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.

Okayama in January

Estimated hotel price

₹ 6372

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 6372

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 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

HIJHiroshima

KIXOsaka Kansai Intl

TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Okayama

Good (1,499 reviews)

Good (7,926 reviews)

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Good (9,602 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,750 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,559 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,730 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,932 reviews)

Good (1,389 reviews)

Good (1,432 reviews)

Good (1,275 reviews)

Excellent (1,497 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,252 reviews)

Good (1,188 reviews)

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Good (305 reviews)

Where to stay in Okayama

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Okayama, with prices from ₹ 1,584 to ₹ 24,229 per night. Kita Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Okayama are about 162% 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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Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

₹ 7,455+

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Okayama Koraku Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,219+

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Hotel Granvia Okayama

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 7,548+

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Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring

3 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,337+

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,254+

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Apa Hotel Kurashiki Ekimae

3 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

₹ 3,262+

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Expect to pay ₹ 103 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 ₹ 1,241 and ₹ 1,655. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okayama, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Airports near Okayama

Airlines serving Okayama

Where to stay in Okayama

Where to stay in popular areas of Okayama

Most booked hotels in Okayama

Hiring a car in Okayama