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Things to see in Okayama (Japan): 51 places and when to go
Okayama is a city in Japan with around 866,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (20), Nature (9), History (8). The best known are Okayama Castle, Ohara Museum of Art and Akō Castle. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 34.672, 133.9171
- Population
- About 866,000
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (20) · Nature (9) · History (8) · Temples (6) · Mountains (5) · Stargazing (4)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 125 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Hoshigajō, at 816 m.
What to see in Okayama
The places in and around Okayama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Okayama CastleJapanese castle in Kita-ku, Okayama, Japan1.9 km
- Ohara Museum of ArtArt museum in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan16 km
- Akō CastleJapanese castle located in Akō, Hyogo prefecture44 km
- Tsuyama CastleHistory44 km
- Bisei Spaceguard CenterJapanese astronomical observatory34 km
- Bitchū Matsuyama CastleJapanese castle in Takahashi, Okayama prefecture31 km
- Takamatsu CastleCastle in Okayama prefecture, Japan8.9 km
- Kino CastleFortification15 km
- Okayama Prefectural Museum of ArtArt museum in Okayama, Okayama, Japan1.3 km
- Maki-dōCave in Japan45 km
- Okayama Prefectural MuseumMuseum in Okayama, Okayama, Japan1.6 km
- Okayama Orient MuseumMuseum in Okayama, Okayama, Japan1.3 km
- Bitchū Kokubun-jiBouddhist temple in Sōja, Japan12 km
- Bizen City Museum of ArtArt museum in Bizen, Okayama, Japan24 km
- Mount HoshigajōMountain in Japan41 km
- Tsukuriyama KofunKofun in Okayama, Japan14 km
- Okayama Astrophysical ObservatoryObservatory31 km
- Bisei Astronomical ObservatoryMuseum34 km
- Hōfuku-jiBuddhist temple in Okayama prefecture, Japan17 km
- Kasaoka Horseshoe Crab MuseumMuseum in Kasaoka, Okayama, Japan42 km
- Kurashiki Art Sword MuseumMuseum in Japan14 km
- Kurashiki ObservatoryStargazing16 km
- Mount MisaoMountain in Naka-ku, Okayama, Japan3.7 km
- Modern Toy Museum & Music Box HallMuseum in Mimasaka, Okayama, Japan41 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Otakadaiyama, Sakoshi Bay, Suwa Cave, Himesakakanachiana Limestone Cave, Kurogane Yama, Mount Shirahata
- Temples: Sakura Shrine, Buraku-ji Temple, Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine, Kumano Shrine
- Museums and art: Tsuyama Railroad Educational Museum, Ako City Museum of History, Kake Museum of Art, Kurabo Memorial Hall, Kurashiki Museum of Natural History, Okayama Astronomical Museum, Bizen City Yoshinaga Museum of Art, K’s LABO, Kamogawa History and Folklore Museum, Kasaoka City Local Museum, Kibi Kawakami Comic Museum
- History: Kuroshima Kofun
- Diving: DIVERS OKAYAMA
- Stargazing: Kyoto University Okayama Observatory
- Hot springs: 岩盤浴なごみsalasala, Takebe Yahata Hotspring, Yebisunoyu Kawanabe Shop
When to go to Okayama
The best time to visit Okayama is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebBest time10:45
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunPossible14:19
- JulPossible14:07
- AugPossible13:18
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:09
- DecPossible9:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. In April, 46 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Okayama
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Takamatsu72 places38 km
- Himeji18 places73 km
- Tokushima69 places89 km
- Tottori36 places97 km
- Kobe83 places115 km
- Matsue21 places118 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Okayama?
The best known: Okayama Castle, Ohara Museum of Art, Akō Castle, Tsuyama Castle, Bisei Spaceguard Center. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Okayama?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41.
How do you get to Okayama?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 125 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Okayama as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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