Title: Visit Minami Ward: Best of Minami Ward, Okayama Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Minami Ward](https://expedia.ca/Minami-Ward-Okayama-Hotels.0-n553248635991222214-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Okayama](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Okayama](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Minami Ward Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Minami-Ward.d553248635991222214.Car-Rental-Guide)[Minami Ward Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Minami-Ward.d553248635991222214.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Minami Ward ## Okayama ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Minami Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Okayama travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Okayama.dx2660) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Okayama University featuring street scenes, a garden and cycling](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.ca/Okayama-University-Kita-Ward.d6222718.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aeon Mall Okayama featuring a city, night scenes and signage](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.ca/Aeon-Mall-Okayama-Kita-Ward.d553248633928350878.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.ca/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.ca/Korakuen-Garden-Kita-Ward.d6103928.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.ca/Kibitsu-Shrine-Kita-Ward.d6222959.Vacation-Attraction) ![Saijoinari Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770299/61679b0a-f4de-44a5-9156-b073175a34e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saijoinari Temple After visiting Saijoinari Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Saijoinari-Temple-Kita-Ward.d553248621532770299.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![(Family Recommended!) 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Private Fukuoka Tour by Local Tour Guide CA $139 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/family-recommended-private-fukuoka-tour-by-local-tour-guide.a48849255.activity-details) ![This is an activity that allows you to get closer to two traditional Japanese cultures that are difficult to experience these days.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51295143/ed47df9c-e1a2-433a-8ee5-dfa912703838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sword smithing and Okayama Sushi making Experience CA $131 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sword-smithing-and-okayama-sushi-making-experience.a51295143.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 CA $200 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/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 CA $79 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/japanese-tea-ceremony-private-experience.a46617225.activity-details) ![(Family Recommended!) Private Fukuoka Tour by Local Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48849255/e233f0cc-bbd6-4349-a8d3-fbf6fc034b6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fukuoka Group/Private Tour by Local Professionals! CA $58 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/fukuoka-groupprivate-tour-by-local-professionals.a48849255.activity-details) ![This is an activity that allows you to get closer to two traditional Japanese cultures that are difficult to experience these days.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51295143/ed47df9c-e1a2-433a-8ee5-dfa912703838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sword smithing and Okayama Sushi making Experience CA $132 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sword-smithing-and-okayama-sushi-making-experience.a51295143.activity-details) [See all activities in Okayama](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Okayama.d2660.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Minami Ward Hotel Deals ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1936900/1936841/ce6c7c50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae 1-1-1, Ekimaecho Okayama Okayama-ken CA $76 CA $84 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (1,009 reviews) The in-house laundry facility is convenient. The room looks outdated: the steps into the bathroom can be risky for older people. The bathtub is too deep and has no grab bars. The staff can be quite unhelpful. We asked for a room change to a room with a shower outside of the tub. We were charged extra ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1936841&PinnedHotelID=1936841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222214) ![Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101924900/101924815/5635024a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kurashiki Ekimae Universalhotel Chuo 2-1-15 Kurashiki Okayama CA $50 CA $56 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (415 reviews) Location difficult to find in rain as no sign visible from main road Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=101924815&PinnedHotelID=101924815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222214) ![The OneFive Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57870000/57868100/57868032/7b693a6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The OneFive Okayama 1-1-13 Marunouchi Okayama Okayama CA $29 CA $31 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 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! 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