Title: Omotecho Travel Guide: Best of Omotecho, Okayama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Omotecho](https://expedia.co.uk/Omotecho-Hotels.d952332179875201024.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)[Omotecho Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Omotecho.d952332179875201024.Car-Hire-Guide)[Omotecho Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Omotecho.d952332179875201024.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Omotecho Travel Guide ## Okayama ## Visit Omotecho Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Okayama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama.dx2660) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Okayama University](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 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) ![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 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) ![Aeon Mall Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633928350878/8b9d1a01-d312-48e7-9af7-8ea98e424b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](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 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) ![Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48849255/319320bb-e962-46e1-ac15-34d4dcbbcd69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals! £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fukuoka-groupprivate-tour-by-local-professionals.a48849255.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 £108 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-okayama-guided-walking-tour.a50090268.activity-details) [See all activities in Okayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Omotecho ![Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101923500/101923456/a6b71d40_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex Kitaku Omotecho 3-18-60 Okayama Okayama £31 26 Apr - 27 Apr Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okayama Performing Arts Theatre ... 7.2/10 Good! (744 reviews) 部屋のコップ一杯清掃できなかった Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=101923456&PinnedHotelID=101923456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104160000/104158000/104157905/04be048a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only 3-19-21 Okayama okayama £36 22 Apr - 23 Apr Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Sunny ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews) Room clean, staff was very helpful in fixing the problem with room’s tablet we had. Breakfast’s portion was small. Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=104157905&PinnedHotelID=104157905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Okayama Universal Hotel Annex](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101840500/101840444/723b1229_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Okayama Universal Hotel Annex Kitaku Omotecho 3-18-56 Okayama Okayama Prefecture £31 6 Apr - 7 Apr Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okayama Performing Arts Theatre ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=101840444&PinnedHotelID=101840444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1936900/1936841/8486e643_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae 1-1-1, Ekimaecho Okayama Okayama-ken £44 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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! (1,003 reviews) Breakfast was nice Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=1936841&PinnedHotelID=1936841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101924900/101924815/ce3e7a62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel Chuo 2-1-15 Kurashiki Okayama £29 19 Apr - 20 Apr Stay at this hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ohashi House and Kurashiki Story ... 7.2/10 Good! (446 reviews) Location difficult to find in rain as no sign visible from main road Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=101924815&PinnedHotelID=101924815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18653700/18653671/f5a50eb1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki 2-4-6, Achi Kurashiki Okayama-ken £34 9 Apr - 10 Apr 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Staff super friendly and super close to the train station and shopping so beautiful Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=18653671&PinnedHotelID=18653671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) [See all 289 properties in Omotecho](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=952332179875201024) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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) ### 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) ![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, Parade Hill Park and Yumeji Art Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Naka-Ward.dx553248635991222115) ![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) ![Kita Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/0732b963-e2df-4111-b994-b2970ece322e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kita Ward 4.5/5(4 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okayama-Kita-Ward.dx553248635976384331) ![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) # Omotecho 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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