Thank you so much for all your wonderful submissions. We are excited to reveal the winning photos from each of the four categories. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Okayama Korakuen Garden ＆ Okayama Castle Photo Contest 2025
- DayGarden category
- DayCastle category
- NightGarden category
- NightCastle category
- About Second Chance Prize Winner Announcements
Overview of the Okayama Korakuen Garden ＆ Okayama Castle Photo Contest 2025
For details of the Okayama Korakuen Garden ＆ Okayama Castle Photo Contest 2025, please click here.
DayGarden category
Photo by @mie_korinbo
【Jury's comment】
A vibrant green lawn, a clear blue sky, andthe striking contrast of white clouds, umbrellas, and bamboo balls—this phototruly captures the essence of "The Land Of Sunshine OKAYAMA."
DayCastle category
Photo by @ yu_n_id
【Jury's comment】
The clear blue sky typical of the "The Land Of Sunshine", and the dignified presence of Okayama Castle overlooking the majestic Asahigawa River in the background, are truly captivating.
NightGarden category
Photo by @cwc04_photograph
【Jury's comment】
The garden is bathed in the soft andgraceful light of bamboo ball lanterns against the backdrop of the castleilluminated in the night sky. One can imagine the peaceful expressions ofpeople strolling through the grounds.
NightCastle category
Photo by @hk___rs_
【Jury's comment】
Behind the characters “Ujo -Togenkyo” projected onto the stone walls, Okayama Castle emerges against the pitch-blacknight sky, creating a striking and eye-catching photo. The composition is outstanding.
About Second Chance Prize Winner Announcements
As a second chance to win,
15 individuals who did not win one of the main prizes will be selected by
lottery to receive a special gift—local products from Okayama Prefecture (worth
approximately 3,000 yen). Winners will be notified via direct message on
Instagram from either Okayama Korakuen Garden (@okayamakorakuen) or Okayama
Castle (@okayama_castle).
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