Central Okayama

Central Okayama's museums are all located near the Korakuen and the castle and are easily reached from the station by tram or the Korakuen Bus (see map below).

  • Prefectural Museum of Art
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday),
    December 28 to January 4, and irregular closures between exhibitions
    Admission: 350 yen
  • Hayashibara Museum of Art
    Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday),
    New Year holidays and irregular closures between exhibitions
    Admission: 500 yen (possible additional fee for special exhibitions)
  • Yumeji Art Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), December 28 to January 1
    Admission: 800 yen
  • Okayama Prefectural Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 18:00 (April to September)
    9:30 to 17:00 (October to March)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday),
    New Year holidays and irregular closures between exhibitions
    Admission: 250 yen (possible additional fee for special exhibitions)
  • Orient Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday),
    December 28 to January 4 and irregular closures between exhibitions
    Admission: 310 yen (possible additional fee for special exhibitions)

Bizen City

Two other interesting museums are located in Bizen City, a 40 minute train ride east of Okayama City on the JR Ako Line.

  • Bizen Pottery Museum
    Closed until spring 2025
  • Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), December 28 to January 4, between exhibitions
    Admission: 500 yen

Getting there and around

Hotels around Okayama

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    • 3 Wellness
      Mid-range
      Set in Okayama, within 3.4 km of Rian Bunko Art Museum and 3.7 km of Kuni Shrine, 3 Wellness offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Sky Mall 21 Shopping Street is 4.3 km away and Okayama Baptist Church is 4.4 km from the hotel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some rooms also feature a kitchen with a dishwasher. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. AEON Mall Okayama is 4.1 km from 3 Wellness, while Shimoishii Park is 4.1 km from the property. Okayama Airport is 16 km away.
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    • Dormy Inn Okayama Natural Hot Spring
      Mid-range
      Attractively situated in the Kita Ward district of Okayama, Dormy Inn Okayama Natural Hot Spring is situated 200 metres from Nishigawa Canal Park, 200 metres from Okayama Baptist Church and 400 metres from AEON Mall Okayama. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking is available on site. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Dormy Inn Okayama Natural Hot Spring are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Dormy Inn Okayama Natural Hot Spring has a wellness area, including a sauna and a hot spring bath. Speaking both English and Japanese, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kongo-ji Temple, Kochin-ji Temple and Okayama-ji Temple. Okayama Airport is 16 km from the property.
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    • Okayama Koraku Hotel
      Mid-range
      Just a 5-minute walk from JR Okayama Train Station, Okayama Koraku Hotel offers modern rooms with free wired internet and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy massages and free-use bicycles. This hotel was selected as one of the Top Romance Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2015. The air-conditioned rooms at Koraku Hotel include a private bathroom with bathtub and amenities. Slippers, a fridge and a seating area are provided. Each room has a humidifier. Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Tram Station is just a 1-minute walk from the hotel. Okayama Castle is 1.5 km away, and Okayama Koraku-en Garden is about a 15-minute walk away. The 24-hour reception offers luggage storage. A free-use microwave and coin-operated launderette are provided. TOMOE Restaurant offers a buffet-style breakfast featuring Japanese and Western dishes from 06:30-10:00.
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    • Hotel Granvia Okayama
      Luxury
      Directly connected to JR Okayama Station, Granvia Okayama is a 15-minute train ride from Kurashiki. It offers restaurants with 19th-floor views, an indoor pool with a sauna, as well as rooms with free WiFi and free wired internet. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Granvia Okayama is equipped with bath and shower facilities, a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. All rooms are also fitted with an electric kettle. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Koraku-en Garden and Okayama Castle. An hourfs train ride takes guests to Shikoku Island. Kibitsu Shrine is a 20-minute drive away. French cuisine is served at Prix d'Or Restaurant, featuring panoramic views. Kibizen Restaurant offers seasonal Japanese foods. Chinese dishes and teppan-yaki are also available. Sky Lounge Applause offers beautiful views from floor-to-ceiling windows.
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    • Torii-Kuguru
      Budget-friendly
      In the Kita Ward district of Okayama, close to Rian Bunko Art Museum, Torii-Kuguru has a garden and a washing machine. This 1-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The accommodation features bicycle parking and a shared lounge for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Torii-Kuguru include Kuni Shrine, Houkancho Shopping Street and Sci-pia: Science and Humanity Museum For The Future. Okayama Airport is 14 km from the property.
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    • Via Inn Okayama
      Mid-range
      Conveniently located in the Kita Ward district of Okayama, Via Inn Okayama is set 500 metres from Houkancho Shopping Street, 600 metres from AEON Mall Okayama and 400 metres from Sky Mall 21 Shopping Street. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Via Inn Okayama include Okayama Baptist Church, Momotaro Statue and Rokkosei Memorial Statue. Okayama Airport is 15 km from the property.
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    • Hotel Abest Grande Okayama
      Mid-range
      Set 300 metres from Nishigawa Canal Park, Hotel Abest Grande Okayama offers 3-star accommodation in Okayama and features a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is close to Kongo-ji Temple, Kochin-ji Temple and Kotohira Shrine. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. A business centre and vending machines with drinks are available on site at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Hotel Abest Grande Okayama include Komori Shrine, Sky Mall 21 Shopping Street and Okayama-ji Temple. Okayama Airport is 17 km away.
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    • ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG
      Luxury
      Located in downtown Okayama, ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama offers comfortable and bright rooms with free WiFi, only 2-minute walk from JR Okayama Station West Exit. It features 3 dining options and a 24-hour reception, while concierge services and currency exchange are available. Okayama ANA Crowne Plaza is a few steps from the Okayama Convention Centre and the well-known Takashimaya department store. The Koraku-en is a 10-minute taxi ride, and Okayama Airport is a 30-minute drive. Rooms have an interior in relaxing beige tones, with contrasting dark wooden furnishings and curtains. They come with wide and extra-long beds, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. A safe, nightwear and toiletries are provided. The Hotel ANA Crowne Plaza provides laundry services and luggage storage. The lobby offers free WiFi, and rental facilities are available for in-room use, such as a DVD player, an air humidifier or a trouser press. A car rental company and a minimart can be found next door. Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at the backdrop of the city skyline, at top-floor Japanese Restaurant Kuriya-sen. Sky Bar & Lounge is also located on the 20th floor. Casual dining URBANO serves Western dishes.
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    • Super Hotel Okayama Station Higashiguchi
      Mid-range
      Conveniently located in the Kita Ward district of Okayama, Super Hotel Okayama Station Higashiguchi is situated 1.1 km from Rian Bunko Art Museum, less than 1 km from Sky Mall 21 Shopping Street and a 11-minute walk from Okayama Baptist Church. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from AEON Mall Okayama. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. All guest rooms in Super Hotel Okayama Station Higashiguchi are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. At Super Hotel Okayama Station Higashiguchi guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Shimoishii Park, Momotaro Statue and Rokkosei Memorial Statue. Okayama Airport is 15 km from the property.
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    • Smile Hotel Okayama
      Mid-range
      Situated conveniently in the Kita Ward district of Okayama, Smile Hotel Okayama is set 300 metres from Yakushi-in Temple, 300 metres from Okayama-ji Temple and 200 metres from Kongo-ji Temple. The property is around 400 metres from Nishigawa Canal Park, 600 metres from Okayama Kinshu Kaikan and 700 metres from Shimoishii Park. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and slippers. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kochin-ji Temple, Komori Shrine and Kotohira Shrine. Okayama Airport is 17 km away.
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