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
₹ 6449
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okayama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6449
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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, 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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

Airlines serving Okayama

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,142 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (988 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Okayama

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Okayama, with prices from ₹ 1,886 to ₹ 43,384 per night. Kita Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Okayama are about 131% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Okayama

Most booked hotels in Okayama

Okayama Koraku Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,659+
Hotel Granvia Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,734+
Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,737+
Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,413+
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,999+
Hostel Cuore Kurashiki
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,561+

Hiring a car in Okayama

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Economy (Honda Fit 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Economy (Honda Fit 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.