Why go
- Prefecture capital and Designated city in Chūgoku, Japan.
- Served by Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport (TTJ).
History
Okayama is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The Okayama metropolitan area, centered around the city, has the largest urban employment zone in the Chugoku region of western Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1889. As of February 2023, the city has an estimated population of 700,940 and a population density of 890 people per km2. The total area is 789.95 square kilometres.
Where to stay
1 Chome-6-5 Izushicho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0812, Japan · c-and-c-okayama.com
3 Chome-1-8 Kitanagaseomotemachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0962, Japan · 3wellness.jp
8-1 Nishikimachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0902, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
5-1 Heiwacho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0827, Japan · korakuhotel.jp
12-3 Minamichuocho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0837, Japan · regalia-inn.wixsite.com
17-10 Kuwadacho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0984, Japan · superhotel.co.jp
Japan, 〒700-0024 Okayama, Kita Ward, Ekimotomachi, 1番25 · viainn.com
15-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0024, Japan · ihg.com
Japan, 〒700-0023 Okayama, Kita Ward, Ekimaecho, 1 Chome−8−5 6F･7F · hotelabest-okayama.com
1-5 Ekimotomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-8515, Japan · granvia-oka.co.jp
10-8 Togiyacho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0826, Japan · smile-hotels.com
8-16 Nishikimachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0902, Japan · hotelmaira.com
1 Chome-1-1 Ekimaecho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0023, Japan · daiwaroynet.jp
Hotel Excel Okayama, 5-1 Ishizekicho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0813, Japan · excel-okayama.com
7-43 Tokaichi Nishimachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0856, Japan · hoteltachibana.com
Japan, 〒700-0907 Okayama, Kita Ward, Shimoishii, 1 Chome−1−17 アクロスキューブ岡山駅前 ４階 · hotel-trend.jp
4 Chome-1-16 Kadotahonmachi, Naka Ward, Okayama, 703-8274, Japan · okayamakokusaihotel.jp
1 Chome-7-3 Ekimaecho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0023, Japan · toyoko-inn.com
1 Chome-10-7-1 Ekimaecho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0023, Japan · grand-base.jp
3 Chome-1-35 Hokancho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0026, Japan · kamp.jp
3-30 Kuwadacho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0984, Japan · okayama-cityhotel.co.jp
1 Chome-11-17 Nakasange, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0821, Japan · okaview.jp
1 Chome-3-12 Shimoishii, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0907, Japan · apahotel.com
29-4 Ekimotomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0024, Japan · hotel-livemax.com
2 Chome-3-12 Hama, Naka Ward, Okayama, 703-8256, Japan · oplaza-h.co.jp
1 Chome-1-13 Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0823, Japan · onefivehotels.co.jp
3-6-201 Honmachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0901, Japan · washington.jp
9-16 Honmachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0901, Japan · iconia.co.jp
7-1 Saiwaicho, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0903, Japan · hotel-areaone.com
Japan, 〒700-0822 Okayama, Kita Ward, Omotecho, 2 Chome−7−15 2F
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-01:00 Wikipedia: ja:ライフフーズ · 700-0933 · meshiya.co.jp
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:30; Sa-Su 11:30-22:30 Wikipedia: ja:ミスター・バーク · 700-0973 · mr-b.jp
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway Wikipedia: ja:日本マクドナルド · mcdonalds.co.jp
Cafe · Wikipedia: ja:岡山木村屋 · okayama-kimuraya.co.jp
Fried Food, Restaurant · 松のや 岡山厚生町店 Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 岡山市, 7000985 · pkg.navitime.co.jp
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 701-0204 · toridoll.com
Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 700-0866 · ichibanya.co.jp
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 · 700-0933 · skylark.co.jp
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · kappasushi.jp
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-02:00 · 岡山市 · saizeriya.co.jp
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 700-0975 · saint-marc-hd.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 · 700-0964 · maps.jolly-pasta.co.jp
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 7, 岡山市, 700-0011 · maps.sukiya.jp
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 10:00-24:00 · 700-0973 · store-info.skylark.co.jp
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 700-0975 · pizzahut.jp
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-24:00 · 3, 岡山市, 700-0945 · gyukaku.ne.jp
Chinese, Gyoza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:15-22:00 · 700-0973 · map.ohsho.co.jp
Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 · 701-0221 · bellokonomi.xsrv.jp
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:00,17:00-22:00 · 701-0221 · mishima-chicken.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · gongcha.co.jp
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-19:00; Su off · 701-0203 · locosute.jp
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:45 · 700-0973 · dinningindo.com
Friture, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 · 700-0975 · katsusen.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · 700-0901 · douraku.co.jp
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:00,18:00-00:30 · 26, 岡山市, 700-0825 · vesti-okayama.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-24:00 · 700-0023 · tanatana.jp
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-16:00,17:30-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00, 17:00-23:00 · 701-0203 · good-promise.co.jp
Okonomiyaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-23:00 · 22, 岡山市, 700-0091
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · maru5deli.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00,19:00-24:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20 · l-bloomer.foodre.jp
Udon, Restaurant · Udon restaurant · 7, 岡山市, 704-8112 · i9xd6.crayonsite.info
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · sun-ste.com
Regional, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · yamadamura.jp
Cake, Restaurant · Cake restaurant · omachido-frutas.com
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · kita-okayama.mypl.net
Pancake, Cafe · Pancake cafe · 700-0973 · restaurantbicycle.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · u-mitani.jp
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · kannonyama-okayama.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · indeira.net
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 700-0953 · 31ice.co.jp
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · saigonoka.jp
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · okayama-canario.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 Wikipedia: ja:味の民芸 · 700-0933 · ajino-mingei.co.jp
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00; Tu off · nemoto-shouten.jp
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Airports
Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ) 12 km to the centre
Okayama, 33, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Air Macau, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Agana, Sapporo, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, 737-800, 767, 787, 737-700, M90) · 4 routes: Agana*, Sapporo*, Taipei*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Shanghai*, Tokyo
- Air Macau NX (A321) · 1 route: Macau
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- EVA Air BR (M90) · 1 route: Taipei*
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (735) · 1 route: Sapporo
- Japan Transocean Air NU (734) · 1 route: Okinawa
- Korean Air KE (737-900) · 1 route: Seoul
- United Airlines UA (737-700) · 1 route: Agana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK) 50 km to the centre
Takamatsu, 37, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, China SSS…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Seoul, Tokyo, Okinawa, Shanghai, Taipei… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 767, A321, 787) · 3 routes: Okinawa*, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China SSS 9C (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Genesis GK (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport (TTJ) 99 km to the centre
Tottori, 31, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (All Nippon Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Tokyo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 737, 737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kohnan Airport 8 km to the centre
Okayama, 33, JP
Getting there by ferry
犬島行き連絡船乗り場
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
宇野港フェリー乗り場
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
四国汽船 旅客船乗り場
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
四国汽船(旅客船)
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
岡山－土庄航路
Ferry route
Teshima(Ieura Port)-Inujima
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport (TTJ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OKJ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Agana, Sapporo, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 犬島行き連絡船乗り場, 18 km); routes include 岡山－土庄航路, Teshima(Ieura Port)-Inujima.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Okayama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.