Minami Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Okayama University

Okayama University

4/5(1 review)

A dynamically modern university, resolutely open to the whole world, occupies a set of campus buildings scattered near Okayama’s downtown.

Okayama University
Aeon Mall Okayama

Aeon Mall Okayama

4/5(5 reviews)

One of Western Japan’s biggest shopping malls has more than 300 shops, restaurants and more, just a few steps from the train station.

Aeon Mall Okayama
Okayama Castle

Okayama Castle

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Try on a kimono or attempt to sculpt some Bizen pottery while you tour an accurate reconstruction of Kyushu’s famous “crow castle.”

Okayama Castle
Korakuen Garden

Korakuen Garden

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Tradition and innovation mingle in a remarkable riverside landscaped space, founded in the 17th century and considered one of Japan’s best gardens.

Korakuen Garden
Kibitsu Shrine

Kibitsu Shrine

5/5(1 review)

Kibitsu-zukuri style architecture has an excellent example in is this sprawling temple complex considered the origin of the Momotaro story.

Kibitsu Shrine
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

Some of the city’s and region’s most influential artists, going far back into history, provide a sense of Okayama through artists’ eyes.

Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art

Activities

淀川テクニック「宇野のチヌ」 Photo:Osamu Nakamura

Kobe to Setouchi Triennale Art Festival Day Tour

AU$383
per adult
Kobe to Setouchi Triennale Art Festival Day Tour
淀川テクニック「宇野のチヌ」 Photo:Osamu Nakamura

Luxury Day Tour from Himeji to Setouchi Triennale Art Festival

AU$383
per adult
Luxury Day Tour from Himeji to Setouchi Triennale Art Festival
Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

AU$90
per adult
Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience
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Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

3.5 out of 5
1-1-1, Ekimaecho, Okayama, Okayama-ken
The price is AU$134 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$134
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Location was great as it was connected to the undergroumd pathways to sunway etcs amd 5th floor to BIC Camera store which was awesome!"

Reviewed on 5 July 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

4 out of 5
1-7 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama
The price is AU$121 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$121
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"The staff is mostly friendly. Only one man at reception was rude when I asked him for my checkout time. He told me that because I had made the reservation through this app, I wouldn't be able to receive any benefits, even though I have a hotel membership."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki

Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki

3 out of 5
2-6-7 Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama
The price is AU$135 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$135
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (686 reviews)
"Easy location for train station, traditional canal area and restaurants"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki
Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki

Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki

3 out of 5
2-4-6, Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama-ken
The price is AU$67 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$67
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"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

Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki
Comfort Hotel Takamatsu

Comfort Hotel Takamatsu

3 out of 5
2-10 Nakajincho, Takamatsu, Kagawa
The price is AU$142 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$142
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Takamatsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Comfort Hotel Takamatsu
Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel

Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel

3 out of 5
Chuo 2-1-15, Kurashiki, Okayama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$67 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$67
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kurashiki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kurashiki Story Museum and Ohashi ...
7.2/10 Good! (282 reviews)
"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

Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward

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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.

Aminohama
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Omotecho

While visiting Omotecho, you might make a stop by sights like Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Sunny Country Okayama-kan.

Omotecho
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Nakasange

Nakasange might not have many top sights, but Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art and Okayama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nakasange
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Naka Ward

If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Yumeji Art Museum and Parade Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.

Naka Ward
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Higashi Ward

Check out nearby sights like Bizen Osafune Knife Museum while you're spending some time in Higashi Ward and the surrounding area.

Higashi Ward
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Kita Ward

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Kanko Stadium and Kibitsu Shrine are top sights worth seeing.

Kita Ward

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