a museum with good collection. 2 floors that take max 45 min to explore. we had discount on entry as had korakuyen garden ticket (visited just before it), after discount 200 yen for entry. first floor has excellent Archaeological collection with english explanation. well described. however, 2nd floor lack such english details. plenty of sword types on 2nd floor. a recommended museum if u are near korakuen garden/okayama castle. No photographs in most collections.
Nice little museum. A lot of information in English for a change. It was the last day of an exposition on Bizen katanas, so I enjoyed it a lot. Sadly, no pictures allowed.
It's a beautiful museum, with seemingly a lot of history. Lots of clay, wooden, and bronze statues, along with plenty of historical artwork. Unfortunately there only seem to be 4 rooms with exhibits, which doesn't seem worth 650 yen.
If you don't read Japanese, you may find it disappointing as there is almost no English here (not even pamphlets). Some of the titles of exhibits are in English, though many are not. There are around 150 or so statues/artwork spread throughout the rooms, all with detailed Japanese explanations.
Not enough explanations in English, and some parts of the museum looked really austere. Not very pedagogical. I saw a succession of katana blades on a white background, which all looked kind of similar to me, and I don't feel like I know more about them now. Which is a shame because they have borrowed a large number of great pieces, from 12th century onwards.
Okayama Prefectural Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on Mondays and national holidays. General admission is 310 yen for adults, 210 yen for university students, and free for high school students and younger. Special exhibitions may have different pricing.
From Okayama Station, take the Okayama Electric Tramway (streetcar) to Shiroshita Station, then walk 8 minutes to reach Okayama Prefectural Museum. Alternatively, take a bus or taxi directly to the museum located in Korakuen area near Okayama Castle.
Okayama Prefectural Museum features permanent collections showcasing local history, archaeology, folk culture, and art from Okayama Prefecture. Visitors can explore ancient Kibi artifacts, traditional crafts, historical documents, and rotating special exhibitions highlighting regional heritage and contemporary art.
Yes, Okayama Prefectural Museum is conveniently located near Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle, making it perfect for a combined visit. Many travelers explore all three attractions in one day as they are within walking distance of each other in Okayama's cultural district.
Okayama Prefectural Museum provides some English signage and brochures for international visitors. Audio guides and English explanations are available for major exhibitions. Staff can provide basic assistance in English, making the museum accessible for foreign tourists visiting Okayama.
