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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/515000/515006-okayama-university.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/459000/459488-Okayama-Castle.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) ![Aeon Mall Okayama](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/514000/514994-aeon-mall-okayama.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) ![Korakuen Garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/459000/459624-Korakuen-Garden.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) ![Kibitsu Shrine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/460000/460475-Kibitsu-Shrine.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/460000/460918-Saijoinari-Temple.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 ![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) ![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 £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/japanese-tea-ceremony-private-experience.a46617225.activity-details) ![Okayama Custom Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3017349/87b6d7f9-5ee4-4bad-8fef-65d2ddd471e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Okayama Private Customizable Full Day Tour £780 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/okayama-private-customizable-full-day-tour.a3017349.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 £32 22 Jan - 23 Jan Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okayama Performing Arts Theatre ... 7/10 Good! (672 reviews) This hotel was absolutely filthy. Seemed as if the room hadn't been cleaned. There was mold and hair all over the shower. Reviewed on 22 Oct 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=101923456&PinnedHotelID=101923456&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 £32 22 Jan - 23 Jan 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! (137 reviews) The free dinner and breakfast were a pleasant surprise. Staff were helpful with figuring out ac. Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=101840444&PinnedHotelID=101840444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104160000/104158000/104157905/4fbeb803_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only 3-19-21 Okayama okayama 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (44 reviews) Stayed two nights and it was perfect for me. The breakfast wasn't anything special, and the hotel itself is showing some wear and tear, but the room was clean and comfy and just what you'd expect from this kind of hotel. Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=104157905&PinnedHotelID=104157905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=104157905&PinnedHotelID=104157905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899800/11899755/ce7a070d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama 1-7 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku Okayama Okayama 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Clean room, amenities, staff and nice breakfast Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=11899755&PinnedHotelID=11899755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=11899755&PinnedHotelID=11899755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![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 £30 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=18653671&PinnedHotelID=18653671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) ![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 22 Jan - 23 Jan 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! (377 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=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=101924815&PinnedHotelID=101924815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952332179875201024) [See all 251 properties in Omotecho](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%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) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458359-Okayama-And-Vicinity.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) ![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) ### 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) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458669-Okayama-City.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) ![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) ### Minami Ward If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Setonaikai National Park and Okayama South Village 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app