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 June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5784
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5784
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 9 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Okayama is called Okayama, and is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Okayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 89 miles from Okayama. You’ll find branches of KuMa Rental Car and Crq-carrent, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Okayama, you’ll arrive at Okayama (OKJ), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Okayama is called Okayama, and is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Okayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 89 miles from Okayama. You’ll find branches of KuMa Rental Car and Crq-carrent, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

Airlines serving Okayama

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,674 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,139 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,349 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,114 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,599 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (287 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,117 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Okayama

Most booked hotels in Okayama

Okayama Koraku Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,392+
Hotel Granvia Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,695+
Kurashiki Ivy Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,111+
Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,920+
Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,728+
Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,931+

Hiring a car in Okayama

Expect to pay ₹ 92 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 ₹ 1,100 and ₹ 1,467. Compact (Class Compact 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 ₹ 92 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 ₹ 1,100 and ₹ 1,467. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okayama, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.