Sugō

The Sugō district extends through the central part of Kurashiki, featuring traditional wooden buildings along canals lined with willow trees.

During the Edo period, Sugō functioned as a major distribution center where merchants stored and traded rice in warehouses near the waterways.

The district maintains numerous original merchant houses from past centuries, with many transformed into museums displaying local crafts and artifacts.

Visitors can reach Sugō via a direct ten-minute walk from Kurashiki Station, following the marked pathways toward the canal district.

The district incorporates the Ohara Museum, established in 1930 as Japan's first private Western art museum, displaying works by European masters.

Location: Kurashiki Area

GPS coordinates: 34.62292,133.77431

Latest update: May 24, 2025 20:43