Title: Minami Ward Travel Guide: Best of Minami Ward, Okayama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Minami Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Minami-Ward-Hotels.d553248635991222214.Travel-Guide-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)[Minami Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Minami-Ward.d553248635991222214.Car-Hire-Guide)[Minami Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Minami-Ward.d553248635991222214.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Minami Ward Travel Guide ## Okayama ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Minami Ward Things to do Hotels [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) ![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) ![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) ![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 Minami 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=553248635991222214) ![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=553248635991222214) ![Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101924900/101924815/5635024a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel Chuo 2-1-15 Kurashiki Okayama £32 20 Feb - 21 Feb Stay at this hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kurashiki Story Museum and Ohashi ... 7/10 Good! (395 reviews) Both breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Public bath with hot spring water was available too. Good deal. A convenient store is nearby. They kept our luggage before checking in but they didn’t secure - no locks, number tags, or anything. Somebody could take it, though it wasn’t a busy ... Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=101924815&PinnedHotelID=101924815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222214) ![Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18653700/18653671/e20054c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki 2-4-6, Achi Kurashiki Okayama-ken £32 15 Feb - 16 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Basement hot tub/sauna was a great amenity. Very walkable to city’s Bikran Historical District. Easy access to train station & wonderful nearby market. Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=18653671&PinnedHotelID=18653671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222214) ![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 £16 15 Feb - 16 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=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=57868032&PinnedHotelID=57868032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222214) ![Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57140000/57139300/57139223/8dc11a97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki 2-6-7 Achi Kurashiki Okayama Stay at this hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (745 reviews) This hotel has a perfect location—very close to Kurashiki Station and within walking distance of the Bikan Historical Quarter. There are many great bars and restaurants nearby for a late-night meal, and the area feels very safe. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. I would ... 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