Kōrakuen, designated one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, transforms into a serene hanami paradise each spring when over 100 cherry trees burst into bloom across its vast lawns and winding streams. The garden's traditional teahouses serve matcha and seasonal sweets beneath the blossoms, offering an elegant alternative to rowdy park picnics. Okayama Castle's black silhouette, visible just across the Asahi River, provides a dramatic counterpoint to the soft pink canopy. Special spring evening illumination events are often held, extending the viewing experience after dark.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late March to Early April
- Region
- Chugoku
- Prefecture
- Okayama
- City
- Okayama
Highlights
- ◆One of Japan's Three Great Gardens
- ◆100+ cherry trees across classic landscape garden
- ◆Matcha and wagashi at in-garden teahouses
- ◆View of Okayama Castle across the Asahi River
- ◆Evening illumination during peak bloom