Explore small and charming Kurashiki
Joined 2016
Explore Kurashiki, which is like a small but charming gem, still untouched by many tourists. The city is rich in history and culture and has a friendly atmosphere.
We will visit several places including local shrine and temples, craft shops like pottery and blue jeans. (You know Kurashiki is the home of Japanese blue jeans. ) We can rest at charming cafe if you like.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kurashiki station or your accommodation
- We will meet at JR Kurasjiki station or I can pick you up at your accommodation in Kurashiki as long as it is within 10 minutes walk from Kurashiki station.
Ebisu Shopping Street
By walking through local shopping street, you can have a look of Japanese local people's life. There are also local crafts shop like "Bizenyaki"(Okayama unique local potery) shop where you buy as a good memory of your trip.
Achi Shrine
Kurashiki local shrine on the hill where we can see panoramic view of Kurashiki. Achi shrine was established in the 16th century and serves as a guardian of Kurashiki attracting many worshippers and visitors. The construction, registered as an important cultural heritage of Kurashiki, will give you sacred atmosphere.
Kurashiki scenic quad
Kurashiki scenic quad is a charming historic district in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It's known for its well-preserved Edo-era townscape featuring white-walled warehouses (kura) and the scenic Kurashiki River, lined with weeping willow trees. The district offers a unique blend of traditional architecture and modern amenities, with many converted townhouses and warehouses now housing cafes, shops, and restaurants.
One more place on your choice
Option 1 Ivy square
The facility has carefully preserved and repurposed the original buildings and trees of the former Kurashiki Spinning Mill (Kurobo), the birthplace of Kurashiki Spinning Co., Ltd. (now known as Kurabo Industries). You can see beautiful red brick buildings covered with ivy, beautiful blends of the charms of Meiji era and modern amenities.
Option 2 Historic Marchant house( The Ohashi House)
Built in 1893 (Meiji 26) as a villa for Tōsaku Ohashi, the first president of Kurashiki Spinning Company, it's a well-regarded example of Japanese architecture.
Option 3 coffee break at local cafe
Let's take a rest at local charming cafe. You can try Kurashiki's Fruit Parfaits: A Delightful Culinary Experience"
Kurashiki, known as "the sunny land of Okayama," boasts a rich and diverse fruit industry, particularly famous for its peaches and grapes. The town's fruit parfaits are a testament to this abundance.
Ending Point
Kurashiki station or your convenient place
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fee only.
Basically, we will walk and therefore we don't use public transportation and you don't need transportation fee. However, if you use transportation to come to the meeting point, the fee is not included.
If you choose option 2 as last spot you need 550 yen per person as admission. If you choose option 3 as last spot fee of food or drink is not included. (Up to 2000 yen per person depending on what you order.)
Tour Important Information
Basically we walk. No public transportation. If you are not good at walking I will skip Achi shrine and visit another place instead.
Important message from the supplier
Transportation cost to other location.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2016
About Tour Guide Mack H.
Hi. I am MACK. Aren't you tired with popular tourist destination crowded with many people? If so, I am a perfect guide for you to find "hidden gem", that is, less crowded but impressive places. Now I am exploring the hidden gems for you in Okayama such as unique and beautiful alley, historical sites and local foods including Japanese Sake. My passion as a tour guide is to make your trip unforgettable and many reviews from my former guests are evidences for that, I think. Let me have another adventure with you!!
Reviews
Makiko C.
“7 hour amazing tour of Tokyo. 10 stars ?”
If you have a chance to book Mack do so. He is outstanding in his communication skills, timely texts, and thorough knowledge of Tokyo and Japan customs, and history. We really appreciated how he tailored to our interests. Amazing tour!
Lily P.
“Perfect custom Tokyo tour & Haneda pickup!”
Our tour was excellent! From the start, our guide was professional, thoughtful, and great with communication. We exchanged information to develop our itinerary and our guide helped us at every step with planning and coordinating. Easy meet up at the airport, welcoming transportation to our first stop for which he anticipated and secured tickets for us early that morning! He also secured delicious dining reservations for us! We are so thankful to have Mack-san help us for this tour and look forward to returning for more tours with him in the future!
Mack H.
Dear Lily san!! Thank you for your heartfelt words for me. I was quite happy to have time with you and your family. Even though we had limited time I did my best to catch the best moment of Tokyo and I am very glad to know you enjoyed the tour. I hope I can see you and your family again to enjoy the different view of Japan. Please take care.
Harshali T.
“Perfect plan!”
I had just 10 hour layover, that too I was landing at Narita airport and wanted to go around Tokyo. As per general reading on internet, I was discouraged to do so, but Mack planned a perfect trip covering all locations and things of interest and was super organized and helpful in getting information around visa, COVID guidelines, forex, etc. I am totally satisfied with my experience in Japan and all thanks to Mack. I am going to recommend trip to Japan, especially with Mack, to all my friends :)) Arigatou Mack! You do your job really well! Happy new year!
Mack H.
Dear Harshali san. Thank you for having me as your guide. We had challenging mission to have a tour within your time to transfer at Narita and faced some difficulties. Finally, we accomplished our mission successfully. This is thanks to your cooperation I think. Next time I hope you have longer time in Japan cause I have still many places which I would like to show you. Please have a happy new year also.
$56/ per person
