Walking trip to touch on Kurashiki culture
The plan explores the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarters, which are not be missed when sightseeing in Okayama. Visitors feel like they've slipped back in time as they walk around the attractive townscape, filled with unique architectural styles like white-walled houses and namako kabe walls (walls of slate with a white grid pattern) that have stood since the Edo period. A great place to explore and visit places offering unique Kurashiki taste and culture.
- DAY1
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- 2018-08-02
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- Kurashiki
- 10:00
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- Boating on the Kurashiki River
- 10:45
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- Yuurin-an Guesthouse & Café
- 11:30
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- Ohara Museum of Art
- 12:49
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- Kurashiki Denim Street
- 13:45
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- Kurashiki Momoko
- 15:00
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- Nyochiku-do
- 15:46
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- Hayashi Genjuro Shoten Kurashiki Design Market
- 17:02
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- Mingei-chaya Shinsui
- 18:30
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- Kurashiki
- 10:00
- 30min
- Station
- Your first destination is the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is about 15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station’s south exit.
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- Address
- Okayama Pref
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 12min
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- Boating on the Kurashiki River
- 10:45
- 30min
- Kurashiki River flows through the center of the historical quarter. From the pleasure boats, there is an enchanting view of the district’s white-walled streets. Boat tickets can be purchased at the Kurashiki Tourist Information Center on the same day.
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 1min
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- Yuurin-an Guesthouse & Café
- 11:30
- 60min
- Cafe
- Yuurin-an serve cute pudding-based desserts, as well as tamago-kake gohan, or egg on rice, which is made from the best Okayama ingredients.
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- Address
- Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Honmachi 2-15
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 2min
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- Ohara Museum of Art
- 12:49
- 45min
- Art Museum
- Next, head to Japan’s oldest museum dedicated to Western art. The building, which dates back to 1930 and resembles a Greek temple from the outside, is an attraction in itself.
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- Address
- Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Chuou 1-1-15
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 3min
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- Kurashiki Denim Street
- 13:45
- 30min
- Other Fast Food
- Here you’ll find an abundance of items made from Kurashiki denim, which originated in the city’s Kojima district. There’s even blue-colored denim ice cream and denim man, a type of savory bun.
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- Address
- Okayama Kurashiki-shi Chuo 1-10-11
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 2min
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- Kurashiki Momoko
- 15:00
- 30min
- Cafe
- There’s no more elegant place to stop for dessert than this café. Try the parfait with seasonal fruit. The puddings and jellies made from white peaches are excellent souvenirs.
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- Address
- Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Honmachi 4-1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 4min
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- Nyochiku-do
- 15:46
- 30min
- Construction / Building / Facilities / Housing
- This masking tape specialty shop boasts the largest selection of such tape in Japan. The store also offers a hands-on experience, allowing you to decorate hand fans and paper bags with your favorite tape designs. Don't miss this shop showcasing specialty masking tape that can only be found in Kurashiki.
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- Address
- Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Honmachi 14-5
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 6min
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- Hayashi Genjuro Shoten Kurashiki Design Market
- 17:02
- 28min
- Complex Facility / Commercial Facility
- If you want to check out the Kurashiki of today, head to this eight-store shopping complex, which sells clothing, food and interior goods. There’s the excitement of treasure hunting as you flit from one store to the next.
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- Okayama Kurashiki-shi Achi 2-23-10
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 3min
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- Mingei-chaya Shinsui
- 18:30
- 30min
- The sound of jazz flows through this well-liked eatery. Try the sesame tofu, which is exquisite and very popular with regular customers. If you want a bit of banter with the staff, then grab a seat at the counter. The manager of the place is always very entertaining.
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- FINISH
- 19:00
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- DAY1
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