Key Facts
• Fantasy Garden and Crow Castle Illumination in Okayama City ends August 31.
• Over 100 bamboo lanterns light up Okayama Castle’s main plaza.
• Crow Castle’s Akazu Gate features lanterns with the Ikeda family crest.
• 80 bamboo orb-shaped objects illuminate Korakuen Garden.
• Events run from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with last entry at 9:00 PM.
• Organized by Okayama Prefecture, Korakuen Enhancement Committee, and local partners.
• Visitors praised the unique nighttime atmosphere and scenic contrasts.
Summary
The Fantasy Garden and Crow Castle Illumination in Okayama City, running until August 31, offers a captivating light show. Featuring over 100 bamboo lanterns at Okayama Castle and 80 bamboo orbs at Korakuen Garden, the event creates a magical nighttime ambiance. Visitors, including families and students, have expressed admiration for the unique contrasts between the illuminated structures and the surrounding darkness. Organized by local authorities and partners, the event operates from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with the last entry at 9:00 PM.
