Comments on: Korakuen Garden in Okayama

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:15:59 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. It's a great area and not really that far from Fukuoka by bullet train. I'd like to spend more time in Fukuoka on our next visit, we only got down there for a day and it rained so much that we mostly drank coffee and ate while waiting for it to stop. Is that where you are based?

By: antonette - we12travel

antonette - we12travel — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:29:12 +0000

This garden looks exactly how I'd imagine a Japanese garden to look like. I've never been to Japan although it was our second choice after Tasmania, where we'll go to in February. I'm sure we'll head to Japan sometime soon afterwards so will keep this one in mind for future trip planning!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:40:43 +0000

Belive it or not I've never even heard of Okayama! The gardens look so beautiful. You were so lucky to visit when the sakuras were blossoming, beautiful! I love the many parks in Fukuoka city. I think they really make a city livable.

By: Andrea Leblang

Andrea Leblang — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:21:32 +0000

This post made me so excited, Tori! I am headed there towards the beginning of April. Excited to see everything in full bloom, although I do think that you visited during a very special time. Loved the picture of you being showered with petals!

By: Carolann & Macrae - One Modern Couple

Carolann & Macrae - One Modern Couple — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 05:51:21 +0000

How absolutely beautiful! We didn't make it to Okayama but looking at your photos it's definitely understandable how it would make top 3. Visiting during cherry blossom season would be amazing but through hanafubuki must have been spectacular!

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 04:36:24 +0000

In reply to Joe. They sound lovely Joe, I'd definitely want to allow more time in SoCal next time :)

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 04:34:08 +0000

In reply to Sue @NoFixedAbodeForSue. Thanks for dropping by Sue. A couple of days would definitely whet your appetite for a return visit!

By: Sue @NoFixedAbodeForSue

Sue @NoFixedAbodeForSue — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:17:46 +0000

What a wonderful time of the year to visit, the cherry blossoms look so pretty. I only had 2 days in Tokyo when I visited Japan so I would love to return and see more of this fascinating country. It's interesting to read reports about places that are off the regular tourist routes

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 01:12:32 +0000

I loved visiting all the different gardens in Japan! I didn't make it to Korakuen, but it's definitely on the return trip list! If you ever make it back to SoCal, check out the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. You'll feel like you're back in Japan when going through parts of the garden!

By: Economical Excursionists

Economical Excursionists — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:33:33 +0000

I'm not a huge "botanical garden" kind of person when traveling, but this looks great! So much more than just a "garden" I love the idea of changing out the flowers for all the seasons, I bet you could go several times a year then and still have it feel different!