Naka Ward Travel Guide
Okayama
Popular places to visit
Yumeji Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Yumeji Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Okayama University
Explore the campus of Okayama University as part of your travels around Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Okayama Castle
Learn about the local history of Okayama when you spend time at Okayama Castle. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Aeon Mall Okayama
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Aeon Mall Okayama during your visit to Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Korakuen Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Korakuen Garden, a lovely green space in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Kibitsu Shrine
You can find out about the history of Okayama with a stop at Kibitsu Shrine. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Top hotels in Naka Ward
Okayama Plaza Hotel
Needs a bar Even if its just a fridge and tables area. The reception area is huge so enough room for it Also while hotel seemed quite empty there was a lot of noise from other guests. Im guessing they could have spaced us out more to avoid this
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Watergate Okayama - Adults Only
Spacious and very detailed and mindful of what one will need when overnight in a hotel. However, breakfast quality can be further improved. Only downside of the entire experience although it was delivered right on time as requested.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki
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
Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel
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
Hotel Granvia Okayama
The room was a bit dated, but clean and well appointed. The front desk staff was helpful whenever we had questions and we enjoyed the pianist in the lobby.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward
Omotecho
While visiting Omotecho, you might make a stop by sights like Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Sunny Country Okayama-kan.
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.
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.
