Kita Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kita Ward
Kita Ward
Kita Ward
Kita Ward
Kita Ward

Popular places to visit

Okayama University

Okayama University

4/5(1 review)

A dynamically modern university, resolutely open to the whole world, occupies a set of campus buildings scattered near Okayama’s downtown.

Okayama University
Aeon Mall Okayama

Aeon Mall Okayama

4/5(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.

Aeon Mall Okayama
Okayama Castle

Okayama Castle

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Try on a kimono or attempt to sculpt some Bizen pottery while you tour an accurate reconstruction of Kyushu’s famous “crow castle.”

Okayama Castle
Korakuen Garden

Korakuen Garden

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Tradition and innovation mingle in a remarkable riverside landscaped space, founded in the 17th century and considered one of Japan’s best gardens.

Korakuen Garden
Kibitsu Shrine

Kibitsu Shrine

5/5(1 review)

Kibitsu-zukuri style architecture has an excellent example in is this sprawling temple complex considered the origin of the Momotaro story.

Kibitsu Shrine
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

Some of the city’s and region’s most influential artists, going far back into history, provide a sense of Okayama through artists’ eyes.

Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Himeji castle

World Heritage Himeji Castle and Kurashiki guided luxury tour

NZ$731
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
World Heritage Himeji Castle and Kurashiki guided luxury tour
Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

NZ$103
per adult
Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience
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Our pick of the best Kita Ward Hotel Deals

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

4 out of 5
1-7 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama
The price is NZ$150 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$150
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Short overnight stay."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex

Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex

2 out of 5
Kitaku Omotecho 3-18-60, Okayama, Okayama
The price is NZ$75 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$75
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (454 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

Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN OKAYAMA

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN OKAYAMA

3 out of 5
1-25 Ekimotomachi, Kita, Okayama, Okayama
The price is NZ$101 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$101
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN OKAYAMA
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

3.5 out of 5
1-1-1, Ekimaecho, Okayama, Okayama-ken
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Location was great as it was connected to the undergroumd pathways to sunway etcs amd 5th floor to BIC Camera store which was awesome!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae
Hotel Granvia Okayama

Hotel Granvia Okayama

4 out of 5
1-5 kitaku Ekimoto-cho, Okayama, Okayama-ken
The price is NZ$170 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$170
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Great Hotel
"The location of this hotel is fantastic. All staff were very professional and friendly. The breakfast was great with 19th floor view. If the is hotel equip coin laundry machines for guests to use, it would be more than perfect hotel in Okayama."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hotel Granvia Okayama
Ekimae Universalhotel

Ekimae Universalhotel

3 out of 5
Kitaku Saiwaicho 9-6, Okayama, Okayama
The price is NZ$74 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$74
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Aeon Mall Okayama and Momotaro ...
7/10 Good! (305 reviews)
"Small cigarette at lobby And The rooms are old, but meals are included, so it's probably a good value for money considering the convenience. However, the smell of cigarettes seems to have permeated the building, so I don't think I'd want to stay there again."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Ekimae Universalhotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward

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Nakasange

Nakasange might not have many top sights, but Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art and Okayama Performing Arts Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nakasange
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Omotecho

While visiting Omotecho, you might make a stop by sights like Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Sunny Country Okayama-kan.

Omotecho
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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.

Naka Ward
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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.

Aminohama
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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.

Higashi Ward
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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.

Minami Ward

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