Landmarks

Okayama Castle Tickets

Name: Okayama Castle Tickets
Start: 2026-11-12T09:00:00
End: 2026-11-12T17:00:00
Location: 2-chōme-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0823, Japan

Explore Okayama Castle, known as Ujo for its black clapboard exterior and distinctive scalene-shaped castle tower.

Reach the top floor for views across Asahikawa, Okayama Korakuen, and the surrounding Okayama cityscape.

See a castle tower with an unusual scalene shape, a distinctive architectural feature highlighted by the attraction itself.

Visit during normal hours from 9am to 5:30pm, or check for extended evening hours during Ujo Togenkyo.

Admission to Okayama Castle

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.

Step inside Okayama Castle and explore the castle tower, known for its black clapboard exterior and distinctive scalene-shaped design. From the top floor, you can look across Asahikawa, Okayama Korakuen, and the surrounding cityscape.

Getting started

You'll arrive at Okayama Castle and present your mobile voucher for admission. The castle normally opens from 9am to 5:30pm, with last entry at 5pm. During Ujo Togenkyo, opening hours may extend into the evening depending on the season.

What to expect

Okayama Castle

Explore the castle tower that gives Okayama its distinctive landmark, also known as Ujo because of its black clapboard exterior. Its scalene-shaped design is an unusual architectural feature, even among Japanese castles.

Features

Explore the distinctive castle tower

See the black clapboard exterior

Look for the rare scalene-shaped design

Explore the symbol of Okayama

Top-floor views

Head to the top floor for views across Okayama and the surrounding landscape. From above, you can see Asahikawa, Okayama Korakuen, and the city area.

Features

View Asahikawa from above

Look across Okayama Korakuen

See the surrounding cityscape

Take in views from the castle tower

Wrapping up

After exploring the castle tower and taking in the views, you can continue your visit around the surrounding Okayama area. Check the operating hours before visiting, particularly during Ujo Togenkyo when seasonal opening hours apply.

What's not allowed

Pets: Pets are not allowed inside, except guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs.

Bottles and cans: Bottles and cans are not permitted inside the castle.

Additional information

Voucher: Show your mobile voucher at Okayama Castle for admission.

Opening hours: Normal hours are 9am to 5:30pm, with last entry at 5pm.

Seasonal hours: During Ujo Togenkyo, hours vary by season and may extend into the evening.

Holidays: The castle may have irregular holidays, so check before your visit.

Weather: Operations may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Crowds: Entry may be restricted depending on the crowd situation.

Coupons: This voucher cannot be used together with other coupons.

Parking: Okayama Castle does not have a parking lot.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.