Things to do in Kurashiki

​I visited Kurashiki last Sunday and absolutely loved it! The town perfectly blends Edo-period charm with modern cafes. The atmosphere is lively yet incredibly relaxing. I highly recommend using this pass! It is incredibly worth it. You can redeem it for activities like the traditional canal boat ride, museum entries, or local snacks. It saves a lot of money and is super convenient.

This is one of the locations on Mount Jiuyu, see the picture.

Okayama Castle is located in Okayama Prefecture. It is also called Kuro Castle because the wall panels of the castle tower are painted black. It is also called Jinku Castle because of the golden roof and the golden animal head tiles on the top of the watchtower. From the Warring States Period to the Meiji Restoration, it was successively owned by the Ukita family, the Kobayakawa family, and the Ikeda family. The castle tower, the Tsukimi Turret, the Nishite Turret, and the Ishiyama Gate, which were built in the Momoyama style, have all been rated as national treasures of Japan. Okayama Castle is a five-story, six-story building and is one of the oldest castles in Japan.

Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were very few people, and no one needed to queue for any of the attractions. The facilities are a bit old, but the highlight is the Seto Inland Sea scenery. There's a direct loop bus from Kojima JR Station.

It is a very old park. The trees inside seem to be very old. When it is hot in summer, the place is filled with the sound of cicadas. There are rice fields and tea gardens. It should be even more beautiful in spring. After going out from the side door and walking across a bridge, Okayama Castle is on the other side of the river.

【View】Achi Shrine is the main temple of the Hongo School of the Shinshu sect of Judo, known as "Onishiyama". The area has been designated as a national historic site and has also been registered as a World Heritage Site. 【Fun】The building is full of national treasures and heavy sentences, and the impressive cathedral scattered over a vast area is impressive. The majesty of the national treasure Mikagedo will overwhelm you. It has one of the largest existing buildings from the Edo period. The procession outside is covered with 441 tatami mats, and the area is so large that more than 1,200 people can worship at the same time. 【Value for money】For some reason, it is a space that calms the mind. I was impressed by the magnificent sculpture of the bell tower (heavy sentence). I couldn't see the Hiunkaku (national treasure) because it was under restoration, but I was able to see precious photos during the construction.

There is a jeans street in Kurashiki, Japan, where you can buy many denim shirts, pants and bags, but unfortunately the prices are not cheap.

Wonderful !!! We stayed from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m. so much fun for kids and adults ! Nintendo zone was a blast ! Harry Potter zone is amazing ! Back to childhood ! Amazing experience! Lots of snacks and food that makes staying comfortable. Long queues though. Bu tot was a pleasure even to be there !