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Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
$125.04
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Overview
Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter tells a story that spans centuries, brought to life by Hiroyuki Hara, a descendant of the renowned Hara family. This half-day shared tour offers an intimate glimpse into the rich history and culture of Kurashiki, guided by a local expert.
- 🏷️ Half-Day Shared Tour: Enjoy a 3-hour journey through Kurashiki with an English-speaking guide, immersing yourself in the city's captivating past.
- 📍 Meet Your Guide: Your adventure begins at Mukaimatsu Dorm, where your guide will introduce you to the origins of Kurashiki and the day's itinerary.
- ⛩️ Visit Kanryuji Temple: Explore one of Kurashiki's oldest temples, steeped in over 1,000 years of history, and discover remnants of a samurai battle.
- 🕊️ Achi Shrine: Ascend to Achi Shrine, perched atop Mount Tsurugata, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and learn about its significance in protecting Kurashiki's peace.
- 🌳 Tsurugatayama Park: Walk through the historic Tsurugatayama Tunnel, built in 1927, and uncover intriguing stories linked to Emperor Showa.
- 🏛️ Kurashiki Ivy Square: Discover the history of Kurashiki Ivy Square, a unique hotel that reflects the city's architectural charm.
- 🏡 Yurinso Villa: Learn about the Ohara family's legacy at Yurinso Villa, renowned for its distinctive green roof tiles and rich history.
- 🎨 Ohara Museum of Art: While viewing the museum's exterior, your guide will explain its importance as Japan's first private western art museum.
- ☕ Café Ueda: Conclude your tour at Café Ueda, a beloved local spot since 1972, where you can chat with Hiroyuki Hara and enjoy a complimentary drink.
- 🎁 Complimentary Souvenir: Take home a special gift as a memento of your enriching experience in Kurashiki.
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Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Tiny gifts※Please let us know if there is anything you cannot eat due to allergies or other reasons.
- Translator fee
- Cost of one drink at Cafe Ueda
- insurance
- Guide fee
- Admission to Ohara Museum of Art
- Cost of food and beverages other than one drink at Cafe Weda
- Money offered to the gods.(Saisen) 10 yen per one prayer
Meeting point
Our guide will wait for you in front of LOGIN Kurashiki Annex / Mukaimatsu Dorm.
Return details
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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.)
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Kanryuji TempleVisit 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.
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Achi ShrineAchi 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.
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Tsurugatayama ParkTsurugatayama 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.
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical QuarterAbout the alley. We will move while talking about the alley, including the story of World War Ⅱ.
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Kurashiki Ivy SquareKurashiki Ivy Square. We will tell you about Kurashiki Ivy Square, which is now a hotel, in relation to the history of Kurashiki.
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YurinsoYurinso 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.
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Ohara Museum of ArtThe 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.
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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!
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Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide
Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
$125.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!