Minami Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minami Ward
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.
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.
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.
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
(Family Recommended!) Private Fukuoka Tour by Local Tour Guide
World Heritage Himeji Castle and Kurashiki guided luxury tour
Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025
The Celecton Takamatsu
Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN OKAYAMA
Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025
Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
Hotel Granvia Okayama
Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025
The OneFive Okayama
Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
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.
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.
Naka Ward
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Parade Hill Park and Busshin-ji Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Higashi Ward
If you're spending some time in Higashi Ward, Saidaijikannon-in Temple and Ani Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Hokai-in Temple and Kanko Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- Okayama South Village
- Uno Port
- Benesse House Museum
- Okayama University
- Teshima Art Museum
- Setonaikai National Park
- Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street
- Aeon Mall Okayama
- Okayama Castle
- Great Seto Bridge
- Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki
- Naoshima Hall
- Ritsurin Garden
- Korakuen Garden
- Muscat Stadium
- Kibitsu Shrine
- Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
- Ohara Museum of Art
- Kanko Stadium