Summer Karasujo Togenkyo is now open | Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel

The summer Karasujo Togenkyo event is now underway!

Okayama Castle is celebrating its first summer since its renovation. Okayama Castle is nicknamed "Ujo (Crow Castle)" due to its black-lacquered exterior. This year's Ujo Togenkyo will light up Okayama Castle and its surroundings in summery colors, creating a Japanese atmosphere that can only be experienced at this time of year.

Attractions

Sanbuujo Castle

Approximately 100 lit up Japanese umbrellas create a seasonal sight at Okayama Castle in summer

Mirror Forest

The lighting is designed to make the upside-down Crow Castle appear reflected in Asahikawa.

Event details

Event period	August 1st (Thursday) - August 31st (Saturday)
Event time	18:00 - 21:30 (Entry to Okayama Castle tower is until 21:00)
Admission Fee	Adults (15 years and over) 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen * Free admission for preschool children * Admission to areas other than the castle tower is free.

access

From the hotel, it takes about 17 minutes from JR Kurashiki Station to JR Okayama Station, and from JR Okayama Station, take the tram (Okayama Station → Castle Town) for about 4 minutes, then walk for a few minutes to reach Okayama Castle. Enjoy the marriage of about 100 Japanese umbrella lights and Okayama Castle.