Summary
Join us as we explore the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area in Okayama Prefecture in western Japan. Known for its beautiful white-walled warehouses and scenic views, this area is a hidden gem of Japan.
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a historical tourist attraction located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. A commercial district that flourished from the Edo to Meiji periods, it is characterized by white-walled warehouses and traditional townhouses, and is full of emotion. Willow trees line the Kurashiki River, where visitors can enjoy a tasteful boat ride. There are also many museums and art galleries, including the Ohara Museum of Art, and a wealth of cultural attractions. The beautiful scenery and historical buildings are in harmony, making this area popular among tourists.
Ohara Museum of Art
Located in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, the Ohara Museum of Art is Japan’s first private art museum focusing on Western art, founded in 1930 by industrialist Magosaburo Ohara and home to masterpieces by El Greco, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin and others. Japanese and Asian crafts and contemporary art works are also on display, and the museum is divided into four areas: the Main Building, the Crafts and Oriental Art Gallery, the Annex, and the Torajiro Kojima Memorial Museum. The museum’s harmonious blend of historical buildings attracts many visitors from Japan and abroad.
Ivy Square
Ivy Square is a complex in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, opened in 1974 as a redevelopment of the former Kurashiki Spinning Factory. The distinctive red brick building houses a hotel, restaurants, stores, and an art museum. The facility’s gardens and beautiful landscaping are another attraction, making it a popular place for tourists and locals alike to relax. The sight of ivy covering the walls is particularly impressive, and the area has a unique atmosphere that blends history and modernity.
Achi Shrine
Achi Shrine is an ancient shrine located in the Bikan Historical Quarter of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, with a history dating back some 1,700 years. The main deities are Achishinomi-no-Mikoto, the chief deity, and his descendant Tagori-hime-no-Mikoto. From the shrine grounds, visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of the Kurashiki cityscape. The shrine pavilion was rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1868) and is decorated with magnificent carvings and ornaments. In spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, attracting many worshippers. With many cultural assets, the shrine is a place where history and nature are in harmony.
Neighborhood Gourmet this time
Restaurants around Kurashiki
Oninokuriya Shinsuke
Delicious Japanese sake and fish restaurant
3-21-32 Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Resutoran Hachikengura
Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel 1F Annex, 3-21-19 Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama
Sushi Zen Achi Ten
1-16-6 Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Kuukai Kurashiki Ten
3-22-9 Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Shunsaiwashoku Kamikura
10-2 Honmachi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Kurashiki Shirakabe
3-9-1 Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
sousaku shu sai dai dokoro kushu kushu
2-16-41 Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Sushi Sakaba Fumiichi
101 Kurashiki Central Building, 2-17-1 Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama
DEN
Local production for local consumption x Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)
2-1-15 Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Sushi Sakaba Fumiichi
2-3-12, Achi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Restaurant Kurashiki MAP
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Kurashiki Tourism Web
The official sightseeing site of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. It introduces Kurashiki City’s standard sightseeing spots and model courses, as well as sightseeing information such as gourmet food, souvenirs, and accommodations in sightseeing spots.
West Japan Railway Company
It provides train schedules, route information, and reservation services in multiple languages, covering a wide area of western Japan, with a focus on the Kansai region. The site provides a wealth of information for foreign travelers and is convenient for accessing major cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. This site is an important resource for travelers in western Japan.
Central Japan Railway Company
JR Tokai operates the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Osaka. It offers fast and comfortable travel, and the JR Pass is available for foreign tourists. It is the best way to travel efficiently through the center of Japan.
Japan Transit Planner
It is possible to search nationwide train and air routes (operation times, fares, and travel times) as well as to grasp detailed information such as ticket prices, IC card fares, and express fares in English.
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