JGA (JAPAN GUIDE AGENCY)
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 historic buildings along an old willow-edged canal, laneways lined with old wooden houses and shops, and perfectly preserved Edo period mills. Visiting Kurashiki Bikan is like taking a step back in time! Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!
Highlights
Explore Kurashiki in 6 hours!
Choose 3-4 sites from the list to customize your own itinerary!
Guided by english speaking guide!
Duration
6 hours
Offered in
English
What is included
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from the list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kurashiki
What is not included
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Explore Kurashiki in just 6 hours! Choose 3 to 4 sites from the list to customize your own itinerary, and make the most of your time in this picturesque area. Whether you're interested in exploring traditional architecture, scenic canals, or unique local shops, you can create a route that fits your interests and pace. Tailor your experience to ensure a fulfilling and memorable day, discovering the best that this beautiful location has to offer.
You can choose 3-4 sites from the list below!
Canals were built to allow boats and barges to navigate between the city's storehouses and the nearby port. A central section of the city's former canal system has been preserved in the Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区, Kurashiki Bikan Chiku). The weeping willow trees that line the canal and the stone bridges that cross over the water make for a picturesque scene.
The Ohara Museum of Art (大原美術館, Ōhara Bijutsukan) was Japan's first museum of Western art. It is a private museum consisting of three adjacent buildings next to the canal and a separate building located in Ivy Square. The Main Gallery building was constructed when the museum was founded, and features most of the museum's highlights. On display are masterpieces of Western art by Picasso, El Greco, Gauguin, Modigliani, Rodin, Klee, Pollock and Kandinsky among others. The artists in the collection span a wide variety of periods and nationalities.
Beside the Main Gallery are the Annex building and a building housing the Craft Art Gallery and the Asia
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