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Okayama Korakuen Plum Grove and Okayama Castle: Exploring the Garden and Castle with a Joint Ticket
The plum grove at Okayama Korakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, features approximately 100 red and white plum trees. With a joint admission ticket for the Okayama Castle Tenshukaku (800 yen), you can easily tour both the garden and the castle.
Okayama Korakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, features a plum grove developed near the end of the Edo period, where approximately 100 red and white plum trees announce the arrival of spring. A joint admission ticket is available for the Okayama Castle Tenshukaku, making it an easy combination to visit both. The fees, hours, and access information are based on the official website (checked in October 2026). Since details may change from year to year, please verify on the official website before your departure.
Okayama Korakuen Plum Grove
- Okayama Korakuen Plum Grove: The best viewing period is generally from early February to early March.
- Opening hours are 8:00–17:00 from October 1 to March 19, and 7:30–18:00 from March 20 to September 30.
- Admission is 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for those aged 65 and over, and free for high school students and younger.
- Take the streetcar from JR Okayama Station for about 5 minutes and get off at "Jōka," then walk for about 10 minutes.
Okayama Castle Tenshukaku
- Opening hours are 9:00–17:30 (last entry at 17:00). Closed from December 29 to 31.
- Admission is 500 yen for adults (age 15 and over) and free for middle school students and younger.
- Access: Take the streetcar (bound for Higashiyama) from JR Okayama Station for about 5 minutes, get off at "Jōka," and walk for about 10 minutes.
Joint Admission Ticket
The joint admission ticket for Okayama Korakuen and the Okayama Castle Tenshukaku is 800 yen (there are also joint tickets that include the Hayashi Bunka Art Museum and the Takeo Art Museum).
Example Route
Start at Okayama Korakuen, which opens earlier, to view the plum grove, then head to the Okayama Castle Tenshukaku. The nearest station for both is "Jōka" on the streetcar. You can check the current blooming status for the year on the Bloom Report. This page also introduces nearby accommodations for each spot.
