Naka Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Naka Ward
Popular places to visit
Yumeji Art Museum
Centered on his iconic pieces, the Yumeji women, one of Japan’s most famous cultural figures started a truly aesthetic movement.
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.
Activities
Japanese udon making and views of the Seto Inland Sea luxury tour
Our pick of the best Naka Ward Hotel Deals
Okayama International Hotel
Reviewed on 22 May 2025
Hotel Watergate Okayama - Adults Only
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
The Celecton Kurashiki Mizushima
The Celecton Takamatsu
Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward
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 Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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, Saijoinari Temple and Kanko Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Okayama South Village and Setonaikai National Park are top sights worth seeing.
- Uno Port
- Benesse House Museum
- Teshima Art Museum
- Okayama University
- Setonaikai National Park
- Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street
- Aeon Mall Okayama
- Okayama Castle
- Naoshima Hall
- Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki
- Great Seto Bridge
- Korakuen Garden
- Muscat Stadium
- Kibitsu Shrine
- Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
- Ohara Museum of Art
- Kanko Stadium
- New Yashima Aquarium