About
Step back in time in this edo-period canal town with white-walled warehouses and charming boats.
Why go
- Feels like stepping into the edo period
- Feels worlds away from the kyoto crowds
- Makes a japan itinerary feel intentional instead of rushed
Must try
- Take the short canal boat ride
- Visit the ohara museum of art
- Shop the local denim street
- Explore ivy square’s old brick courtyard
- Walk up to achi shrine for rooftop views
Pro tips
- Walk the willow-lined canals early or near sunset
- Arrive at jr kurashiki station, not shin-kurashiki
- Take the shinkansen to okayama station
- Walk straight down main street or through ebisu-dori arcade
- Best visited in the morning
Good to know
- Most shops close around 7-8pm
- Visit on a monday for fewer crowds, museums closed
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Rating
4.4 / 5 (26443 reviews)
Phone: +81 86-421-0224