Kita Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Okayama University
A dynamically modern university, resolutely open to the whole world, occupies a set of campus buildings scattered near Okayama’s downtown.
Aeon Mall Okayama
One of Western Japan’s biggest shopping malls has more than 300 shops, restaurants and more, just a few steps from the train station.
Okayama Castle
Try on a kimono or attempt to sculpt some Bizen pottery while you tour an accurate reconstruction of Kyushu’s famous “crow castle.”
Korakuen Garden
Tradition and innovation mingle in a remarkable riverside landscaped space, founded in the 17th century and considered one of Japan’s best gardens.
Kibitsu Shrine
Kibitsu-zukuri style architecture has an excellent example in is this sprawling temple complex considered the origin of the Momotaro story.
Orient Museum
This impressive collection of art from the ancient Middle East, Persia and the Mediterranean includes a magnificent Assyrian relief of Apkallu.
Things to do
Top hotels in Kita Ward
![The OneFive Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57870000/57868100/57868032/f5753d3a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899800/11899755/2055ea33_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1330200/1330172/bfec6198_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![Okayama Koraku Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2560000/2556900/2556867/5bdcc151_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024
![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1936900/1936841/5596d492_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![HOTEL MYSTAYS Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68820000/68811700/68811612/af89a41f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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Naka Ward
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Parade Hill Park and Busshin-ji Temple are top sights worth seeing.
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Higashi Ward
If you're spending some time in Higashi Ward, Saidaijikannon-in Temple and Ani Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
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Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Setonaikai National Park and Okayama South Village are top sights worth seeing.