The traditional streets of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter feature white walled warehouses, grid pattern walls, Namako-kabe, and rows of weeping trees, creating a beautiful and charming townscape. This harmonious and historic scenery is very popular with tourists.
This interesting area is home to the first private Western art museum in Japan, the Ohara Museum of Art. And you won’t want to miss the nearby beautiful tourism complex, Kurashiki Ivy Square, a reproduction of factory facilities from the Meiji period.
Also, you can browse through an array of fashionable shops that offer Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim, the city’s new brand. For a rest, there are several lovely cafes renovated from traditional townhouses.
For the adventurous, you can explore the town from a small traditional boat or rickshaw!
Highlights
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Historic and harmonious townscape.
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Many cultural properties like the Ohara Museum of Art and Kurashiki Ivy Square.
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Fashionable shops with new Kurashiki brands.
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Boat tours along the river, rickshaw rides, and Kimono rentals.
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Night lights give the neighborhood a calm and special presence.