White walls, black roof tiles and willows along the Kurashiki River

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Nakahashi Bridge over the Kurashiki River, framed by willows

Nakahashi, the centre of the quarterFallback point when location is unavailable

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Events in the Bikan Quarter

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DENIM ON LIFE 2026

Sep 11, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026

09:30–16:30

Ivy Gakkan, Kurashiki Ivy Square

A denim exhibition and sale at Ivy Gakkan in the Bikan area.

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Upcoming

Akihito Tokunaga 8-String Bass Tour 2026

Oct 11, 2026

15:00

Aimi Red Brick Hall, Kurashiki Ivy Square

Upcoming

Akarenga MUSIC DAY 2026

Oct 12, 2026

13:00–16:00

Aimi Red Brick Hall, Kurashiki Ivy Square

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Nakahashi Bridge and white-walled buildings beside the Kurashiki River

River and bridge

Kurashiki River and Nakahashi

Water lilies blooming in a pond at Kurashiki Ivy Square

Inside Ivy Square

Kurashiki Ivy Square

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The stone-fronted main gallery of the Ohara Museum of Art

Museum architecture

Around Ohara Museum of Art

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A lane of wooden townhouses in Honmachi, Kurashiki

Wooden streetscape

Honmachi side streets

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A narrow Honmachi lane between earthen walls and wooden fences

Understand what you see

Learn about Kurashiki’s walls and windows, with places where you can see them.

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Walks for the time you have

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30 minFirst visit 1 hrTownscape and history 2 hrPhoto walk 2.5 hrEnter the museums

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Local craft and food culture

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Kurashiki HakkaThe physical shop is closed. Learn about the local mint and its products.Minna no Cooking School SanpoppoA scheduled cooking class that requires advance booking.

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