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Ride in an Old-Fashioned Rickshaw and Feel Like You’ve Gone Back in Time [Kurashiki/Okayama]
If you get tired of walking around, try a rickshaw ride. A professional rickshaw driver will show you around the beautiful town of Kurashiki. You can choose the course from three options: 30, 60 or 120 minutes. A guide with a thorough knowledge of Ku .... -
Book a Kimono Photo Shoot in Yakage [Okayama]
Recommended for you if you want to take the time to enjoy a quiet, hidden destination. Yakagecho is a new tourist destination in Okayama. The area was registered as an important preservation district for traditional buildings on December 23, 2020. In .... -
Original Igusa coaster making [Hayashima, Okayama]
Do you know “Igusa,” or rush? Rush is a plant used for making tatami mats. Hayashima Town in Okayama Prefecture also once had a thriving cultivation of rushes. About 400 years ago, Hayashima was an island floating in the sea, and farmland .... -
Wear an authentic kimono and stroll around the Bikan Historical Area in Kurashiki
One of the best memory-making experiences you can have in Japan is wearing a kimono and taking commemorative photos. VASARA Kimono Rental in Kurashiki offers a choice of over 500 kimonos for rent, including kimono and yukata (lightweight summer kimon .... -
Spin a potter’s wheel and make your own cherished vessel as a memento of your trip to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter! A one-of-a-kind treasure will be delivered to you after you are back home.(Please check with the organizer beforehand to see .... -
Tour Setoda with a Special Ticket!
Setoda is located on Ikuchijima, popular as an island of art, the third island from Onomichi. To get to Setoda, you can cycle along the famous Shimanami Kaido. But if you are short on time, we recommend this bargain ticket. It can be used for both a .... -
Maneki-neko Cat Museum & Painting Workshop in Okayama
This charming museum is one of only a few of museums in Japan dedicated to maneki-neko or beckoning cats. The maneki-neko cats are symbols of good luck–either in business or in relationships– and have been loved by Japanese people for cen .... -
Delight in a visit to Kurayami Yuenchi: Hiroshima’s New Horror Theme Park
A unique spot offering immersive horror attractions such as mystery-solving, escape rooms, and sound horror under the theme of darkness has recently opened in Hiroshima! It is conveniently located along the Hondori Shopping Street (just a short walk ....
