Why go
- Prefecture capital and Designated city in Chūgoku, Japan.
- Served by Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport (TTJ).
History
Okayama is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The Okayama metropolitan area, centered around the city, has the largest urban employment zone in the Chugoku region of western Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1889. As of February 2023, the city has an estimated population of 700,940 and a population density of 890 people per km2. The total area is 789.95 square kilometres.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, 737-800, 767, 787, 737-700, M90) · 4 routes: Agana*, Sapporo*, Taipei*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Shanghai*, Tokyo
- Air Macau NX (A321) · 1 route: Macau
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- EVA Air BR (M90) · 1 route: Taipei*
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (735) · 1 route: Sapporo
- Japan Transocean Air NU (734) · 1 route: Okinawa
- Korean Air KE (737-900) · 1 route: Seoul
- United Airlines UA (737-700) · 1 route: Agana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 767, A321, 787) · 3 routes: Okinawa*, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China SSS 9C (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Genesis GK (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 737, 737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport (TTJ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OKJ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Agana, Sapporo, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 犬島行き連絡船乗り場, 18 km); routes include 岡山－土庄航路, Teshima(Ieura Port)-Inujima.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Okayama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.