Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
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About the Activity
Hiroyuki Hara, the famous Hara family that lived in Kurashiki for 400 years (Edo period), represents a deeper history of Kurashiki with an interpreter. 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.3 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
insurance
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Cost of one drink at Cafe Ueda
Translator fee
Tiny gifts※Please let us know if there is anything you cannot eat due to allergies or other reasons.
Money offered to the gods.(Saisen) 10 yen per one prayer
Food and drink : Snacks. Cost of food and beverages other than one drink at Cafe Weda
Admission to Ohara Museum of Art
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Locations in the itinerary
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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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Kanryuji Temple
2-25-22, Achi, , Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0055Visit 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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Achi Shrine
12-1, Honmachi, , Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0054Achi 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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Tsurugatayama Park
12 Honmachi, Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0054Tsurugatayama 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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Hommachi, Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0054About the alley.
We will move while talking about the alley, including the story of World War Ⅱ.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Kurashiki Ivy Square
7-2 Hommachi, , Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0054Kurashiki Ivy Square. We will tell you about Kurashiki Ivy Square, which is now a hotel, in relation to the history of Kurashiki.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Yurinso
1-3-18 Chuo, Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0046Yurinso 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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Ohara Museum of Art
1-1-15 Chuo, , Kurashiki, Japan, 710-8575The 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Our guide will wait for you in front of LOGIN Kurashiki Annex / Mukaimatsu Dorm.View Location
End point
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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