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.

NAVITIME

Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-08-02
- Kurashiki
  
  10:00
- Boating on the Kurashiki River
  
  10:45
- Yuurin-an Guesthouse & Café
  
  11:30
- Ohara Museum of Art
  
  12:49
- Kurashiki Denim Street
  
  13:45
- Kurashiki Momoko
  
  15:00
- Nyochiku-do
  
  15:46
- Hayashi Genjuro Shoten Kurashiki Design Market
  
  17:02
- Mingei-chaya Shinsui
  
  18:30

Based on the introduced itinerary, you can create your original itinerary. In addition, simply add the place you want to go and display the route and time schedule automatically, your itinerary will be completed in no time!

Create your itinerary from this itinerary

DAY1

- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Pref
  
  Kimono Experience: 8 of the Best Destinations in Japan
  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
  - Kurashiki
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  12min
- 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.
  
  Address
  - Boating on the Kurashiki River
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  1min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Honmachi 2-15
  - Yuurin-an Guesthouse & Café
  - Yuurin-an Guesthouse & Café
  - Yuurin-an Guesthouse & Café
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  2min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Chuou 1-1-15
  
  Kurashiki Overview
  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
  - Ohara Museum of Art
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  3min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Kurashiki-shi Chuo 1-10-11
  
  What to Eat in Kojima Area in Kurashiki
  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
  - Kurashiki Denim Street
  - Kurashiki Denim Street
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  2min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Honmachi 4-1
  - Kurashiki Momoko
  - Kurashiki Momoko
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  4min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Honmachi 14-5
  - Nyochiku-do
  - Nyochiku-do
  - Nyochiku-do
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  6min
- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Okayama Kurashiki-shi Achi 2-23-10
  - Hayashi Genjuro Shoten Kurashiki Design Market
  - Hayashi Genjuro Shoten Kurashiki Design Market
  - Hayashi Genjuro Shoten Kurashiki Design Market
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  3min
- 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.
  
  Address
  - Mingei-chaya Shinsui
  - Mingei-chaya Shinsui
  - Mingei-chaya Shinsui
- FINISH
  
  19:00