Kurashiki, Historical merchant district in Kurashiki, Japan.
The Bikan Historical Quarter extends along canals lined with white-walled buildings, willow trees, and stone bridges from the Edo Period.
During the Edo Period, Kurashiki functioned as a vital rice distribution center where merchants stored grain in warehouses before shipping through the canals.
The Ohara Museum of Art, established in 1930, houses a collection of European masterworks including paintings by El Greco, Monet, and Matisse.
Visitors can reach the historical district by taking a 10-minute walk north from JR Kurashiki Station through the modern shopping area.
Former rice storage buildings have transformed into museums, craft shops, and restaurants while maintaining their original architectural features.
Location: Okayama Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1927
Website: https://www.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp/
Part of: Okayama metropolitan area
Shares border with: Okayama, Tamano, Soja, Asakuchi, Yakage, Hayashima, Sakaide, Marugame
Website: https://city.kurashiki.okayama.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.58508,133.77211
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
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