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
₹ 6353
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okayama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6353
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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, 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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

HIJHiroshima
KIXOsaka Kansai Intl
TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Okayama

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,897 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,388 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,551 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,902 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,258 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,490 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,188 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,176 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in Okayama

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Okayama, with prices from ₹ 1,579 to ₹ 72,833 per night. Kita Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Okayama are about 108% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
₹ 5,388+
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Hotel Granvia Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,618+
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Kurashiki Ivy Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,689+
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Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,525+
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Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,224+
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,924+
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Hiring a car in Okayama

Expect to pay ₹ 109 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 ₹ 1,304 and ₹ 1,739. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 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 ₹ 1,304 and ₹ 1,739. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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