Omotecho Travel Guide
Okayama
Popular places to visit
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.
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
Top hotels in Omotecho
Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex
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 Universal Hotel Annex
The free dinner and breakfast were a pleasant surprise. Staff were helpful with figuring out ac.
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only
Stayed two nights and it was perfect for me. The breakfast wasn't anything special, and the hotel itself is showing some wear and tear, but the room was clean and comfy and just what you'd expect from this kind of hotel.
Reviewed on 28 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
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.
