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Kurashiki Tours

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Kurashiki Tours

Want a private car tour to Kurashiki? It is located in Okayama Prefecture, more than 300 years ago, this area was regulated by shogunate. Established with local administrations, the area flourished as a transportation center. Kurashiki Bikan Chiku is a small area between the Kurashiki River and the foothill, now selected as a national preservation area in Japan preserving many ancient neighborhoods from the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods. As a reliable limo and tour company, we provide you with private chauffeur and car service to/from Kurashiki with affordable rates.



Traditional Boat Tour of Kurashiki Canal: taking a sightseeing boat on the Kurashiki Canal takes about 20 minutes. On the two side of the river, you can see many cafes, boutiques, souvenir shops and a number of museums: Ohara Museum, Museum of Folkcraft, Toy Museum and Archaeological Museum. Opening hours: 9:30~17:00 (Every 30 minutes); Ticket: 500 yen



Storehouse Shopping Street is a renovated commercial district from the ancient period in Kurashiki. Here, you can find a variety of handicrafts and experience the production at 6 the workshops. There is an authentic tea room on the second floor, where you can experience the authentic Japanese culture.




Momotaro Karakuri Museum: Momotaro is a figure in ancient Japanese legend active in this area. The museum displays historical materials related to Momotaro such as ukiyo-e and comic strip dramas. Various visual illusions are applied in the museum. Opening hours: 10:00~17:00; Tickets: 600 yen

Achi shrine, which has a history more than 1700 years, is located on the top of Tsurugata-yama hill. There is a natural monument "Achi wisteria" estimated to be 300 to 500 years old.


 

Kurashiki Chauffeur Service

As a reliable limo company in the Kansai area, we provide you with private car tour and chauffeur service to Kurashiki. Whether you are looking for a short car tour or a private chauffeur service, you can easily find the most suitable one at an affordable price. Contact our representatives to book our Osaka Private Chauffeurs.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to get to Kurashiki by public transportation?
    From Okayama Station, take JR Sanyo Line to Kurashiki Station and walk 10 minutes to Kurashiki Bikan Chiku.
  • Is the Boat Tour of Kurashiki Canal open every day?
    It opens from March to November, but is closed on the second Monday of each month (still open if it is holiday). From December to February, it is closed from Monday to Friday and the beginning and the end of the year(still open if it is holiday).In addition, it is not open in bad weather.
  • Where can I buy tickets for the Boat Tour of Kurashiki Canal?
    The Boat Tour of Kurashiki Canal ticket office is located at the Kurashiki Tourist Center. It costs 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children.
  • When does Kurabo Museum Kurabo Museum open?
    Opening hours 9:00~17:00 (last admission 16:45), the fare is 350 yen.
  • How much is the ticket for Kurashiki Toy Museum?
    The museum displays local toys made from the Edo period to Showa. There are also ancient corridor, shops, and café. Tickets are 400 yen, opening hours 9:00~17:00
  • Can Kurashiki Shinkei-en Garden be visited?
    Keiken-do, a tea room (Yushin-tei), and a restaurant in Shinkei-en Garden are open to the public, and no ticket is required.
  • Can Yurinso Villa be visited inside?
    This villa is a separate residence for the wife of Ohara Sunburo, who contributed to the construction of Kurashiki. Viewed from different angles, the roof tiles emit a green glitter, so it is also called the "Green House". Except for special occasion, visitors are not allowed to visit.
  • How far is Achi shrine from Kurashiki Bikan Chiku?
    Not far, it takes about 15 minutes to walk from Kurashiki Station to Achi shrine.
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