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πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Slow Travel in "Crow Castle" Okayama Castle

If you want to spend a fulfilling day in Okayama, where you can stroll leisurely and learn about Okayama's history, then the following places are absolutely not to be missed: πŸ“1. Okayama Historical Museum 🎫 Admission Fee: 250円 per person πŸ•°οΈ Opening Hours March 20 to September 30: 8:00-17:00 October 1 to March 19: 7:30-18:00 πŸ‘€ Highlights The Okayama Historical Museum houses historical artifacts from Okayama Prefecture, from the Paleolithic period to modern history. The museum itself is distinctive, featuring traditional Japanese style that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. β™₯️ Personal Impressions Currently on the second floor, there are exhibitions of Bizen pottery, Akaha blades, and Okayama deities. Detailed introductions to every aspect of the blades are provided, so if you're interested, it's worth checking out. πŸ“2. Okayama Castle 🎫 Admission Fee: 400円 per person πŸ•°οΈ Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30 πŸ‘€ Highlights Okayama Castle is a landmark of Okayama City, a castle built in the 16th century. The main tower of the castle is five stories high, with gorgeous interior decoration and a collection of many precious historical artifacts. Each floor offers a different experience, telling the history of Okayama Castle from various perspectives. From the top of the castle, you can overlook the entire city of Okayama, with a very spectacular view. 6F The Charm of "Crow Castle" Okayama Castle - The Top Floor's Charm 5F The Castle Town that Has Been Inherited 4F Okayama Takes the Stage of the Warring States: Ukita Naoie and Hideie 3F Everyone's Sekigahara 2F Ikeda Hiromasa and Tsunamasa 1F Experience and Souvenir Photo Area BF1 The Charm of "Crow Castle" Okayama Castle - The Rebirth of Okayama Castle's Main Tower β™₯️ Personal Impressions Through various artifacts and video introductions, you can truly feel the vicissitudes of the Warring States period. However, the windows at the top are a bit small, making it feel like you can't see the whole view of Okayama. Moreover, Okayama Castle was only fully restored in 2022, mostly with modern materials, so its sense of historical depth is not as profound as Himeji Castle. πŸ“3. Korakuen Garden 🎫 Admission Fee: 410円 per person πŸ•°οΈ Opening Hours March 20 to September 30: 8:00-17:00 October 1 to March 19: 7:30-18:00 πŸ‘€ Highlights Korakuen Garden is a famous garden in Okayama City and one of the three great gardens of Japan. The garden, built in the 17th century, covers a large area with ponds, artificial hills, flowers, and trees, making it very beautiful. However, most of the plants have withered now, but the garden is well-maintained, and you can feel a sense of tranquility and beauty. [Crane House] There is a Crane House in Korakuen Garden, where six red-crowned cranes are raised. The red-crowned crane is the national bird of Japan and the mascot of Okayama. Mr. Guo Moruo once inscribed a poem for the Crane House, praising the nobility and elegance of the red-crowned crane. #Okayama #OkayamaCastle #JapanTravel #MuseumsWorthVisiting #IntroducingAHandsomeGuy #KorakuenGarden

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