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Okayama Castle

Okayama Castle · 岡山城

At Okayama Castle, walk around the grounds for views of the black keep. Inside, exhibitions cover the castle's lords and the town that developed around it. Add an indoor visit if you enjoy both architecture and history.

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Visitor information

Address

岡山県岡山市北区丸の内2-3-1

2-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama 700-0823, Japan

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Admission

Keep admission is JPY 500 for ages 15 and over, with junior high school students and younger free. A combined ticket for Korakuen and the keep costs JPY 800.

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Opening hours

The keep opens 09:00–17:30, with last admission at 17:00. It closes 29–31 December. Temporary closures are possible for severe weather or facility inspections.

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What to see at Okayama Castle

Black keep and history exhibitions

Look at the keep's black exterior from the park, then explore the indoor exhibits. Learn about the castle's lords and castle town as you visit.

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How to get to Okayama Castle

Take a Higashiyama-bound tram from Okayama Station to Shiroshita, then walk towards the castle. If you are also visiting Korakuen, follow the official facility maps between the two sites on opposite sides of the river.

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Before you visit

If visiting Korakuen too

Consider the combined ticket if visiting both Korakuen and the keep interior. You do not need a keep ticket just to view the exterior from the surroundings.

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Tickets and booking for Okayama Castle

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Questions about Okayama Castle

Can I see Okayama Castle only from outside?

Yes. Walk through the surrounding park for views of the keep exterior. Indoor exhibitions about the lords and castle town are included in paid keep admission.