If you get lost in sightseeing plan for your first trip to Okayama, how about this course?
From Korakuen, one of the three great gardens in Japan, to the Bikan historical quarter of Kurashiki, it is a plan to tour the famous places you want to go!
11:00
First, order a denim suit!
-Roadhouse
Choose denim fabric,decide the design,measure,,, While enjoying the process unique to the order, denim style of your own commitmentLet’s order a cake!
We will proceed while consulting with the staff, so do not hesitate to ask questions and requests!
Your time will be about 2 hours
30min
13:00
Lunch
Koraku-en Garden Shikisai
Located in the outer garden of Korakuen, it is a Okayama local cuisine restaurant that is also used for wedding ceremonies and Buddhist memorial services.
For lunch, there is a menu such as Okayama’s specialty bara sushi, tea soba, and anago ju.
【駐車場】
後楽園駐車場を利用
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2～3 min
14:00
One of the 3 gardens in Japan
Korakuen Garden
It is a scenic daimyo garden and has a three・star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
The spacious garden with seasonal flowers is a different world that you can’t think of in the city.It is a stroll-style garden, and the scenery changes with each walk, so I would like you to refresh by strolling to every corner as much as time allows.
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2～3 min
Just across the Tsukimi Bridge
15:30
Black Castle Tower “Crow Castle”
Okayama-jo Castle
After a major renovation of Reiwa, it reopened in 2022.
This castle was built by Hideie Ukita, a vassal of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and is one of the 100 best castles in Japan.The clapboard of the castle tower is painted with black lacquer, and it is also called “Ujo” because it looks like a wet feather color of a crow when it hits the sun.
From the top floor of the castle tower, you can see Asahikawa below and 360-degree views of Okayama Korakuen and the city.
【駐車場】
・後楽園も一緒に行く場合＝後楽園の駐車場利用
・岡山城だけに行く場合＝烏城公園駐車場利用
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60 min
18:00
to the inn tonight.
-Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata
Located on the banks of the Kurashiki River in the center of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, it is the oldest historical building in Kurashiki along with the Ohara and Ohashi residences, which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.
You can enjoy the scenery of Setouchi and the mountains and the sea while looking at the scenery of the courtyard that changes with the seasons and the street of the white wall of the bikan historical quarter in a tasteful building steeped in history though it is small.Please relax slowly while tasting dishes using happiness.
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-Night walks
The Bikan quarter is also beautifully lit up by the lights after dusk.
Surrounded by gentle light, Kurashiki lattice and white-walled buildings are reflected in the river surface of the Kurashiki River in a fantastic way.It is also the real pleasure of staying at an inn in the Bikan historical quarter that you can take a leisurely walk at your favorite time.
※Most restaurants and souvenir shops are closed, so the SHOP tour is to look forward to the next day!
10:00
Beautiful White-walled townscape
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki’s bikan historical district is world famous as a beautiful white-walled townscape with history and art.
The traditional buildings and the retro-modern scenery along the Kurashiki River make it feel good no matter where you take pictures in the background.
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-Use of nearby paid parking
lot -Discount service available at purchase amount
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Recommended Spot in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
｜Ohara Museum of Art
Japan’s first private Western art museum.Many famous Western paintings such as El Greco’s Annunciation, Monet’s Water Lilies, Renoir and Gauguin are on display.
If you are not interested in art, we would like you to stop by because the building of the museum itself is art.
｜Denim Street
There are shops of jeans and denim goods, and shops of takeout gourmet.Its gourmet is also denim color, denim soft cream,denim man, denim burger, ,,etc Please relish the memories of denim travel by all means.
When I saw it, I said, “Eh.。。But when I eat a bite, “Ah!It’s delicious!”
｜Kurashiki-kan Tourist Information Center
Free rest areas include vending machines, coin lockers and toilets.It is a Western-style wooden building built as Kurashiki Town office in Taisho 6 years.
It is also the location of the movie “Rurouni Kenshin”
｜Momoko Kurashiki
A cafe where you can taste parfait, crepes, juice, etc. using luxury seasonal fruits from Okayama, the fruit kingdom.
There are 3 stores in the Bikan historical quarter, each with elaborate interior and menu.
The regular afternoon tea is also popular, so you’ll be lucky if it overlaps with the time of your trip.
｜Yurin-an
A popular kominka cafe among locals.”Happiness pudding” and “Tamagokake rice” using local ingredients are the signboard menu.
Depending on the time of day, you can line up, but in the tasteful bikan quarter, you can go up to the tatami room of an old house and take a break at the shabu-dai.I think it is between.
｜Hand-baked senbei An
A long-established hand-baked senbei shop that is popular for eating and souvenirs.
In addition to round and square senbei, there are also wet senbei skewered like yakitori.
If you stand in front of a wide variety of showcases, you will get a glimpse.
40 min
15:00
The 360m beautiful corridor is a must-see
Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
A shrine related to the legend of Momotaro.
The solemn main hall and haiden are designated as national Treasures, adopting the architectural style of Kibitsu-zukuri, the only one in Japan.
After all, the beautiful 360m corridor from the main shrine is a must-see.
It is also a filming location for the movie “Burning Sword” and the NHK/BS drama “The clan of the Inugami family
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Did you enjoy “Okayama Denim Journey”?
When you buy souvenirs, let’s get home.
Be careful on the way home!
Fin
⋯ Such an amazing time ⋯
We will carefully tailor the “Okayama denim suit” that you ordered.
We will deliver it to your home when it is finished
, so please look forward to it!
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- Denim Travel Support to Okayama
If you have any questions or concerns after making a reservation at the Roadhouse, please feel free to contact us by phone.
I want to change the reservation time a little
How long does it take from the nearest station to the shop?
etc…
If you tell us “It is〇〇 that you are making a reservation on the day“, we will guide you smoothly.
Unlike travel agencies, we can not respond to detailed questions such as sightseeing spots, but when you come to Okayama to order a denim suitIf you have any concerns or questions, we will support you.
TEL:086-244-4441
受付時間：10時～18時（水曜定休日）
– A lovely denim journey that will remain in your memory ―