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. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Okayama has to offer.

Okayama in June

Estimated hotel price

₹ 5339

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 5339

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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Plane

When flying to Okayama, you’ll arrive at Okayama (OKJ), which is located 14 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 Yesaway and HM Rent a 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.

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 Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

HIJHiroshima

KIXOsaka Kansai Intl

TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Okayama

Good (1,599 reviews)

Good (8,295 reviews)

Good (8,278 reviews)

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Good (8,712 reviews)

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Good (3,700 reviews)

Excellent (3,698 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (10,483 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,555 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (2,029 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,891 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,543 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,411 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,633 reviews)

Good (321 reviews)

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Good (1,412 reviews)

Good (13,157 reviews)

Egyptair

Good (441 reviews)

Where to stay in Okayama

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Okayama, with prices from ₹ 1,499 to ₹ 30,177 per night. Kita Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Okayama are about 80% 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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Hotel Granvia Okayama

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

₹ 8,903+

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Okayama Koraku Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,810+

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Kurashiki Ivy Square

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,373+

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Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,373+

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,904+

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Apa Hotel Kurashiki Ekimae

3 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

₹ 3,936+

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Expect to pay ₹ 100 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 ₹ 1,203 and ₹ 1,604. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okayama, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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