Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Okayama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Okayama

With a population of 639 652, Okayama is the largest city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Okayama to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Okayama

Okayama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okayama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6230
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Okayama in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Okayama, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Okayama

Plane

When flying to Okayama, you’ll arrive at Okayama (OKJ), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Okayama is called Okayama, and is located 2.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Okayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 143 km from Okayama. You’ll find branches of E CAR RENTAL and KuMa Rental Car, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Okayama, you’ll arrive at Okayama (OKJ), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Okayama is called Okayama, and is located 2.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Okayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 143 km from Okayama. You’ll find branches of E CAR RENTAL and KuMa Rental Car, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

HIJHiroshima
KIXOsaka Kansai Intl
TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Okayama

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Okayama

Most booked hotels in Okayama

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Okayama Koraku Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,666+
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Hotel Granvia Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,777+
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Kurashiki Ivy Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,130+
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Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,587+
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Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,947+
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Hiring a car in Okayama

Expect to pay ₹ 91 per litre in Okayama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,087 and ₹ 1,449. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okayama, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 91 per litre in Okayama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,087 and ₹ 1,449. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okayama, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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