Title: Visit Kita Ward: 2026 Kita Ward, Okayama Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Kita Ward

## Okayama

![Kita Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/0732b963-e2df-4111-b994-b2970ece322e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kita Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/89449acb-cd10-4c55-afa7-3eadcff1248b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Kita Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384331/2e14d440-914e-493c-8c19-708289f2600a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Kita Ward

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Okayama Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Okayama.dx2660)

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### Popular places to visit

![Okayama University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222718/94898ecf-5bda-4817-b9c7-02f1b7ff418a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Okayama University

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

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-University-Kita-Ward.d6222718.Vacation-Attraction)

![Okayama Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103934/1195fdbe-2c20-4777-b311-93fe384bdee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.”

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Castle-Kita-Ward.d6103934.Vacation-Attraction)

![Korakuen Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103928/1d09f7a7-0bb2-4e9a-8c59-317c04f52f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Korakuen-Garden-Kita-Ward.d6103928.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aeon Mall Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633928350878/8b9d1a01-d312-48e7-9af7-8ea98e424b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Aeon-Mall-Okayama-Kita-Ward.d553248633928350878.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kibitsu Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222959/f8a89039-c1d1-4ca6-90cf-d5cba02f7ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kibitsu Shrine

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

[](https://expedia.com/Kibitsu-Shrine-Kita-Ward.d6222959.Vacation-Attraction)

![Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222951/45782a04-4433-4214-9dff-fc73f1dc695f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Prefectural-Museum-Of-Art-Kita-Ward.d6222951.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

$4

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)

![1 Day Okayama Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090268/5eccad89-9e74-47c7-994c-a808adbcbcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 1 Day Okayama Guided Walking Tour

$144

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-okayama-guided-walking-tour.a50090268.activity-details)

![Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46617225/52443c8f-cf6c-4caf-991a-818038055b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Japanese Tea Ceremony Private Experience

$57

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/japanese-tea-ceremony-private-experience.a46617225.activity-details)

![Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1162061/a3751654-6d89-4595-a06d-1221457abff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

$69

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kurashiki-rickshaw-tour.a1162061.activity-details)

![Sashiko Denim Workshop in Kurashiki](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50951974/678024d2-51fc-47ce-bcb6-6fac53595edd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mindful Sashiko Stitching on Kojima Denim in Historic Kurashiki

$60

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mindful-sashiko-stitching-on-kojima-denim-in-historic-kurashiki.a50951974.activity-details)

![The process of forging iron.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50793148/1d306d22-2795-40e4-a818-ab563a886455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Experience the Japanese Sword Making Process with a Swordsmith

$75

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-the-japanese-sword-making-process-with-a-swordsmith.a50793148.activity-details)

[See all activities in Okayama](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Kita Ward Hotel Deals

![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1936900/1936841/8486e643_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

1-1-1, Ekimaecho Okayama Okayama-ken

$55 nightly

$61 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Breakfast was nice

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F27%2F2026&endDate=4%2F28%2F2026&selected=1936841&PinnedHotelID=1936841&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976384331)

![ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1330200/1330172/210a6fcd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG

15-1 Ekimoto-machi, Kita-ku Okayama Okayama

$77 nightly

$84 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Lovely hotel with excellent service. Front desk reception was warm and welcoming. The staff went out of the way to help us resolve some problems we had with car rental, as we spoke no Japanese. The hotel itself is centrally located near the train station and big shopping malls.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F27%2F2026&endDate=4%2F28%2F2026&selected=1330172&PinnedHotelID=1330172&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976384331)

![The OneFive Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57870000/57868100/57868032/44847fa4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The OneFive Okayama

1-1-13 Marunouchi Okayama Okayama

$29 nightly

$32 total

Apr 23 - Apr 24

Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

The room was spacious but the carpet seemed a bit dirty. There was an iron shaped burned on it (which I found kinda funny) The heater/air conditioning was not available for guests which was not too bad since it’s not too hot yet but I woke up at night because I was sweating and the only solution ...

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F23%2F2026&endDate=4%2F24%2F2026&selected=57868032&PinnedHotelID=57868032&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976384331)

![Okayama Koraku Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2560000/2556900/2556867/5946a575_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Okayama Koraku Hotel

5-1 Heiwacho, Kita-ku Okayama Okayama-ken

$58 nightly

$64 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

This hotel is at a perfect location for accessing public transportation and seeing the sites. For westerners, the breakfast leaves a little to be desired.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=2556867&PinnedHotelID=2556867&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976384331)

![Hotel Abest Grande Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134900/25134859/63187991_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Abest Grande Okayama

1-8-5 Ekimae-cho Kita-ku Okayama Okayama

$56 nightly

$61 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)

I had a wonderful stay Clean rooms, great staff, quiet. drink in the lobby and lovely and equipped hot tub. Location was great - highly recommended

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=25134859&PinnedHotelID=25134859&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976384331)

![Ekimae Universalhotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101924300/101924231/89379589_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ekimae Universalhotel

Kitaku Saiwaicho 9-6 Okayama Okayama

$38 nightly

$42 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Stay at this hotel in Okayama. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Aeon Mall Okayama and Momotaro ...

7.4/10 Good! (539 reviews)

殆ど良かったです。コスパの面では文句無し。スタップも親切。ただしお風呂のロッカーはレニューアルが必要かなと思います。

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighborhoods around Kita Ward

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Nakasange

 While there might not be top attractions in Nakasange, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Okayama Castle. 

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Nakasange.dx952333463541936128)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Omotecho

 If you're spending some time in Omotecho, Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Sunny Country Okayama-kan are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Omotecho.dx952332179875201024)

![Long exposure of Okayama Caste in Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222115/f3d05a57-e801-4de7-9376-920a071fa679.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Naka Ward

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

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Naka-Ward.dx553248635991222115)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Aminohama

 Aminohama might not have many top sights, but Okayama Performing Arts Theatre and Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Aminohama.dx3000730046)

![Shima-Jaya Teahouse at Koraku-en garden in Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222213/8dd28378-952e-4249-ba53-f35bbd65acf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Higashi Ward

 Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Bizen Osafune Knife Museum while you're exploring Higashi Ward and the larger area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Higashi-Ward.dx553248635991222213)

![Okayama castle is the famous castle in Okayama city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991222214/fc5bed55-4dbf-4e7e-b5cf-d34891de5f2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Minami Ward

 If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Okayama South Village and Setonaikai National Park are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Minami-Ward.dx553248635991222214)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Okayama.dx2660.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods)

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