Region “Kurashiki”

Mr. Yanaka and Mr. Sakoda from the Cultural Properties Protection Division

Digital Stamp Rally Through Historic Preservation Districts A new way to explore history. Enjoy a “journey through historic preservation districts” with your smartphone in hand.

Kurashiki Sonouchi Bon Odori (held on August 16, 2024) A new festival challenge that anyone can enjoy dancing at—someday, we can make it happen!

Kurashiki Sonouchi Bon Odori (held on August 16, 2024) A new festival challenge that anyone can enjoy dancing at—coming soon!

Overlooking the Kurashiki River

Strolling around town in a denim kimono We rented denim kimono at Kurashiki Kimono Komachi and took a walk through the Bikan Historical Area

The 68th Ohara Magosaburo and Soichiro Memorial Lecture: “Art History and Cross-Cultural Exchange—from ‘Art on the Move’ to the Ohara Special Exhibition”

The 68th Ohara Magosaburo and Soichiro Memorial Lecture: “Art History and Cross-Cultural Exchange—from ‘Art on the Move’ to the Ohara Special Exhibition” (held July 26, 2024) An open lecture for the public; no reservation required and anyone may attend

An organizing committee member holding a promotional flyer

Held on 9/29 (Sun) 19th Kurashiki Citizens’ Tea Gathering Come as you are in casual clothes! Enjoy comparing matcha and seasonal original Japanese sweets

Craft Beer Glasses (held July 27 and 28, 2024) A craft beer festival. Sample craft beers from inside and outside the prefecture in the summer evening breeze.

Craft Beer Glasses (held July 27–28, 2024) A craft beer festival. Compare craft beers from inside and outside the prefecture in the summer evening breeze

Ohara Museum of Art Special Exhibition Director Miura

Interview with Atsushi Miura, Director of the Ohara Museum of Art A special exhibition he curated himself: the ideas behind it and his curiosity as a researcher

The 44th Kurashiki Mirai K-juku

The 44th Kurashiki Mirai K-juku / Letters from Kojima Torajiro as a Student (held on July 13, 2024) Behind Kojima Torajiro’s breakthrough and representative works, which had remained unknown until now

Held through Monday, September 30 Kurashiki Afternoon Tea × MITSUI OUTLET PARK Kurashiki Special Event Get special offers and enjoy shopping after afternoon tea

Candle-Making Experience at TAKAHASHIGAWA TRAVEL: Create your very own one-of-a-kind Momotaro or ogre candle.

Candle-Making Experience at TAKAHASHIGAWA TRAVELMake your own one-of-a-kind Momotaro or ogre candle

ASTORO Cafe A place where you can talk things over casually. Kurashiki Seiryo High School student Ryota Kunimoto created a place for exchange among people under 30

Staff member holding a flyer

Held 7/26 (Fri)–9/1 (Sun) The Complete Noboru Baba Exhibition: Drew, Created, and Had Fun, Nyago! Enjoy the summer art museum together, children and adults alike