- OKAYAMA PHOTO ALBUM -
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区)
The Bikan Historical Quarter in Kurashiki City is an area established based on landscape ordinance. Strictly speaking, it was selected as one of Japan’s “Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings”, “a preservation district for the group of traditional building in Kurashiki Riverbank in Kurashiki City” and the “Traditional Aesthetic Preservation District” which was established by ordinance of Kurashiki City. The “Kurashiki Riverbank” with its rows of willows which line Kurashiki River and the white earthen-walled warehouses are representative of the Bikan district. There are also cultural facilities and sightseeing spots standing side by side including Ohara Museum of Art.
0864263411
Details
- Address
- Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Chuou - Hon, Higashi-Achi [map]
- Area
- KurashikiArea
- Phone
- 0864263411
- Hours
- Free walking
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Okayama Areas
Overshadowed by Hiroshima to the west and the Kansai region to the east, Okayama is an easy spot to miss but a nature-rich gem where the Seto Inland Sea laps at its toes and peach and grape farms complete its interior. One of Japan's Three Great Gardens, Koraku-en in Okayama city is well worth a visit before progressing to Kurashiki, where preserved wooden Edo buildings line the picturesque canal.
