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Visit Kurashiki, Japan
Kurashiki’s charm lies a ten-minute walk away, in the south Bikan district of the town. Here you will find a wonderful enclave of traditional merchant’s homes, old storehouses, museums and galleries.
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Kurashiki, Japan
Uninspiring as you leave the station, Kurashiki’s charm lies a ten-minute walk away, in the south Bikan district of the town.
The bland modernity of an average Japanese town gives way to a wonderful enclave of traditional merchant’s homes, old storehouses, museums, galleries, and a narrow street intersected by a weeping willow-fringed canal swimming with golden carp.
These streets of white plaster and checkerboard patterning date from the Edo-era. The Ohara Museum of Art, in Bikan, is noteworthy for its separate halls housing a fine collection of Japanese, Western and local art.
Local attractions
Also in Kurashiki you can explore a Danish theme-park, a toy museum and a pleasant park.

Start planning your tailor-made trip to Kurashiki by calling one of our Japan specialists at 1-855-834-8210
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Places near Kurashiki
- Naoshima 21 miles away
- Takamatsu 29 miles away
- Iya Valley 52 miles away
- Shikoku 55 miles away
- Tokushima 63 miles away
- Hiroshima 69 miles away
- Matsuyama 71 miles away
- Matsue 71 miles away
- Tottori 74 miles away
- Miyajima Island 79 miles away
- Osaka 107 miles away
- Mount Koya 116 miles away
- Nara 123 miles away
- Kyoto 125 miles away
- Beppu 152 miles away
- Yufuin 158 miles away
- Kurokawa 177 miles away
- Kyushu 187 miles away
- Aso 189 miles away
- Fukuoka 198 miles away
- Kumamoto 208 miles away
- Shirakawago 219 miles away
- Kanazawa 220 miles away
- Takayama 232 miles away
- Tsumago 235 miles away
- Kirishima National Park 246 miles away
- Nagasaki 250 miles away
- Tateyama 254 miles away
- Kamikochi 258 miles away
- Matsumoto 271 miles away
- Kagoshima 272 miles away
- Hakuba 278 miles away
- The Japanese Alps 280 miles away
- Noto Peninsula 290 miles away
Accommodation choices for Kurashiki
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Kurashiki. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

The Ryokan Kurashiki
The Kurashiki is a classic ryokan, right in the heart of the Bikan district. The ryokan’s owners have not been afraid to introduce the occasional foreign influence, and most of the rooms feature a range of European and Japanese antique furniture.