Hiroyuki Hara, the famous Hara family that lived in Kurashiki for 400 years (Edo period), represents a deeper history of Kurashiki with an interpreter. Speaking of the origin and history of Kurashiki, we will visit places in the ... More

Create a poetic “Sakura Light” lantern that projects cherry blossom patterns onto the floor — a signature Rakkō (falling light) design found only in Kurashiki. Experience Japanese craftsmanship inside Saikan, a 100-year-old... More

Together with a guide, explore the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which retains its appearance from 400 years ago, while unraveling its history and culture. Then, cycle upstream along the Kurashiki River towards the Sakazu Re... More

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kurashiki! The main attraction in Kurashiki is its atmospheric Bikan quarter, an area of histor... More

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area ; "Even just an alley looks pretty" This area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the prefecture and is lined with specialty shops, including canvas, jean, and Japanese sake shops and... More

The viewing room of Kurashiki Observatory, the first private observatory built in Japan, is available for one hour. A small bottle of beer and snacks will be provided. Why not spend a wonderful time lying on a reclining chair and ... More

Let's try to deepen your understanding of the Japanese people's love of nature and the culture ikebana experience!! Firstly, the interpreter will explain the history and spirit of ikebana at a flower store that has been loved by ... More

Discover Kurashiki the traditional way: on a rickshaw. As a shogunate crown colony in the Edo period (1603~1868), Kurashiki enjoyed prosperity by storing goods and products from all over Japan. Alongside the canals are white-wall ... More

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kurashiki! The main attraction in Kurashiki is its atmospheric Bikan quarter, an area of hi... More

Why don't you make your one and only Temari in the world? She usually runs a glasses shop, but for everyone's benefit, Grandma Yasue will teach you how to make them for those who come to Kurashiki! Temari has long been a favorit... More

A qualified tea master will hold a full-fledged tea ceremony in a traditional tea room. You can listen to the etiquette of the tea ceremony and how to use the utensils while enjoying the matcha that is made in front of you and the... More

• Sample some of Morita Sake Brewery's original sake and enjoy the varying aromas and tastes of each drink. • After the brewery tour, you will receive either a small bottle of collaboration sake from Kurashiki Ivy Square Hote... More

In the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, immerse yourself in the art of sashiko stitching with high-quality denim from Kojima. This workshop offers the chance to craft your own unique sashiko cloth, using hand-dyed t... More

This is the only tour that allows you to visit the Kurashiki Museum of Folk Craft with a folk craft expert and a nationally-licensed guide! (As of September 2023) By touring the Kurashiki Museum of Folk Craft with a folk art expe... More

"Karaku" – A Premier Peach Orchard in Asahara, Kurashiki, Okayama Located in Asahara, Kurashiki—one of Okayama’s top peach-producing areas—Karaku offers peaches fully ripened on the tree and processed using a unique “Wat... More

Experience a tea ceremony in a space curated with only the finest selections by the current owner of a 150-year-old kimono shop. This is more than just an experience—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the tea culture ... More

This select tea shop in Kurashiki offers single-origin teas carefully selected from the farm as well as blended teas that create a deep flavor.We are trying to reinterpret the charm of Japanese tea in a modern way and deliver it t... More

• Enjoy a unique Kurashiki indigo dyeing experience with a view of the Seto Ohashi Bridge over the calm sea! • Access to Mt. Washu can be tricky without a car, but free round-trip transportation is provided by for your conveni... More

Enjoy the history and scenic beauty of Kurashiki on a leisurely 3.5 hours cycling tour with the British-made Brompton bike. Guided in English, this tour takes you to hidden gems known only to locals, such as the picturesque Bikan ... More

Kurashiki Private Food Tour – Izakayas & Bikan District Join a private food tour around Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical District, visiting local izakayas and restaurants. Before the tour, you’ll receive a short questionnaire s... More