Half-Day Shared Tour at Kurashiki with Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Hiroyuki Hara, the famous Hara family that lived in Kurashiki for 400 years (Edo period), represents a deeper history of Kurashiki with an interpreter.

Speaking of the origin and history of Kurashiki, we will visit places in the Bikan Historical Quarter.

At the end of the tour, we will enter Cafe Ueda, established in 1972 and loved by the locals for a long time, you can talk with Hiroyuki Hara.

You will experience the "real Kurashiki" that you cannot find on the Internet.

You will be able to discover the charm of the Bikan Historical Quarter, which only locals who actually live in Kurashiki can talk about.

Let's learn more about Kurashiki from the city's history, not just sightseeing.

At the end of the tour, you will receive a wonderful souvenir.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guide fee

insurance

Cost of one drink at Cafe Ueda

Translator fee

Tiny gifts※Please let us know if there is anything you cannot eat due to allergies or other reasons.

Money offered to the gods.(Saisen) 10 yen per one prayer

Cost of food and beverages other than one drink at Cafe Weda

Admission to Ohara Museum of Art

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Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Not to be missed
Craig B,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We recently took this tour and our guide Hero with translator Kaiko provided an exceptional history lesson about the village. From the moment we started, it was clear that the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the area’s past. The tour covered a wide range of historical events, from its founding to more recent developments, with fascinating stories and details that really brought the village’s history to life. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the village’s history. It’s an enriching experience that’s well worth your time!
Feel Kurashiki!
Florencio J,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I picked this tour up on a whim because I had time to kill before my train. It was great. The tour is led by 2 locals whose families have been living in the area for generations. They share the history of the area from stories told by their parents and grandparents. The stories and the stroll through key areas of town was the perfect way to spend a few hours on a lazy Saturday afternoon!
Once upon a time…
Nigel D,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour is a must. Great care is taken to pass on knowledge of the the history and culture of the area, which I shall now always carry. Thank you 🙏
Delve into the local history of Kurashiki
Jane D,
Apr 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was a fascinating tour which gave us an insight to the great history of Kurashiki, delivered by two direct descendents of noble families if the area. A delightful and informative morning.
Lovely afternoon in Kurashiki
Erika P,
Jan 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Had an amazing time with Mr. Hara and Misa-san. Kurashiki is a lovely place and even more so if you are able to discover it with knowledgeable people explaining the story of the place and its traditions so well. We saw the most iconic places, some unexpected ones (The Igarashi Yumiko Museum!) and then we had a lovely chat in a cafe. I really liked this experience and I really recommend it, especially if you want to see a different reality from busy Kyoto or Osaka and spend some quality time in a lovely and traditional place. Mr. Hara and Misa-san were super warm and nice and made me feel so welcome. I also had the chance of meeting a young high school student interested in my home country, which was quite interesting as well.