Koraku-en Garden (後楽園庭園, Kōrakuen Teien?), is a Japanese garden located in 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's form almost had turned into the modern form in 1863. How to get there Korakuen stands 1.5 kilometers east of JR Okayama Station. In front of the station, take a streetcar bound for Higashiyama. Get off at the third stop, Shiroshita Station, from where Korakuen is a 5-10 minute walk. Hour and admission Open: Daily 7:30 to 18:00 (8:00 to 17:00 from October through March). Admission: 350 Yen. Free admission for seniors aged 65 and over. Click here for map Click here for gallery History In 1687, the daimyo Ikeda Tsunamasa ordered Tsuda Nagatada to begin construction of the Korakuen. It was completed in 1700, and has retained its original appearance down to the present day, except for a few changes by various daimyo. The Korakuen is o...
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