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

₹ 6202

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 6202

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

Airports near Okayama

HIJHiroshima

KIXOsaka Kansai Intl

TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Okayama

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,686 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,728 reviews)

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Excellent (11,893 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,456 reviews)

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Where to stay in Okayama

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Okayama, with prices from ₹ 1,723 to ₹ 31,924 per night. Kita Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Okayama are about 135% 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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Okayama Koraku Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 4,444+

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Hotel Granvia Okayama

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 7,890+

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Kurashiki Ivy Square

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,258+

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Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,983+

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Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring

3 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,258+

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Hostel Cuore Kurashiki

2 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

₹ 3,265+

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Expect to pay ₹ 91 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 ₹ 1,088 and ₹ 1,451. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okayama, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Airports near Okayama

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Where to stay in popular areas of Okayama

Most booked hotels in Okayama

Hiring a car in Okayama