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Okayama Castle
Okayama Castle · 岡山城
Walk around Okayama Castle for views of its black keep. Inside, exhibitions explore the lords and castle town. Visit the interiors too if you want to explore the castle’s history as well as its architecture.
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
Location on the mapAdmission
Keep admission for ages 15+ is 500 yen; junior-high students and younger enter free. The Korakuen/keep combined ticket costs 800.
Opening hours
The keep opens 09:00–17:30, last admission 17:00. Closed 29–31 December. Bad weather or inspections may cause temporary closure.
What to see at Okayama Castle
Black keep and history exhibitions
See the black exterior from the park, then enter exhibitions to explore the castle lords and town.
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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. For Korakuen too, follow official maps between the facilities on opposite riverbanks.
Before you visit
If visiting Korakuen too
Compare the combined ticket for both garden and keep interiors. No keep ticket is needed to see only the exterior from the surrounding area.
Tickets and booking for Okayama Castle
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Questions about Okayama Castle
Can I see Okayama Castle only from outside?
Yes. Walk the surrounding park for keep views. Interior history exhibitions require paid keep admission.
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