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Travel in Okayama

Okayama Castle

Okayama Castle · 岡山城

Walk around Okayama Castle for views of its black keep. Inside, exhibitions cover castle lords and the town. Add the interior for both architecture and history.

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View of Okayama Castle
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Visitor information at a glance

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+; junior high school pupils and younger enter free. The Korakuen and keep joint ticket is JPY 800.

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Opening hours and closed days

The keep opens from 09:00 to 17:30, with entry until 17:00. It closes on 29–31 December, with possible temporary closures for severe weather or inspections.

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What can I see at Okayama Castle?

Black keep and history exhibitions

See the black keep from the park, then enter the exhibitions to learn about castle lords and the surrounding town.

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How to get to Okayama Castle

Take a Higashiyama-bound tram from Okayama to Shiroshita, then walk towards the castle. If visiting Korakuen too, follow official facility maps between the sites across the river.

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Before you visit

If visiting Korakuen too

Check the joint ticket for garden and keep interior. Viewing only the exterior from the surrounding grounds does not require a keep ticket.

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Book admission to Okayama Castle

Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.

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Questions about Okayama Castle

Can you visit only Okayama Castle’s exterior?

Yes. Walk in the surrounding park for views of the keep. Exhibitions about lords and town are included in paid keep admission.

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A trip connecting Okayama Castle and Korakuen

The guide includes castle and Korakuen on separate days in a two-day route. The three-day route sees both together, then Kurashiki’s quarter and Kibitsu.

View the Okayama guide →Other attractions and admission fees →View the attractions map →

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