Okayama

Getting Here and Around

The JR Shinkansen will whisk you away from Tokyo to Okayama in 3 hours 17 minutes (¥16,860), or from Matsu, you can reach the city in 2 hours 27 minutes by JR Yakumo Express (¥5,870).

Hop on one of the frequent streetcars plying Momotaro-dori, the main boulevard heading east from the Shinkansen station (¥100) to get around town. To get to the castle, park, and museums ride three stops east and walk southeast. For ¥520 you can buy a combined park-castle admission ticket.

The Shinkansen station makes Okayama an attractive base for visiting the historic charms of Kurashiki—only an 11-minute local JR train hop to the west.

Should you need a map of Okayama or city information, head to the Tourist Information Office on the first floor near the east exit of the JR station.