Okayama Living Snapshot
Blessed with a sunny climate on the Seto Inland Sea, Okayama offers the elegant Korakuen garden, the canal town of Kurashiki, and a convenient, central location with low costs.
Average monthly living expenses in the Chugoku region are estimated at around ¥84,000 (excluding study costs), compared with a national average of ¥105,000. Rent averages about ¥26,000 versus ¥41,000 nationally.
Tuition Snapshot
Based on the long-term courses listed on our site, tuition is typically around ¥1,203,000, with many schools falling between ¥1,058,875 and ¥1,353,625.
Okayama is home to Korakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens, beside its historic castle. Beauty and history are part of the everyday cityscape.
The Kurashiki Bikan district, with its willow-lined canal and old storehouses, is one of Japan's most picturesque townscapes. It's a charming place to live and explore.
Known as the “Land of Sunshine,” Okayama enjoys mild weather and sits on the main shinkansen line. Students get pleasant living and excellent connections.
Famous for peaches and grapes and fresh Seto Inland Sea seafood, Okayama has a rich food culture. Quality local food is affordable and everyday.