Quiet one day trip of Kurashiki Bikan historical area

Okayama

English, Japanese

7 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 5 people

Kurashiki was a center of trades in Edo Period. And some warehouses and many houses in those days are left here now . When you walk along the stream , you will feel that you travel into the town in Edo Period. You can ride a small boat rowed with paddles along the stream , and you can also ride the rickshaw. You can visit old merchant's house, Ohara Museum , and Kurashiki Folkcraft Museum.

Yoko M.

4.50 / 5

(4 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kurashiki or At Kurashiki Station or At Okayama Station

Big merchant Ohashi House (built about two hundred years ago)

Ohara Museum

Kurashiki Folk Crafts Museum

Walking or riding a boat or a rickshaw along the stream with willows beside it

Lunch in Ivy Square which was a cotton spinning company in Meiji Period

Walking and shopping in Honmachi Area with old merchant's houses

If you want, you can wear kimono and walk in the historical area.

If you want, you can taste Japanese dishes in a popular restaurant.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Kurashiki or At Kurashiki Station or At Okayama Station

What to Expect

This is a quiet tour. There are many places to visit and some things to experience and watch in Kurashiki Bikan historical area. You have enough time. You don't have to be busy. After I ask you what you want to do or watch here, I will make a special plan only for you. If you are interested in art, you can spend a lot of time in Ohara Museum. If you are interested in architecture, you can spend a lot of time in Ohashi House. If you like vehicles, you can ride a boat and a rickshaw. If you want to experience Japanese life, you can wear kimono or cook Japanese sweet 'murasuzume' or make your own 'tenugui' Japanese towel. If you like shopping, you can walk and watch many souvenir shops. There are many good restaurants in this area. You can enjoy Japanese dishes, Western dishes, Indian dishes, and so on.

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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), 640yen per person if you stay in the hotel in Okayama City.

entrance fee (you and guide) about 2500yen per person

lunch,

Important Information

I can guide you according to your request.

On national holidays I can guide you.

I planned this tour for seven hours. But I can guide you simply for four hours if you don't have enough time. Please tell me in such a case.

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

Okayama Tour Reviews

Stephanie T.

4 / 5

Nov 24, 2023

“ Day trip to Okayama and Kurashiki Bikan area ”

We're well taken care of by Yoko and had a lovely time although the weather had been pretty lousy. She's given us interesting info, taken us to a good lunch and afternoon dessert place. It was a good experience. Thank you

Chaitanya S.

5 / 5

Oct 21, 2023

“ Naoshima art island ”

We spent the day with Yoko at Naoshima art island. Yoko came very well prepared with a detailed itinerary which she had discussed with us in advance. She ensured that the trip went exactly as per her planned itinerary, and ensured that we didn’t miss a single attraction or bus ride. She handled difficult situations well (eg when a museum we had not reserved ran out of tickets she managed to convince them to accommodate a few tickets for us). She was very kind, cheerful and energetic throughout. Gave a lot of useful information and context around the art and architecture we saw. Overall, the best guide we have had in our first week in Japan. Thanks for a fantastic day.

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!

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!!