Travel in Okayama · 岡山県
Okayama Castle
Okayama Castle · 岡山城
Walk around Okayama Castle to see its striking black keep. Inside, exhibits introduce the castle's lords and the history of the surrounding town. Add an interior visit if you would like to explore the history as well as the building.
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
Admission to the keep is ¥500 for visitors ages 15 and older; junior high school students and younger enter free. A combined ticket for Korakuen Garden and the castle keep costs ¥800.
Opening hours
The keep is open 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with last admission at 5:00 PM. It closes December 29–31 and may close temporarily for severe weather or inspections.
What to see at Okayama Castle · 岡山城
The black keep and its history exhibits
See the keep's black exterior from the park, then head inside for exhibits about the castle's lords and the surrounding town.
Okayama Castle Okayama Castle keep: exterior and history exhibitions
How to get to Okayama Castle · 岡山城
Take a streetcar bound for Higashiyama from Okayama Station and get off at Shiroshita. Walk toward the castle from the stop. If you are also visiting Korakuen Garden, follow the official grounds maps to cross between the two sites on opposite sides of the river.
Visit tips
If you are also visiting Korakuen
Check the combined ticket if you plan to enter both Korakuen Garden and the castle keep. You do not need a keep admission ticket to see the exterior from the surrounding grounds.
Tickets and booking for Okayama Castle · 岡山城
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Questions about Okayama Castle · 岡山城
Can I visit Okayama Castle without entering the keep?
Yes. You can walk through the surrounding park and see the keep's exterior. The exhibits about the castle's lords and town are included in paid admission to the keep.
Okayama Castle Okayama Castle keep: exterior and history exhibitions
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