Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
The beautiful white-walled city scape radiates historical romance and art.
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter preserves the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture for the present day, with its rows of willow trees gently swaying in the wind, and the beautiful contrast between the white walls and the black-and-white namako walls casting their shadows onto the Kurashiki River below. Fashionable shops stocking Kurashiki brands, such as "Kurashiki Hanpu" (Kurashiki-produced canvas), and cafes made from remodeled townhouses are lined up together. Many cultural facilities have gathered here, including the "Ohara Museum of Art," which has a collection of world-famous paintings.
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter preserves the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture for the present day, with its rows of willow trees gently swaying in the wind, and the beautiful contrast between the white walls and the black-and-white namako walls casting their shadows onto the Kurashiki River below. Fashionable shops stocking Kurashiki brands, such as "Kurashiki Hanpu" (Kurashiki-produced canvas), and cafes made from remodeled townhouses are lined up together. Many cultural facilities have gathered here, including the "Ohara Museum of Art," which has a collection of world-famous paintings.
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More Information about Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Street address
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1-4-8 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama
(Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office)
Access
Route1
- About 15 minutes by foot from Kurashiki Station (JR Sanyo Line)
Route2
- From Kojima Station on the JR Seto-Ohashi Line, take a bus on the Shimoden Amaki Line toward Kurashiki Station (around 40 min) and get off at "Kurashiki Funaguracho." Then a 10 min. walk.
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
- At the Heartland Kurashiki event held every year during Golden Week (around the 1st week of May), the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is the setting for music and an aquatic parade featuring the Bride of Seto, the Wisteria Maiden, and Princess Kaguya. There is also a stage and many other events held during the event.

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Kojima Jeans Street
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Kasaoka Islands
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Raikyu-ji Garden
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Mt. Washuzan Observatory (Great Seto Bridge)
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Miyashita Sake Brewery
Craft brewery Doppo Kan -
Yubara Onsen
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Koyagawa Bikan Historical Quarter
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Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
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Fukiya Furusato Village
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Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
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Momotaro Karakuri Museum
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Bizen Yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan
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Kibiji Cycling Course
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
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Okayama Momotaro Airport
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Traditional Boat Tour of Kurashiki Canal
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Ohashi House
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Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle
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Betty Smith Jeans Museum & Village
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Asahi River Sakura Road
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Walking in Okayama City (Okayama Gourmet Hopping)
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Ohara Museum of Art
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Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)