NEWS (#Kurashiki)
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【Campaign!】A chance to win sightseeing passes in Okayama!
JR West is giving away 10 “Have Fun in Okayama!” passes; these passes allow visitors to choose 3 facilities or cafes of their choice from a list of 10 places. The campaign is easy to register for, and you have 1 week after the pass is act .... -
This seasonal event celebrates Hina Matsuri, also known as “Girls’ Day”, with large-scale displays of antique and handmade Japanese Hina dolls in several key districts in the city. Kurashiki City is a large city that merged with sev .... -
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 .... -
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 .... -
This is a unique gourmet event promoted by Kurashiki City every winter to highlight some of the city’s most elegant cafes, and has been held since 2016. This event allows guests to enjoy a cafe’s specially prepared dessert plate with tea, .... -
【1-Day Event: Dec. 3rd】Okayama Mottainai Festa
Recommended for people interested in local products and in helping the environment. “Mottainai” in Japanese means that something is going to waste. In order to combat waste, the concept of this festival is to offer high quality, locally p .... -
Winter Illumination in Kurashiki: “Kurashiki Kirameki-no-Michi 2023”
Recommended for everyone wanting to enjoy the winter season, and romantics-at-heart! The Kurashiki Kirameki-no-michi is a winter illumination event that lights up the city with romantic winter lights. Whether you’re looking to get in the Christ ....
