Kurashiki Bikan historical area and Seto Inland Sea and Seto Ohashi Bridge from Washuzan Hill

Okayama
English, Japanese
8 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 3 people

First we will go to Kurashiki Bikan historical area. We will walk along the stream called Kurashiki River. We will see big and old merchants' houses and old warehouses. We will watch and buy Japanese folkcraft there. We will go to Ivy Square and eat lunch. After that we will go to Washuzan in Kojima by bus and taxi. We will see many small islands and Seto Ohashi Bridge in Seto Inland Sea.

Yoko M.
4.50 / 5
(2 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel near Kurashiki Bikan historical area.

Seeing many small islands in Seto Inland Sea and Seto Ohashi Bridge

Cruising by boat in Seto Inland Sea if you want

Walking along the stream with willow tree beside it in Kurashiki Bikan historical area

Watching and shopping Japanese folkcraft

Ivy Square , a hotel and restaurant which was the spinning factory in Meiji Period

Ending Point

At your hotel near Kurashiki Bikan historical area.

What to Expect

Kurashiki has many faces. One of them is Kurashiki Bikan historical area. In Edo Period Kurashiki was directly governed by Tokugawa Shogunate and it was prosperous as a town of merchants. We can see the houses and warehouses in those days along the stream called Kurashiki River. We can watch and buy Japanese folkcraft in the shops and museums. You can eat lunch in Ivy Square ,which was a spinning factory in Meiji Period. Kojima is in the south of Kurashiki. There you can see many small islands and Seto Ohashi Bridge in Seto Inland Sea from Washuzan Hill. It is a very beautiful scenery. You can see such a scenery only in this area in Japan.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kurashiki area

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide)

・ bus fee between Kurashiki and Kojima 1440yen round trip per person

・ taxi fee between Kojima and Washuzan about 4000 yen round trip  

entrance fee ( you and guide), 1300yen per person in Ohara Museum and 700yen per person in Kurashiki folkcraft museum

Seto Inland Sea cruising fee for about 45 minutes 1500yen per person

lunch,


Important Information

I can guide you according to your request.



On a national holiday I can guide you.

After visiting Washuzan we will return to Kurashiki together.

From Kurashiki Area to Kojima we use a bus. But from Kojima to Washuzan we use a taxi. It costs 2000yen from Kojima to Washuzan by taxi. In winter cruising in Seto Inland Sea is cold. When you don't want to join the crusing, you can visit Jeans Street in Kojima instead. Kojima is the town which made jeans for the first time in Japan. There are many jeans shops and jeans factories.

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

Reviews

S

Sean L.

4 / 5
Jul 2, 2023

Wonderful Day in Kojima and Kurashiki with Yoko

Yoko is an excellent guide that made it easy to enjoy our day in the Okayama area without having to worrying about the planning as she customized a tour for us. We first went to Washuzan Hill to view the Seto Inland Sea and did a small hike to see the Seto Ohashi Bridge. After that we did a boat tour and later visited the Kurashiki historical area. She was very knowledgeable of the area and had a great recommendation for lunch. I have found that having a guide will make your day go more smoothly and you also get a lot more out of your travels. If you are touring the Okayama area, Yoko is a great choice!

K

Kichi J.

5 / 5
May 3, 2023

One of the best guides in Japan

Yoko-san went above and beyond to make sure that everyone had a good time. She is one of the best guides I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Highly recommend using her if you’re in the Okayama area!!

$221/ per group

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