Washuzan Hill
Washuzan Hill
At the observatory, you can enjoy the beauty of the calm Seto Inland Sea with many islands and the magnificent scenery of the Seto Ohashi Bridge connecting Honshu and Shikoku.
| Facility Name | Washuzan Hill Observatory |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1 Shimotsui Tanoura, Kurashiki-shi |
| Phone Number | +81-86-426-3411 |
| Website | Website of sightseeing in Kurashiki |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Parking (Capacity) | 45 buses, 366 cars |
| Time required from the nearest station | From Kojima Interchange, 5 minutes by car |
Travel Time: about 11 minutes by car
Jeans Street
Jeans Street
Jeans makers’ shops from Kojima, the home of Japanese jeans, line the street, making the area a hot shopping spot where you can find a variety of original goods.
| Facility Name | Kojima Jeans Street |
|---|---|
| Address | Kojima Ajino, Kurashiki-shi |
| Phone Number | +81-86-441-9127 |
| Website | Kurashiki Sightseeing Web |
| Business day | It depends on each shop. |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Parking (Capacity) | Please use a nearby municipal parking lot. |
| Time required from the nearest station | From JR Kojima Station, 5 minutes on foot |
Travel Time: about 30 minutes by car
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Here you can enjoy a traditional and nostalgic Japanese townscape, including white-plastered storehouses with namako walls, the row of machiya townhouses with lattice windows, and the beautiful willow tree-lined riverside of the Kurashiki River.
| Facility Name | Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter |
|---|---|
| Address | Chuo, Kurashiki-shi |
| Phone Number | It depends on each facility. |
| Website | Website of sightseeing in Kurashiki |
| Hours | It depends on each shop. |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Parking (Capacity) | Please use a nearby municipal parking lot. |
| Time required from the nearest station | From Kurashiki Station, 15 minutes on foot |
Kurashiki River Boat Ride
Kurashiki River Boat Ride
On the Kurashiki River, you can enjoy a traditional boat ride and immerse yourself in times long past, when the river was used to carry supplies.
Seen close-up from the boat, the townscape, lined with white-plastered storehouses, offers an exceptional view.
| Facility Name | Kurashiki River Boat Ride |
|---|---|
| Address | Chuo, Kurashiki-shi |
| Phone Number | +81-86-422-0542, Kurashikikan Tourist Information Center |
| Website | Website of sightseeing in Kurashiki |
| Price | Adults: 700 yen, Children: 350 yen (5 years old to elementary school students and younger) |
| Accepted means of payment | Cash only |
| Hours | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Closed | ･March to November: Second Mondays (operated if Monday is a national holiday) ･December to February: Operated only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays |
| Parking (Capacity) | Please use a nearby municipal parking lot. |
| Time required from the nearest station | From Kurashiki Station, 15 minutes on foot |
Travel Time: about 20 minutes by car
Mizushima Observatory
Mizushima Observatory
The night view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex seen from the Mizushima Observatory is a spectacular sight created by the lights of about 230 factories, including steel, oil, and food factories.
This fantastic view has been recognized as a “Night View Heritage of Japan” and one of Japan’s “100 Selected Night Views”, attracting many visitors.
| Facility Name | Mizushima Observatory |
|---|---|
| Address | Yobimatsu, Kurashiki-shi |
| Phone Number | +81-86-426-3411 |
| Website | Website of sightseeing in Kurashiki |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Parking (Capacity) | 4 vehicles |