Omotecho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Okayama University
A dynamically modern university, resolutely open to the whole world, occupies a set of campus buildings scattered near Okayama’s downtown.
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.”
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.
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.
Kibitsu Shrine
Kibitsu-zukuri style architecture has an excellent example in is this sprawling temple complex considered the origin of the Momotaro story.
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
Some of the city’s and region’s most influential artists, going far back into history, provide a sense of Okayama through artists’ eyes.
Activities
Cooking and Eating Bara Sushi A Local Dish from Okayama
Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals!
Our pick of the best Omotecho Hotel Deals
Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex
部屋のコップ一杯清掃できなかった
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only
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
Okayama Universal Hotel Annex
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae
Very close to the station.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel
Location difficult to find in rain as no sign visible from main road
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki
Excellent experience staying here. Staff spoke good English. Breakfast was amazing, and you can even choose from Japanese or Western. It came as a set. The onsen is pretty decent. As a spa hotel, look out for its full repertoire of bathroom provisions which even included moisturising milk! Oh, they ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Omotecho
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.
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.
Naka Ward
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Parade Hill Park and Yumeji Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Higashi Ward
Check out nearby sights like Bizen Osafune Knife Museum while you're spending some time in Higashi Ward and the surrounding area.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Setonaikai National Park and Okayama South Village are top sights worth seeing.
