Kōrakuen, consistently ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, is constructed around a central lawn framed by teahouses, ponds and woodland groves that transform into vivid autumn hues each November. The garden's signature maple grove near the inner teahouse is especially popular for koyo photography, while the avenue of ginkgo trees leading to the main gate blazes gold. Views across the Asahi River to the black-walled 'Crow Castle' of Okayama provide an iconic dual backdrop. Special evening illumination events are held on select dates during the autumn colour season.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late November
- Region
- Chugoku
- Prefecture
- Okayama
- City
- Okayama
Highlights
- ◆One of Japan's three great gardens — official designation
- ◆Maple grove and ginkgo avenue peak simultaneously
- ◆Views of Okayama 'Crow Castle' across the river
- ◆Autumn evening illumination events
- ◆Teahouses for matcha amid the autumn scenery