Koraku-en（後楽園）
A Tranquil Masterpiece in Okayama Kōraku-en, located in Okayama City, is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. The other gardens are called Kenroku-en in Kanazawa and Kairaku-en in Mito. This stunning landscape garden was constructed in 1700 during the Edo period under the order of Ikeda Tsunamasa. Tsunamasa was the feudal lord of […]
Raikyu-ji（頼久寺）
A Tranquil Zen Retreat in Takahashi Located in the charming town of Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, Raikyū-ji Temple offers a peaceful escape into the world of Zen Buddhism and classic Japanese garden design. This hidden gem is part of the Rinzai Zen school and is best known for its stunning dry landscape garden, crafted by the […]
Shuraku-en（衆楽園）
Daimyo Garden Beauty in Tsuyama Located in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, Shūraku-en (衆楽園) is a serene pond-strolling garden originally created for Mori Nagatsugu, a daimyo of the early Edo period. Inspired by the Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace, it reflects elegance, power, and classical beauty. A disciple of Kobori Enshū, one of Japan’s most influential garden […]