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During your one-day visit to Kurashiki, Japan, here are some recommendations on what to do and see:
Bikan Historical Quarter: Start your day by exploring the Bikan Historical Quarter, a beautifully preserved area with traditional Japanese buildings dating back to the Edo Period. Take a stroll along the picturesque canals lined with white-walled storehouses and merchant houses.
Ohara Museum of Art: Visit the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first private Western art museum. It houses an impressive collection of Western masterpieces, including works by El Greco, Monet, and Picasso, as well as Japanese and Asian art.
Ivy Square: Explore Ivy Square, a unique shopping complex located in a restored cotton mill. Enjoy the combination of historic architecture and modern shops, galleries, and cafes.
Kurashiki Archaeological Museum: If you're interested in history, visit the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum, which exhibits artifacts and information about the region's past.
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Boat Tour: Take a relaxing boat tour along the canal in the Bikan Historical Quarter. The tour provides a different perspective of the beautiful architecture and allows you to enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Ohashi House: Visit the Ohashi House, a traditional merchant's residence that is open to the public as a museum. Experience the lifestyle of a wealthy merchant family from the Edo period.
Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki: If you enjoy shopping, consider visiting Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki, a large outlet mall with various shops offering discounts on brand-name products.
Enjoy Local Cuisine: Don't miss the opportunity to try local Kurashiki dishes. Look out for restaurants serving regional specialties such as Kurashiki-style tofu dishes and fresh seafood.
As Kurashiki is a compact city, you can comfortably explore these attractions in one day.
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Travel to the old merchant town of Kurashiki for a walking tour of its historic quarter, where warehouses, shops, and mills remain virtually unchanged by time.
The Ohara Museum of Art 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.
- Naoshima.(optional)
Naoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea that is known for its contemporary art museums, architecture and sculptures. Part of Kagawa Prefecture, the island with its Mediterranean atmosphere, sandy beaches and sunny weather, combined with a laid back, rural feel is a relaxing getaway from Japan's large urban areas.
Much of Naoshima's art was installed by the Benesse Corporation, which oversees art museums, installations and sculptures both on Naoshima and on neighboring islands. Benesse's museums were designed by the well known Japanese architect Ando Tadao and include the Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum and all the buildings of the Benesse House. In addition, Naoshima's municipal buildings and schools were designed by the modern architect Ishii Kazuhiro.
- City bicycle ride through Uno Ko.(optional)
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- Kirin Yokohama Beer Village (optional)
The Kirin Brewery Company, one of Japan's four leading beer breweries, was founded in Yokohama, a city that played a leading role in Japan's adoption of beer from the West. It is possible for tourists to visit the Kirin Beer Factory in Yokohama and participate in brewery tours, which offer a glimpse into the brewing facilities and include some beer tasting.
Brewery tours last about 90 minutes and lead along a gallery with displays regarding the history of beer and Kirin and with views of fermentation tanks and the canning and bottling areas. Tours are usually conducted in Japanese, but an English guide may also be available. The last twenty minutes of the tour consist of beer tasting.
