Stroll through One of Japan's Three Most Beautiful Gardens with a Traditional Layout
About this spot
One of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, this traditional stroll garden was built during the Edo period. Spacious lawns, ponds, and artificial hills are skillfully arranged to offer seasonal beauty throughout the year. The garden features a tea house and hilltops with excellent views, making it perfect for a leisurely family stroll. Together with the adjacent Okayama Castle, it is a fitting start to a day of experiencing Okayama's history and culture.
Fireworks details
Name: ふれあい夏祭りin百間川
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 岡山市中区・百間川(米田)
Shells: approx. 300
2026年7月25日(土)開催、岡山市中区を流れる百間川を彩る花火大会です。19時から20時まで、米田地区の夜空に花火が打ち上がります。旭川の放水路として整備された百間川の河川敷は開けた視界が魅力で、地域住民が中心となって続けてきたアットホームな雰囲気の夏祭りです。名園と城の歴史散歩を楽しんだ1日の締めくくりにふさわしいひとときです。
Tips
荒天時は中止・延期の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は事前に確認を。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、少し余韻を楽しんでから帰路につくのがおすすめです。
Tips
Accessible by streetcar or bus from Okayama Station. Admission is around 500 yen per adult. In summer, some areas lack shade, so bringing a hat or parasol is recommended.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 30 minutes. Late morning to early afternoon is the most peaceful time to stroll
Access & map
〒703-8257 岡山県岡山市北区後楽園１−５
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