Private Tour

Kurashiki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kurashiki!

The main attraction in Kurashiki is its atmospheric Bikan quarter, an area of historic buildings along an old willow-edged canal, laneways lined with old wooden houses and shops, and perfectly preserved Edo period mills. Visiting Kurashiki Bikan is like taking a step back in time!

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kurashiki

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Canals were built to allow boats and barges to navigate between the city's storehouses and the nearby port. A central section of the city's former canal system has been preserved in the Bikan Historical Quarter (倉敷美観地区, Kurashiki Bikan Chiku). The weeping willow trees that line the canal and the stone bridges that cross over the water make for a picturesque scene.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Ohara Museum of Art

The Ohara Museum of Art (大原美術館, Ōhara Bijutsukan) was Japan's first museum of Western art. It is a private museum consisting of three adjacent buildings next to the canal and a separate building located in Ivy Square. The Main Gallery building was constructed when the museum was founded, and features most of the museum's highlights. On display are masterpieces of Western art by Picasso, El Greco, Gauguin, Modigliani, Rodin, Klee, Pollock and Kandinsky among others. The artists in the collection span a wide variety of periods and nationalities. 1300 yen (includes entrance to the Kojima Museum)

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Kurashiki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Get Lost in Tokyo! (Shopping)
joiful314,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide, An was wonderful. She took me exactly where I wanted to go. And she is very knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo. She is very patient and believe me, that's not easy dealing with me. I am all over the place and a total mess, but An was very sweet and calming and very attentive to me and my needs. She was very good at explaining the trains and Metro system to me enough that I may be able to explore on my own tomorrow. And to top it all off, she carried MY BAGS the whole day. That was just above AND beyond anything I expected. I was nervous at first but An put me at ease the moment we met. She was absolutely FANTASTIC!
Worth visiting!
pepJAA,
Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the nicest tour guide to show us the lovely town Kurashiki is. Definitely recommend, especially if you want to experience some quiet after visiting hectic Osaka.
Fantastic shopping and day adventure
christinepZ3130UU,
Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yoko is a fantastic guide! Yoko was very accommodating and met us at the train and took great care of us all day! We had a wonderful lunch at her suggested restaurant and then set out on our day to Kojima. We were very impressed that Yoko had scouted the jeans Street prior to our tour and showed us the best shops. This tour from Osaka for young people would be so successful. We had a fantastic day! We would recommend Yoko and the tour to everyone!