Question 1

Can I visit together with Korakuen?

Accepted Answer

The museum is in the outer grounds of Korakuen, so the two can be visited together. It is right by the Korakuen-mae stop on the Okaden bus.

Question 2

Is there digital content?

Accepted Answer

The Okayama Prefectural Museum Digital Museum is available on the official website, so you can view some of the collection from home.

Question 3

What changed in the 2023 renewal?

Accepted Answer

The museum fully reopened on 1 April 2023 with completely new displays. It has four galleries, hosting special, feature and exchange exhibitions alongside the permanent display.

Question 4

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Closed on Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period. It may also close during exhibition changeovers.

Question 5

Are Bizen ware and Bizen swords displayed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the museum holds and displays Bizen ware and Bizen swords, the traditional crafts Okayama is known for. Displays are changed regularly, so there is something new on each visit.

Question 6

Are National Treasures on display?

Accepted Answer

The museum holds a suit of armour that is a National Treasure, displayed only for limited periods. Please check the display schedule on the official website or contact the museum before visiting.

Question 7

Are there curator-led talks?

Accepted Answer

Curators give detailed, accessible talks about the displays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month (except during special, feature and exchange exhibitions).

Question 8

What are the opening hours and admission fee?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30). General admission is 450 yen, varying with the exhibition. Special exhibitions are charged separately. Please see the official website for details.

Question 9

What kind of museum is the Okayama Prefectural Museum?

Accepted Answer

It is a history museum in the outer grounds of Korakuen, displaying cultural heritage from prehistory and antiquity through to the early modern period under the theme of Okayama's history and culture. Its varied collection includes Bizen ware, Bizen swords, Buddhist statues, armour and excavated material, along with a suit of armour that is a National Treasure.

Question 10

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

You can use the paid Korakuen car park (about 570 spaces for cars). The nearest bus stop, Korakuen-mae, is convenient.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

General 450 yen (depending on the permanent and feature exhibitions). Special exhibitions are charged separately. Please see the official website for details.

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday), the New Year period, and during exhibition changeovers.

Question 14

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Take the tram from JR Okayama Station (towards Higashiyama), get off at Shiroshita and walk about 15 minutes. Or take an Okaden bus and get off right at Korakuen-mae.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1-5 Korakuen, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

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