Okayama Castle – Korakuen Garden loop from 岡山

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Okayama Castle – Korakuen Garden loop from 岡山

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Okayama Castle – Korakuen Garden loop from 岡山

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5.96km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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95 m

Momotaro Statue at Okayama Station

Highlight • Monument

One of the most popular fairy tales known to every Japanese is The Legend of Momotaro. Since the fairy tale comes from Okayama, it has become a symbol of the city.

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130 m

Okayama Station Fountain

Highlight • Monument

A dandelion fountain, reminds childhood memories: O)

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2.25 km

Okayama Castle Stone Transport Monument

Highlight • Monument

At the edge of the small park, you can see how the huge stones were transported to build the castle

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2.72 km

Okayama Castle

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Due to its black appearance, it is also called "Crow Castle". The main tower was rebuilt after World War II.

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2.98 km

Tsukimi Bridge

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The Tsukimi Bridge is a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the Asahi River. Thanks to it you can quickly get from the "Okayama Castle" to the "Korakuen Garden" and vice versa.

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3.74 km

Korakuen Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Castle View Garden is one of Japan's 3 famous gardens

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4.52 km

Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

Highlight • Monument

The museum, designed by the architects »Okada & Associates«, opened in 1988 and has a collection of around two thousand works. The collection focuses mainly on artists who have a connection to Okayama Prefecture.

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4.66 km

Okayama Orient Museum

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This museum was created from a formerly private collection of historical and artistic artefacts from the Orient, including pieces from the Middle East and ancient Persia.

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5.96 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

938 m

788 m

Surfaces

2.95 km