Kōraku-en Park is an outstanding historical attraction itself. It is considered one of the three most famous landscape parks in Japan. The area of the park is 13 hectares, and work on its foundation started back in 1687. The park was opened to the public only at the end of the 19th century. Many of its original elements and decorations have been preserved to our days. Apart from age-old trees and ornamental plants, visitors to the park can see several ponds inhabited by fish and turtles. The well-designed park became home to various bird species, and traditional Japanese-style structures are among its main decorations. The park was badly damaged during the Second World War, but thanks to the preserved ancient mock-ups and drawings, it was possible to restore its original appearance.
Okayama has one of the largest concert halls in Japan - Okayama Symphony Hall. Opened in 1991, the hall can accommodate up to 2,000 visitors at a time. Okayama Symphony Hall hosts all kinds of cultural performances. Here you can watch symphony concerts, performances by local folk groups and contemporary musicians. The Okayama Symphony Hall building is a remarkable monument of modern architecture. Its facade is decorated with mirror tiles making the whole building look especially impressive on a sunny day. The area of the concert hall is very popular among tourists who can choose from a variety of cafes and souvenir shops.
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