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Kurashiki 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is €668 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This is the ideal tour for travellers wanting to discover Kurashiki's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle with a government-licensed multilingual guide!

Step into the timeless beauty of Kurashiki, one of Japan's most charming historic towns. Wander the willow-lined canals of the Bikan Historical Quarter, where white-walled Edo-period storehouses now hold museums, cafes, and craft shops. Visit the renowned Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first museum of Western art, home to masterpieces by Monet, El Greco, and Picasso.

Beyond the old town, your private vehicle lets you explore the wider region with ease. Discover Kojima, the birthplace of Japanese denim, enjoy sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and the Great Seto Bridge from Mount Washuzan, and step inside elegant merchant residences revealing Kurashiki's past.

With a fully customisable itinerary and a knowledgeable local guide, this private tour is a relaxed way to experience the best of Kurashiki at your own pace.

Activity location

  • Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
    • Hommachi
    • 710-0054, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
    • Hommachi
    • 710-0054, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€856.79 x 1 Adult€856.79
Total
Price is €856.79
Until Wed, 29 Jul

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€668.36 x 1 Adult€668.36
Total
Price is €668.36
Until Wed, 29 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customisable Walking Tour of your choice of 4-5 sites from 'Itinerary' list
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

  • 1h
Stroll through Kurashiki's beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant district, where white-walled storehouses and willow-lined canals create one of Japan's most picturesque historic townscapes. Your guide will share stories of the area's rice and textile trading past.

Ohara Museum of Art

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Japan's first museum of Western art, founded in 1930, home to masterpieces by El Greco, Monet, Matisse, and Picasso. Your guide will highlight the standout works in this elegant neoclassical building.

Kurashiki Ivy Square

  • 30m
Wander through this charming complex of ivy-clad red-brick buildings, originally a cotton mill from 1889 and now home to cafes, shops, and galleries. A great spot to feel the area's industrial heritage.

Achi Shrine

  • 30m
Climb to this ancient shrine set on a hill overlooking the Bikan district, dedicated to the goddess of safe sea voyages. Enjoy sweeping views over Kurashiki's old town and admire the centuries-old wisteria and rock gardens.

Kojima Jeans Street

  • 30m
Explore the birthplace of Japanese denim, lined with boutiques selling premium locally-made jeans. Kojima is renowned worldwide for its craftsmanship, and your guide will explain how the town became Japan's denim capital.

Mt. Washuzan Park (Foremer Mt. Washuzan Skyline)

  • 30m
Take in one of Japan's finest panoramas from this scenic hilltop, gazing over the Seto Inland Sea dotted with islands and the majestic Great Seto Bridge. A breathtaking spot especially beautiful at sunset.

Great Seto Bridge

  • 20m
Marvel at this engineering masterpiece, a 13-kilometer chain of six bridges spanning the Seto Inland Sea to link Honshu and Shikoku. Your guide will share views of its double-decker road and rail design crossing scenic islands.

Ohashi House

  • 30m
Step inside this elegant 18th-century merchant residence, a designated Important Cultural Property. Your guide will reveal how a wealthy Kurashiki family lived, showcasing refined architecture, tatami rooms, and private gardens.

Location

Activity location

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    Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
    • Hommachi
    • 710-0054, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
    • Hommachi
    • 710-0054, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

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