Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
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Overview
Speaking of the origin and history of Kurashiki, we will visit places in the Bikan Historical Quarter.
At the end of the tour, we will enter Cafe Ueda, established in 1972 and loved by the locals for a long time, you can talk with Hiroyuki Hara.
You will experience the "real Kurashiki" that you cannot find on the Internet.
You will be able to discover the charm of the Bikan Historical Quarter, which only locals who actually live in Kurashiki can talk about.
Let's learn more about Kurashiki from the city's history, not just sightseeing.
At the end of the tour, you will receive a wonderful souvenir.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Guide fee
- insurance
- Tea and coffee
- Translator fee
- Tiny gifts※Please let us know if there is anything you cannot eat due to allergies or other reasons.
Not included
- Money offered to the gods.(Saisen) 10 yen per one prayer
- Snacks
- Admission to Ohara Museum of Art
Itinerary
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1
Let's learn about the history of Kurashiki! The guide will wait for you in front of Mukaimatsu Dorm. At the meeting place, the guide will explain the origin and history of Kurashiki. (Our interpreter will also accompany you from this part to the end of this tour.)
30 min Admission free -
2
Kanryuji Temple
Visit Kanryuji Temple,one of the oldest temples in Kurashiki with a history of over 1000 years. The temple is deeply connected to the history of Kurashiki, and you can actually see the remains of a samurai battle that took place over 150 years ago. It is also a mysterious place where a shrine exists inside a temple.
20 min Admission free -
3
Achi Shrine
Achi Shrine Visit Achi Shrine, a shrine that protects the peace of Kurashiki.Achi Shrine, Zodiac sanctum and all, is such a place, always welcome when just the thought of yet another tourist shop makes one tired. The Shrine is located at the top of Mount Tsurugata, overlooking the kurashiki Bikan Hitotrical Quarter.
40 min Admission free -
4
Tsurugatayama Park
Tsurugatayama Tunnel. The tunnel was built in 1927 and runs from Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter to the north passing under Tsurugata Mountain. The tunnel is also associated with Emperor Showa. Why was the tunnel built here? Let us tell you some of the rumors surrounding the tunnel.
20 min Admission free -
5
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
About the alley. We will move while talking about the alley, including the story of World War Ⅱ.
10 min Admission free -
6
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Ivy Square. We will tell you about Kurashiki Ivy Square, which is now a hotel, in relation to the history of Kurashiki.
20 min Admission free -
7
Yurinso
Yurinso Villa We would like to tell you about Yurinso Villa, a place associated with the Ohara family. The villa was built by Magosaburo Ohara, the founder of the Ohara Museum of Art, for his sickly wife, and is also called "Midori-goten" (green palace) because of the unique color of its roof tiles, which glow green depending on the angle of view.
10 min Admission free -
8
Ohara Museum of Art
The Ohara Museum of Art It is the first private western art museum in Japan built by Magosaburo Ohara, who is indispensable to the history of Kurashiki. We will show you the relationship between the history of Kurashiki and the Ohara Museum of Art while looking at the exterior of the museum.
10 min Admission not included -
9
Come and talk with Hiroyuki Hara at a coffee shop loved by locals for more than 50 years. Also, let us know what you think of the tour and any questions you may have!
20 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
The tour guide was friendly and very professional. We could know the history of Kurashiki very well.
This tour of the Bikan district gives a good insight into the history and culture of Kurashiki. It is also great fun.
Hara-san and his translator, Keiko, provided a memorable, enjoyable, and highly informative tour of Kurashiki’s historic city center. It began with a well prepared historical overview from the Edo period up to present day. We toured the hilltop Shinto shrine and the Buddhist temple, walked through the town, learning about unique architecture and design elements, and finished with coffee and conversation at a 60-year-old cafe.
Great half-day tour in Kurashiki’s well preserved historic district with extremely knowledgeable guide whose family has lived in Kurashiki for generations.
We recently took this tour and our guide Hero with translator Kaiko provided an exceptional history lesson about the village. From the moment we started, it was clear that the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the area’s past. The tour covered a wide range of historical events, from its founding to more recent developments, with fascinating stories and details that really brought the village’s history to life. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the village’s history. It’s an enriching experience that’s well worth your time!
I picked this tour up on a whim because I had time to kill before my train. It was great. The tour is led by 2 locals whose families have been living in the area for generations. They share the history of the area from stories told by their parents and grandparents. The stories and the stroll through key areas of town was the perfect way to spend a few hours on a lazy Saturday afternoon!
This tour is a must. Great care is taken to pass on knowledge of the the history and culture of the area, which I shall now always carry. Thank you 🙏
I had a great day in Kurashiki with Hiro, a fantastic guide whose family has lived in Kurashiki for over 300 years (9 generations), and Keiko, our wonderful interpreter (her family has been in Kurashiki for over 330 years 13 generations). Our time together started with a short (and very interesting) history lesson complete with illustrations, handouts, and visual aids. Then we toured lovely Kurashiki. We visited shrines and temples, strolled through the beautifully preserved town featuring homes and buildings from the Edo Period, as well as the Meiji Restoration, and saw the canals that run through Kurashiki. Hiro and Keiko are smart, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. They clearly love their hometown and it shows. They are excellent communicators. They gave me dining suggestions and told me of other points of interest in the area. Our tour ended at a charming cafe where I was treated to the coffee/tea drink of my choice and a sweet treat. After the tour, Hiro and Keiko walked me to the Ohara Museum of Art, which I enjoyed. I highly recommend a visit to Kurashiki.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: JA, EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Starts 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 +8
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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