Places+to+Stay

=**We recommend the following places to stay when you visit sunny Okayama:**=

**Business Hotels**
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Toyoko Inn (3 locations) from 5400 yen (Special prices for after midnight walk-in bookings) One of the most common hotel chains in Japan. Always clean. Free, simple, breakfast buffet. Easy to deal with staff, can understand English.

Riverside Hotel (No English Website) 2,300 - 4,000 yen Rooms and capsules both available. Capsules are cheaper, but only an option for men.

Universal Hotels (5 locations - No English Website) 3,400 - up to about 5,000 yen Capsules, singles, twins, and group rooms available. A group with 5 hotels in downtown Okayama, some with free breakfast and dinner. Excellent specials.

Comfort Inn 6,000 yen and up A familiar, western chain.

Mitsui Garden Hotel 7,800 - 11,500 yen Very close to Okayama station, this is a higher-end, Japanese style business hotel suitable for visiting family or those who want a nicer option than a Toyoko. Great Japanese style bath on the top floor.

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**Capsule Hotels**
Capsule hotels are a cheaper, leaner option to a typical hotel. Instead of a room you get a locker, a robe, and a bed just big enough to slide into and sleep. A good cheap option, or for the adventurous. Women usually are not allowed, or have a separate area.

Riverside Hotell (No English Website) 2,300 - 4,000 yen Capsules and rooms both available. capsules are cheaper, but only available to men.

Hollywood Capsule Hotel and Sauna (No English Website) 3,675 yen Capsules for men only, directly across from the station. Cheaper option is free time, gives you access to the baths, and communal lounge for sleeping on a reclining chair.

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**Ryokans**
Ryokans are Japanese style inns and hotels, usually providing group rooms, or rooms with futons instead of western beds. Often times meals are, or can be provided. Most do not have English-speaking staff or websites.

Saiwai Sou (No English Website) 3,600 - 4,200 yen (more with meals) Technically named "business hotel Saiwai Sou", this made our ryokan list for the 3 to 8 people group rooms and meal options.

Midori Sou (No website) 2,500 yen and up A very cheap, very basic Japanese style inn. Similar to a hostel and good for small groups. If you search this via Google, it displays an incorrect website. This ryokan has no website, but the link at right will give you the location and phone number.

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**Internet Cafes**
Net cafes are a cheap and rough option for those who just need a place to crash. Many require a first time visitor to purchase a membership card (~1000 yen). No reservations are required, and internet and showers are included. If your Japanese is good, you can check this all-inclusive website for Okayama: Cafeman. Shown below are the major chains and options.

Comic Buster 300 yen registration (one time only) 3 hours - 980 yen 6 hours - 1,580 yen 10 hours - 2,180 yen

Ekimae Cafe 3 hours - 977 yen 6 hours - 1,577 yen 10 hours - 1,977 yen

Media Cafe Popeye There is a signup charge, and weekends and public holidays are 100 yen more. 6 hours - 1,280 yen 10 hours - 1,980 yen It's a bit farther from the station which can be a pain if the trams aren't running but is often less full than the others.

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- International Villa - San-chan's - The Cottage (managed by the owners of the Moo Bar)