Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Chugoku, Japan

4.5 (1.746 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Chugoku Historic Walking Areas

Lovely even in December

We took the JR train from Fukuoka and arrived in Okayama in less than 2 hours on Sunday, December 29. Prior to leaving for Japan, we bought the 7 Day JR Sanyo Sanin Northern Kyushu Pass for $200 per person. It covered Shinkansens and allowed for free seat reservations and proved very useful. From Okayama, it was another 10 minute train to Kurashiki station. We arrived around 10 am. Even late December, there were plenty of tourists walking around in this Historical Quarter. The area is not large but very walkable with lots of shops and places to eat. I didn't see any boats running though they were parked in the water. Definitely make a trip there and you can combine with a visit to Okayama.
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Address

Hommachi, Kurashiki 710-0054 Okayama Prefecture

Mobile

+81 86-426-3030

Website

http://www.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp/6219.htm

Email

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5Quzc0 5:00 PM Feb 6, 2023
Picturesque Canal Town
Visited the picturesque canal in January and the stillness of the winter makes it even more dramatic - looks like coming out of a painting. The area is pretty small, a row of shops along the canal, and two rows beside the canal. Need to transfer to the local Kurashiki train station, if you are taking the Shinkansen. It is quite a bit of a walk from the Kurashiki train station, but worth a visit.
4Construct37 5:00 PM Nov 22, 2022
Small canal district
This photogenic (albeit fairly small) historical district has been called the Venice of Japan. Due to the name I was expecting far more canals and boats but it is roughly a block and a half. The boats (all two of them) were understandably booked for the whole day by the time I got there in the mid-morning. Regardless, the area is a great location full of shops, restaurants and scenery. I am glad I came!