Kurashiki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kurashiki, Japan

Kurashiki Half Day Private Tour with Nationally Licensed Guide

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a private, half-day tour of Kurashiki with a government-licensed, multilingual guide. The city's Bikan quarter offers the atmosphere of Amsterdam in Japan, with willow-edged canals, old wooden houses, and slim wooden boats. Kurashiki is also known for its textile heritage, specifically denim. Make the selection of your top activities from the list under "What to Expect" and your guide will customize a memorable tour for you.

See how the merchant class lived at the Ohashi House
Explore Kurashiki's textile heritage on Denim Street
Walk the canals of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Peruse the artwork at Japan's first museum of Western art

What's Included

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kurashiki

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide

Carlee_I, Mar 2024

Sato-san was very knowledgeable with many great stories!! It was a great tour for having only a day to spend in kurashiki, we were able to go see the things that interested us the most with her help.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your kind review. When we visited the museums, I was impressed by your enthusiastic appreciation of the exhibits. On the other hand, it was a shame that the weather was so bad, but we walked around a lot and it was fun. I hope that what you both saw and experienced in Kurashiki will have a positive impact on your future, which would bring great joy to me. Please make lots of good memories in Japan before returning home. Sato

We highly recommend Sato!

Lauren_H, Mar 2024

So great! I would highly recommend. We went places we didn’t even know where there and Sato kindly translated whatever we couldn’t understand. I so appreciated having her as a guide! Very knowledgeable and good company!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for such a kind review to me. It was fun to walk around all the town to look for denim. I was also happy you liked the art works in the museums and the atmosphere of Kurashiki. I hope that you brought denim as well as lovely memories back home. Be safe and well! Sato