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This tour is a walking experience set in Kurashiki, a town that flourished through the textile and spinning industry. It shines a spotlight on the passionate local people who continue to carry these traditions and ways of living into the future.

Visit Kojima, known as the “birthplace of Japanese-made jeans,” and dive into the region’s renowned denim processing techniques. Learn how Kojima’s textile industry evolved from traditional local products to producing Japan’s very first domestically made jeans in 1965. Afterward, tour WHOVAL’s processing factory and try your hand at creating your own custom denim tote bag using real techniques such as whiskering and distressing. Finally, explore Kojima Jeans Street and find your perfect pair of jeans from among its many unique shops!

Experience a warm tea hospitality hosted by the current owner of Ogawara Kimono Shop, a business with a 150-year history. Enjoy a relaxing tea ceremony in a charming traditional Japanese house located just a short distance from the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

Ms. Yuko Kirakudo, the 7th generation owner of a tea ceremony equipment shop established over 150 years ago in Tamashima, the town of tea, will teach us about tea ceremony. The experience begins with a tour of the garden before entering the tea room. In the tearoom, you will learn the names of tea utensils and tea ceremony manners. Why don't you taste the tea prepared by yourself?

We make the restaurant reservations for you. When making a reservation for this product, please provide the name and address of the restaurant of your choice and the desired time of use (first to third choice).

This is a bicycle tour of Kitagi Island, an island of stones. The tour includes a visit to Chobako, which was created by quarrying, and Former Movie Theater the Hikari Cinema and lunch at the 120-year-old ryokan Amanoya, featuring seafood from the Kitagi island area.

This plan allows you to freely explore Kurashiki City by rental bicycle♪ You can rent a bicycle at any time during the rental period. (Open from 10:00 to 18:00)