Unraveling Kurashiki’s history and culture under the theme of “water”
With a guide, we will stroll through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which still looks as it did 400 years ago. While unraveling its history and culture, we will cycle up the Kurashiki River to the Sakazu Water Distribution Pond. The Kurashiki River used to be a canal-like river with a wide channel, and takase-boats used to come and go. Today, part of the channel is culverted and flows underground. We will show you materials that reflect those days and give you a sense of the past and present.
The destination, the Sakazu Water Distribution Pond, is approximately 3 km away. During the tour, you will encounter many places of interest, such as a former entertainment district, a location highlighting Kurashiki as a transportation hub, and a former spinning factory.
At the Sakazu Water Distribution Pond, we will take a break at a nearby café and then proceed to the Sakazu kiln. There, potter Okamoto will explain the connection between Sakazu pottery and the river. We will then return the way we came and conclude the tour.
| Date & Time | ・ Booking Page for more information. |
|---|---|
| Guide | ・Shota Oura |
| Meeting place | ・Kurashiki City Tourist Resting Place.（倉敷観光休憩所） |
| Included | ・Guide Fee ・Rental fee for bicycle ・Insurance | Not included | ・Meals at “Mizube-no-Cafe Miyake Shoten Sakazu” or “Kurashiki Sabo Ouka” | Other Information | ・Please contact us regarding the participation of children between 6 and 9 years old. ・Please wear comfortable clothes that can protect you from the heat and cold. ・If you are a non-Japanese citizen, please be sure to inform us of your nationality in advance. ・Tours will be conducted in case of light rain（In case of rain on the day of the tour, we will consult with our guests to determine if the tour will be held or not.) ・There is no parking. ・Please bring enough water with you. ・Child seats for bicycles are not available. |
Option
An optional pottery experience at the Sakazu Pottery can be added.
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