Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Okayama Castle
岡山城
Known as the 'Crow Castle' for its striking black exterior walls, Okayama Castle was built by Ukita Hideie in 1597. The reconstructed tower contrasts beautifully with the adjacent Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three great landscape gardens.
| Japanese Name | 岡山城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture (岡山県) |
| Region | Chugoku (中国) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1597 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.6625, 133.9338 |