Kurashiki City

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Kurashiki City is a city where history and modern culture intersect, housing the "Bikan Historical Quarter," which retains Edo-period atmosphere, and "Kojima," Japan's largest jeans production area. It is full of spots for intellectual strolls, such as the beautiful scenery of white-walled storehouses along the canal and the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first private museum centered on Western art. Furthermore, for travelers seeking superb views overlooking the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, fresh seafood, and high-quality "Made in Japan" denim, it is one of the most attractive destinations in Okayama Prefecture.

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Address: 2-6-1 Chuo, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
Website: https://www.kurashiki-tabi.jp/
Operator: Kurashiki Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kurashiki City Spots List

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kojima, Kurashiki City
Bitchu Area
Livemax Seto Ohashi Beach Resort
Kurashiki Seaside Hotel
Ohara Museum of Art

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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The greatest highlight of Okayama sightseeing, this is a historical streetscape that flourished as a land under direct shogunate control (Tenryo) during the Edo period. White-walled storehouses and willow trees continue along the Kurashiki River, and you can enjoy mystical illuminated landscapes at night. Fashionable cafes and general stores renovated from old buildings line the streets, where tradition and modern perfectly harmonize. Spending time looking at the town from the water on the hand-prowed "Kurashiki River Boat Ride" is a special moment that makes you forget daily life. It is a place where Japanese aesthetics are condensed, yearned for by...

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Kojima, Kurashiki City

Located at the foot of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, Kojima is a sacred place where fashionistas from all over the world gather as the "Birthplace of Domestic Jeans." In the "Kojima Jeans Street" spreading through the old town, high-quality denim shops reflecting craftsman commitment line the streets, where you can experience world-class dyeing and processing techniques. On the other hand, beautiful marine landscapes are also an attraction, such as "Mt. Washuzan," which offers a panoramic view of the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, and "Shimotsui," which retains remnants of a former fishing town. It is a very energetic...

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Bitchu Area

The Bitchu area, located in western Okayama Prefecture, is full of historical spots that tickle the sense of adventure, such as "Bitchu Matsuyama Castle," the existing castle keep in the highest location in Japan, and "Fukiya Furusato Village" with its beautiful red streetscape. Also, unique Japanese culture and craftsmanship such as traditional "Bitchu Kagura" and high-quality "Ibara Denim" still remain strongly. This area, where a rich natural environment fuses with a heavy history continuing from the samurai era, becomes a stage for travel full of surprise and emotion for travelers who want to delve deep into the true charm of...

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Livemax Seto Ohashi Beach Resort

An ocean-view resort hotel in an excellent location looking out at the Seto Ohashi Bridge up close. A calm Seto Inland Sea beach spreads out right in front, allowing you to easily enjoy swimming and marine leisure in summer. All rooms offer a view of the sea, and at night, you can spend a luxurious time while gazing at the mystical figure of the illuminated Seto Ohashi Bridge. It is an ideal accommodation spot for travelers who want to forget the bustle of the city and relax at a beautiful Japanese seaside.

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Kurashiki Seaside Hotel

A unique hotel where you can enjoy both the dynamic industrial night view of the Mizushima Complex and the quiet Seto Inland Sea. It has a vast lawn garden where you can enjoy BBQs and strolls in an open space. Also, because it is adjacent to a shipyard, seeing the powerful sight of huge ships being built up close is a unique experience here. With good access to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, it is chosen by active travelers who want to enjoy both Japan's industrial beauty and sightseeing at the same time.

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Ohara Museum of Art

Located within the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, this is the first private museum in Japan centered on Western art. The main building, reminiscent of a Greek temple, houses masterpieces by world masters such as El Greco's "The Annunciation" and Claude Monet's "Water Lilies." The collection, gathered by businessman Magosaburo Ohara through his support of artist Torajiro Kojima, is of extremely high quality, providing an exceptionally luxurious and intellectual experience of touching world-class art within beautiful old Japanese streets.

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