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
₹ 5418
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okayama in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5418
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 CG Car Rental, 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 CG Car Rental, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

HIJHiroshima
KIXOsaka Kansai Intl
TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Okayama

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,246 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (381 reviews)
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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)
₹ 5,406+
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Hotel Granvia Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,417+
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Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,754+
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Kurashiki Ivy Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,469+
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Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,204+
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,963+
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Hiring a car in Okayama

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,223 and ₹ 1,631. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Mini (Suzuki Wagon R 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 ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,223 and ₹ 1,631. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Mini (Suzuki Wagon R 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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