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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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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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a must-visit destination in Okayama. The traditional townscape is perfect for photo taking, the Japanese cultural experience and activities, and adoring the artworks in galleries and museums. But where to dine? Read on for the vegan or vegetarian-friendly restaurants you can enjoy with your non-vegetarian friends and families!
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter during the day is awesome, but nighttime is even better with the beautiful lights lining the walkways and historical buildings! So why not spend a night at this amazing destination in Japan? The atmosphere here at night is completely different from the vibe during the day, especially with lesser crowds!
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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 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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If you are looking for accommodations that provide a complete view of the Seto Ōhashi Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea, then you may want to consider the Washu Blue Resort Kasago (WASHU BLUE RESORT 風籠かさご). Not only is it the only resort in Mt. Washu with a natural hot spring source, but folklores also
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If you don’t live in Japan, you probably won’t be thinking about going to an amusement park other than the Disney Resort in Tokyo or the Universal Studio in Osaka. But think twice when it comes to the Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland (ブラジリアンパーク 鷲羽山ハイランド). Not only has it got the common attractions such as the
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Kojima Jeans Bus (児島ジーンズバス) If you like denim, the Kojima District in Okayama Prefecture is a must-visit destination for you. The denim decoration surrounds you as soon as you get to Kojima Station (児島駅). But, the denim decorations don’t just stop at the vending machines, the coin-operated lockers, or the ticket gates at the station.
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Have you heard of the Seto Ohashi Bridge (瀬戸大橋)? It is currently the world’s longest 2-tiered bridge system! With a total length of 13.1 km, it takes approximately 20 minutes to cross that bridge by car or train. If you want to see this record-breaking world bridge that crosses five small islands in the Seto
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