The RSK Rose Garden, also known as Okayama Banpaku Kinen Koen, is a large botanical garden in Naka-ku, Okayama, in Japan's Chugoku Region. Its address is 200-2 Yamada, Naka-ku, Okayama, 701-0164.
What to expect
The garden is built around its roses, with more than 400 varieties on display. Seasonal flowers add colour across the year, so the planting you see will depend on when you visit. The grounds are laid out with walking paths that lead through themed garden areas, which makes it a comfortable place for a slow, unhurried wander.
A former exposition site
The garden was created on the site of a former exposition. That origin gives the park its broad open spaces and its scale, and it is the reason the grounds feel so spacious when you walk through them.
Planning your visit
- Setting: a botanical garden in the Naka-ku district of Okayama city.
- Best suited to: visitors who enjoy flowers, gardens and relaxed walking.
- Getting there: check the address above with your map app before you set out.
- Contact: +81-86-294-2266, if you want to confirm details before your trip.
Because the garden sits in Okayama, it also pairs naturally with a day spent exploring the city itself. Whether you come for the roses or for the seasonal displays, the park offers a calm and green break from city streets.
