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A popular sightseeing spot with traditional architecture and a special townscape
The traditional streets of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter feature white walled warehouses, grid pattern walls, Namako-kabe, and rows of weeping trees, creating a beautiful and charming townscape. This harmonious and historic scenery is very popular with tourists.
This interesting area is home to the first private Western art museum in Japan, the Ohara Museum of Art. And you won’t want to miss the nearby beautiful tourism complex, Kurashiki Ivy Square, a reproduction of factory facilities from the Meiji period.
Also, you can browse through an array of fashionable shops that offer Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim, the city’s new brand. For a rest, there are several lovely cafes renovated from traditional townhouses.
For the adventurous, you can explore the town from a small traditional boat or rickshaw!
Popular Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with historic and harmonious townscape
White walled warehouses
Cherry blossoms in spring
Street lights add beauty
Night scenery
Night scenery
Kurashiki Art Sword Museum
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Some of the old houses have been turned into cafes or shops, which gives the area a great vibe. The cafes have a nice atmosphere, and the desserts are really unique.
There are lots of unique little shops here, selling local handicrafts, pottery, and traditional sweets. There are also some retro-style cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy great food while soaking in the historic atmosphere. I tried the famous 'Kurashiki grape' dessert, and it was absolutely delicious.
If West Lake in Hangzhou is famous for its ancient Chinese riverside willows and boats, then the Kurashiki Bikan area is like a classic Japanese drama set. Every photo looks like a postcard—absolutely beautiful!
Strolling through the alleys and admiring the traditional Japanese houses, you can really feel Kurashiki's unique retro vibe.
Every corner of this beautiful town looks like a picture. There are lots of cute shops, so just walking around is fun. The second photo is of a shop that sells sake, so there’s a sugidama hanging at the entrance. I tried the peach parfait at Kurashiki Momoko, which is famous for its seasonal fruit parfaits. It had a whole peach on top! The type of peach changes with the season. The parfait was big enough to share between two people. It gets crowded, but if you love fruit, I definitely recommend it.
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