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Weather in Okayama. Actual conditions and forecast
Week forecast for temperature, rain and cloudiness
Map of wind conditions for Okayama area
Map of Okayama temperature forecast
1. You can zoom in to Okayama using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Okayama. The map is real-time and interactive.
Rain forecast for Okayama area
1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Okayama for any period within next 10 days.2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Okayama. The map is also real-time and interactive.
Climate in Japan and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Due to the fact that Japan extends from north to south, the climatic conditions on the various islands differ very much from each other. Therefore, a quite harsh climate prevails in Hokkaido. In winter, the air temperature here drops to -20°C. On the other hand, the temperature reaches 30°C in summer. Honshu and Shikoku are dominated by a milder climate due to subtropical latitudes. It is quite warm here during the winter; the air temperature is about 5-7°C during the day. The humidity of the air is very high, in some cases reaching 100 in the warm season.
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Atmosphere of Japan: religion and languages
The religious situation in the Land of the Rising Sun is fairly homogeneous. Most believers consider themselves to be either Buddhists or Shintoists. At the same time, a sufficiently large percentage of Japanese believers can simultaneously classify themselves as belonging to these two religious denominations. According to last year’s census, about 92% of the total population consider themselves to be Buddhists or Shinto. The national religion in Japan has been formed for quite a long period. The ancient Japanese firmly believed in the existence of spirits, in magic, and in the magical properties of totems. Up till now, these mythological things are significant for many. In addition, the Japanese have a rather mystical idea of the world of the ancients. They therefore strive to spiritualize any nonliving force. Only according to the basic principles of Shintoism, does each object have its own soul, including stones and objects. The main spiritual principle for every believer should be the desire for unity with nature. The peculiarity of this religious trend is the absence of any specific distinction between good and evil in their scriptures. … Open
Sights of Okayama - photogallery
Okayama guide chapters
Okayama for children - what to visit
In Okayama, nature lovers are also presented with a wide choice of interesting places to explore. Together with school-age children, it'd be nice to go for a walk in Nishigawa Canal Park. This is one of the most interesting city parks whose visitors can admire beautiful waterfalls, a canal system, interesting monuments, and many huge trees. Without leaving the city, its guests can find themselves surrounded by … Open 
Shopping, streets and outlets
People go to Okayama AEON in search of high-quality clothes and shoes, accessories and toys for children, as well as cosmetics and perfumes. Ladies should pay special attention to the stores offering Japanese cosmetics, which is always attractively priced here. The mall also has some pretty unusual shops like Haremachi Tokku located on the fifth floor. Here you can buy beautiful Japanese-style clothes or choose … Open
Advices for travellers
10. Travelers who are planning to rent a car should remember about left-hand traffic in Japan. Local drivers are careful, but the problem of traffic jams remains relevant. 11. Tipping for restaurant and taxi services are not officially accepted. A small service fee of up to 10% can be included in the bill only in some restaurants operating on the grounds of large hotels. 12. Summers in Okayama are always … Open
Travel guide to Okayama
A wonderful place for walking is the Tottori Square, which is located near the railway station. This square is remarkable for the fact that next to it there are several interesting old buildings of different periods. Here you can also see beautiful symbolic monuments. The monumental clock adorned with an original sculptural composition is of particular interest. A tour of the Old Residence of Samurai of … Open
Traditions and mentality of Okayama
Politeness is another feature of a national character that becomes noticeable from the first days in the city. In shops and other public institutions, sellers and managers will surely smile at the customer and greet him or her with a traditional bow. In the streets and other public places, you won't see people having heated conversations. If you happen to travel by public transport, you can notice that all young … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
It's hardly possible to imagine traditional Japanese cuisine without sushi and sashimi, a huge selection of which is offered in Azumazushi Sansute Restaurant. Here you can try traditional sushi with redfish and shrimp, as well as exclusive sushi with sea urchin caviar. Tourists appreciate the restaurant for affordable prices - even the rarest and finest seafood is attractively priced here. Ippudo Restaurant … Open
