Okayama Castle 岡山城
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Nicknamed the "Raven Castle" (Karasu-jo) due to its black exterior, it is a contrast with the "White Heron" Himeji Castle in neighboring Hyogo Prefecture. The castle is adjacent to Korakuen Garden.
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Bridge to Okayama Castle from Korakuen Garden.
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Okayama Castle and Asahi-gawa River serving as a natural moat. 旭川
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An older photo.
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Older photo of Okayama Castle
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Older photo of Okayama Castle
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Directions
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An older photo.
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Map of Okayama Castle
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One entrance to Okayama Castle
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Part of a stone wall
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Where the castle palace once stood.
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The only remaining original building of Okayama Castle.
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Akazu-no-mon Gate
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About Akazu-no-mon Gate
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Akazu-no-mon Gate
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Foundation stones
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Okayama Castle 岡山城
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Older photo of Okayama Castle 岡山城
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Inside Okayama Castle. Basically a local history museuam. 岡山城
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Bridge to Korakuen Garden
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Top floor of Okayama Castle 岡山城
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Shachihoko roof ornament on Okayama Castle.
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Shachihoko roof ornament on Okayama Castle.
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Shachihoko roof ornament on Okayama Castle.
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Shachihoko roof ornament on Okayama Castle.
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View of Korakuen Garden from Okayama Castle tower
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Shachihoko roof ornament on Okayama Castle.
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1st floor of Okayama Castle has gift shop. 岡山城
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1st floor of Okayama Castle
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Okayama Castle and bridge to Korakuen Garden
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