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Your Best Kurashiki City Travel Planning Guide

Kurashiki City (倉敷市) is more than just the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区). Not too far from this popular attraction, there are a couple of unique spots that might excite you if you are a collector or a Japanese sword admirer. Just a 40-minute train ride away, you will be able to source Japan’s best […]

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Kurashiki Denim Kimono Rental at KURASHIKI KIMONO KOMACHI

Have you heard of a denim kimono? Dress in one before you start posing everywhere at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarters! Here at KURASHIKI KIMONO KOMACHI (倉敷着物小町), you will be able to experience this uncommon fusion. With just 6,050 yen, you will be able to enjoy all that Okayama Prefecture has to offer, both denim and

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Discover Ancient Japan at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区), also known as Japan’s “Little Venice”, is a historical area comprising classical Japanese architecture with a few outside influences such as the Ōhara Museum of Art, which looks like a Greek temple. It is situated along the Kurashiki River in the Okayama Prefecture. The Kurashiki River was originally used

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Yuurin-an: A Traditional Cafe in Kurashiki to Get Happiness

Are you after some special memories from your trip to Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter? Come to Yuurin-An (有鄰庵)! Their desserts are very cute, and one of the dishes even comes with unlimited rice! At Yuurin-An, you will also be able to experience Japanese culture.

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Kojima Jeans Street and Other Awesome Attractions in Kojima

Kojima District (児島郡) in Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture is Japan’s denim mecca. As soon as you step out of the JR train, you will be surprised by the amount of jeans-related decoration throughout the district. But Kojima is more than just Kojima Jeans Street. The sunset from Mt. Washu (鷲羽山) was chosen to be

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All You Need to Know About Watching Sumo Wrestling in Japan

Sumo wrestling is a fascinating cultural experience, and one of the dream activities for many who visit Japan is to see a sumo wrestling match. But, as sumo wrestling tournaments are only held at certain times of the year, advance planning is required if you are keen on a day of action at a sumo

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