Gateway to Okayama and the San'yo region of Japan.
Opened
1961
Location
Okayama, Japan
Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ/RJOB) is the primary commercial airport serving Okayama City and the surrounding San'yo region in western Honshu, Japan. Named after the beloved Japanese folk hero Momotaro, who is closely associated with Okayama Prefecture, the airport handles both domestic and a limited number of international routes.
The airport serves as a convenient access point for travelers visiting Okayama's famous Korakuen Garden, Okayama Castle, and the nearby Setouchi island region. It is operated under the oversight of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Domestic connections include routes to major Japanese hubs such as Tokyo (Haneda) and Sapporo (Shin-Chitose), with international services operating to destinations in China and other parts of East Asia. The airport remains relatively modest in scale compared to major Japanese international hubs.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Okayama Station and the city center primarily by dedicated limousine bus services, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers include All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) for domestic routes, with additional international services operated by airlines such as China Eastern Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›The airport's full name references Momotaro, the 'Peach Boy' of Japanese folklore, a legendary figure said to hail from Okayama.
- ›It is located approximately 15 kilometers east of central Okayama City.
- ›The airport handles around one million passengers per year.
- ›International routes have included services to China, South Korea, and Taiwan at various times.
- ›Okayama Prefecture is known for its mild climate, sometimes called the 'Land of Sunshine' in Japan.
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