and interesting upon closer inspection. It's suitable to visit in conjunction with Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, and other nearby cultural attractions.
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
