KORAKUEN GARDEN
Korakuen Garden
Korakuen Garden
(後楽園) is one of Japan's official Three Great Gardens and hence
Okayama's number one attraction. The name means "Garden of Pleasure
After", a reference to a famous Confucian quote stating that a wise
ruler must attend to his subjects' needs first and only then attend to
his own. Entering through the South Gate, the first impression is that
of a giant lawn, crisscrossed with wide paths and the occasional
teahouse to break the monotony. But the interesting stuff is lurking
on the sides: waterfalls, tiny shrines, miniature maple forests, a
lotus pond, even a greenhouse filled with orchids and cacti. Cross the
Moon-Viewing Bridge (Tsukimi-kyo) from the front of
Okayama Castle to
get in. Entry ¥350, open 8 AM to 5 PM daily.
Korakuen Garden, Okayama, Japan -- by
jpatokal
Korakuen Garden with
Okayama Castle in the background. By
Reggaeman
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