史About
Kōraku-en (後楽園, Kōrakuen) is a Japanese garden located in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kenroku-en and Kairaku-en. Korakuen was built in 1700 by Ikeda Tsunamasa, lord of Okayama. The garden reached its modern form in 1863.
Zhu Zhiyu, one of the greatest scholars of Confucianism in the Ming dynasty and Edo Japan, helped to redesign the garden.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Garden |
|---|---|
| Location | Kita-ku, Okayama |
| Founded | 1700 |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Official website | okayama-korakuen.jp |
| Nearest stations | Shiroshita Station · 516 m Higashiyama Main Line Kenchou-dori Station · 728 m Higashiyama Main Line Yanagawa Station · 895 m Okaden Seikibashi Line, Higashiyama Main Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Kōraku-en (Okayama)?
Kōraku-en (後楽園, Kōrakuen) is a Japanese garden located in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture.
Where is Kōraku-en (Okayama)?
Kōraku-en (Okayama) is in Kita-ku, Okayama. The nearest station is Shiroshita Station (about 516 m in a straight line).
When was Kōraku-en (Okayama) founded?
1700, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kōraku-en (Okayama)?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://okayama-korakuen.jp/
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