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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Okayama has to offer.

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When to visit Okayama

Okayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5757
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5757
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.

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

Plane

When flying to Okayama, you’ll arrive at Okayama (OKJ), which is located 9 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 Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Okayama

Airlines serving Okayama

Lufthansa
Good (8,125 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,952 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,322 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,404 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,564 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,638 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Okayama

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Okayama, with prices from ₹ 1,427 to ₹ 52,142 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)
₹ 5,614+
Hotel Granvia Okayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,897+
Kurashiki Ivy Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,185+
Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,136+
Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,078+
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,804+

Hiring a car in Okayama

Expect to pay ₹ 99 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 ₹ 1,187 and ₹ 1,583. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 99 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 ₹ 1,187 and ₹ 1,583. The most frequently booked car type in Okayama is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.