Bikan Historical Quarter
Willow-lined canal of white-walled Edo warehouses turned cafés and galleries.
How to reach it
About 13 min walk from Kurashiki station. Arrive in Kurashiki via Local · 17m.
- From the station
- 13 min · 1.0 km
- Rail pass
- Japan Rail Pass
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Kurashiki
Ōhara Museum of Art
Japan’s first Western art museum, hanging El Greco and Monet in a neoclassical hall.
Achi Shrine
A hilltop shrine above the old town reached by stone steps through a wisteria arbour.
Kurashiki Ivy Square
A red-brick spinning mill wrapped in ivy, now craft workshops and courtyard cafés.
Other stops on the San’yō Coast & Miyajima
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Bikan Historical Quarter from Kurashiki station?
- About 13 min walk from Kurashiki station. Arrive in Kurashiki via Local · 17m.
- Is Bikan Historical Quarter covered by the Japan Rail Pass?
- The train journey to Kurashiki is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Bikan Historical Quarter is free.
- What else is there to see near Bikan Historical Quarter?
- Other sights in Kurashiki include Ōhara Museum of Art, Achi Shrine, Kurashiki Ivy Square.