Title: Kita Ward Travel Guide: Best of Kita Ward, Okayama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kita Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Kita-Ward-Okayama-Hotels.0-n553248635976384331-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Okayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Okayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kita Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kita-Ward.d553248635976384331.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kita Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kita-Ward.d553248635976384331.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kita Ward Travel Guide ## Okayama ![Okayama Castle is a Japanese castle in the city of Okayama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/0732b963-e2df-4111-b994-b2970ece322e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Okayama Castle is a Japanese castle in the city of Okayama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/0732b963-e2df-4111-b994-b2970ece322e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![岡山城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/89449acb-cd10-4c55-afa7-3eadcff1248b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/89449acb-cd10-4c55-afa7-3eadcff1248b.jpg) by [Yoshio Kohara](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1146018?with_photo_id=112413648) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![後楽園 by takeokahp](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/2e14d440-914e-493c-8c19-708289f2600a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/2e14d440-914e-493c-8c19-708289f2600a.jpg) by [takeokahp](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2741301?with_photo_id=52794505) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![旭川と岡山城 by takeokahp](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/bfed3958-fa0b-4cde-b8f1-3e0b733afcf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/bfed3958-fa0b-4cde-b8f1-3e0b733afcf9.jpg) by [takeokahp](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2741301?with_photo_id=52794505) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Kita Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Okayama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama.dx2660) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Okayama University featuring street scenes, a garden and cycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222718/94898ecf-5bda-4817-b9c7-02f1b7ff418a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Okayama University A dynamically modern university, resolutely open to the whole world, occupies a set of campus buildings scattered near Okayama’s downtown. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-University-Kita-Ward.d6222718.Attraction) ![Okayama Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103934/1195fdbe-2c20-4777-b311-93fe384bdee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Okayama Castle 3.5/5(3 reviews) Try on a kimono or attempt to sculpt some Bizen pottery while you tour an accurate reconstruction of Kyushu’s famous “crow castle.” [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Castle-Kita-Ward.d6103934.Attraction) ![Aeon Mall Okayama featuring a city, night scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633928350878/8b9d1a01-d312-48e7-9af7-8ea98e424b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aeon Mall Okayama 5/5(5 reviews) One of Western Japan’s biggest shopping malls has more than 300 shops, restaurants and more, just a few steps from the train station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aeon-Mall-Okayama-Kita-Ward.d553248633928350878.Attraction) ![Korakuen Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103928/1d09f7a7-0bb2-4e9a-8c59-317c04f52f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Korakuen Garden 5/5(1 review) Tradition and innovation mingle in a remarkable riverside landscaped space, founded in the 17th century and considered one of Japan’s best gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Korakuen-Garden-Kita-Ward.d6103928.Attraction) ![Kibitsu Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222959/f8a89039-c1d1-4ca6-90cf-d5cba02f7ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kibitsu Shrine 4/5(1 review) Kibitsu-zukuri style architecture has an excellent example in is this sprawling temple complex considered the origin of the Momotaro story. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kibitsu-Shrine-Kita-Ward.d6222959.Attraction) ![Saijoinari Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770299/61679b0a-f4de-44a5-9156-b073175a34e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saijoinari Temple After visiting Saijoinari Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saijoinari-Temple-Kita-Ward.d553248621532770299.Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![1 Day Okayama Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090268/5eccad89-9e74-47c7-994c-a808adbcbcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Day Okayama Guided Walking Tour £107 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-okayama-guided-walking-tour.a50090268.activity-details) ![Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46617225/52443c8f-cf6c-4caf-991a-818038055b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/japanese-tea-ceremony-private-experience.a46617225.activity-details) [See all activities in Okayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kita Ward ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1936900/1936841/ce6c7c50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae 1-1-1, Ekimaecho Okayama Okayama-ken £47 27 Feb - 28 Feb Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Good location Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1936841&PinnedHotelID=1936841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384331) ![Hotel Granvia Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428372/f5940bc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Granvia Okayama 1-5 kitaku Ekimoto-cho Okayama Okayama-ken £70 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was a bit dated, but clean and well appointed. The front desk staff was helpful whenever we had questions and we enjoyed the pianist in the lobby. Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=428372&PinnedHotelID=428372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384331) ![The OneFive Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57870000/57868100/57868032/7b693a6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The OneFive Okayama 1-1-13 Marunouchi Okayama Okayama £15 23 Feb - 24 Feb Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) お得な価格なのにスタッフも部屋も素晴らしい👍 Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=57868032&PinnedHotelID=57868032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384331) ![Ekimae Universalhotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101924300/101924231/89379589_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ekimae Universalhotel Kitaku Saiwaicho 9-6 Okayama Okayama £32 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Aeon Mall Okayama and Momotaro Statue ... 7.2/10 Good! (501 reviews) Good breakfast and dinner included. Great deal with both breakfast and dinner included. A little walk from Okayama Station, though. Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=101924231&PinnedHotelID=101924231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384331) ![Okayama Koraku Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2560000/2556900/2556867/f217b588_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Okayama Koraku Hotel 5-1 Heiwacho, Kita-ku Okayama Okayama-ken £66 18 Feb - 19 Feb Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Very comfortable hotel. 10 minutes walking from the station. The beds are very comfortable. The room is spacious. Older style bathroom with a hand held shower in the bath tub. Staff were great. There is a convenience store attached to the lobby. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=2556867&PinnedHotelID=2556867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384331) ![Hotel Abest Grande Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134900/25134859/e7f871f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Abest Grande Okayama 1-8-5 Ekimae-cho Kita-ku Okayama Okayama £102 13 Mar - 14 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (977 reviews) Nice room, very clean, and the service is good. The location is near the main station at Okayama, very conveniently for a business travelers. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Nakasange.dx952333463541936128) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Omotecho While visiting Omotecho, you might make a stop by sights like Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Sunny Country Okayama-kan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Omotecho.dx952332179875201024) ![Long exposure of Okayama Caste in Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222115/f3d05a57-e801-4de7-9376-920a071fa679.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naka Ward If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Yumeji Art Museum and Parade Hill Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Naka-Ward.dx553248635991222115) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aminohama While Aminohama may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aminohama.dx3000730046) ![Shima-Jaya Teahouse at Koraku-en garden in Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222213/8dd28378-952e-4249-ba53-f35bbd65acf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashi Ward Check out nearby sights like Bizen Osafune Knife Museum while you're spending some time in Higashi Ward and the surrounding area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Higashi-Ward.dx553248635991222213) ![Okayama castle is the famous castle in Okayama city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222214/fc5bed55-4dbf-4e7e-b5cf-d34891de5f2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minami Ward If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Okayama South Village and Setonaikai National Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Minami-Ward.dx553248635991222214) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kita Ward Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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