Kōraku-en
後楽園
park in
Okayama
#1 in Okayama
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#167 in Japan
Kōraku-en in Okayama, Japan, is one of the country's most celebrated and historic gardens. Established in 1700 by the local daimyo Ikeda Tsunamasa during the Edo period, the garden spans over 133,000 square meters and embodies the quintessential features of Japanese landscape gardening. Kōraku-en is designed in the kaiyu (strolling) style, encouraging visitors to explore its meticulously maintained lawns, ponds, streams, and tea houses. The garden offers picturesque views of Okayama Castle, which lies just across the Asahi River. It is particularly famous for its seasonal beauty, showcasing cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant green foliage in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and serene snowscapes in winter.
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