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Lotus & Greenery · August

Okayama Korakuen

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岡山後楽園 · Lotus & Greenery · Western Japan
Lotus at Okayama Korakuen, 1-5 Korakuen, Kita Ward, Okayama
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About this spot

One of Japan's three great gardens. Its lotus flower in July, among them the ancient Oga lotus in the rice paddy on the east side; on the first Sunday of July the garden opens at 4 am so visitors can watch them open at dawn. In summer the garden also opens at night for the Fantasy Garden illumination. Adults 500 yen.

Getting there

Nearest station
10 min walk from Shiroshita tram stop (from Okayama Station)
Address
1-5 Korakuen, Kita Ward, Okayama
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