The Bikan Historical Area in Kurashiki is a fun tourist destination with historical streets and many different shops to explore.
However, it can be difficult to stroll around the city with large or many bags...
When might you be carrying large luggage? Here are some possible scenarios:
- You came for a day trip to the Bikan Historical Area by train or bus.
- You are in Kurashiki for a business trip but want to take some time to explore the Bikan Historical Area.
- You plan to stay overnight, but your accommodation is not yet open.
- You drove here, but you are worried about leaving your luggage in the car due to the risk of theft.
- You bought too many souvenirs too early.
In such cases, if you could store your luggage in a coin locker, you would be able to enjoy sightseeing more freely.
However, if you are visiting the Bikan Historical Area for the first time, you may not know where the coin lockers are located.
So, here is a summary of the coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area!
Please use this as a reference when sightseeing in Kurashiki.
There are a total of 4 coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area
There are a total of 4 coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area.
▼ The locations are as follows:
- Kurashiki Museum of Natural History inside Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area
- Kurashiki City Art Museum
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
- Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office
- Kurashiki Civic Hall
All of them only accept coins for payment of usage fees.
Also, there are no change machines available, so be sure to prepare the necessary coins in advance.
Now, when it comes to actually using the coin lockers, don't you have the following thoughts?
- I would prefer a cheap coin locker if possible.
- Are there lockers that can fit large luggage like suitcases?
- I want to store my luggage for as long as possible.
I have looked into these points as well, so let's take a closer look at them one by one!
Recommended coin lockers by purpose
Cheap coin lockers
If you want to keep the usage fees low, I recommend the coin lockers at Kurashiki City Art Museum and Kurashiki Civic Hall.
The City Art Museum has 8 small lockers available for 100 yen.
Additionally, the Civic Hall has lockers in small, medium, and large sizes, all available for a flat rate of 100 yen!
Furthermore, both the City Art Museum and the Civic Hall will refund the 100 yen after use.
This effectively makes them free to use.
The downside of the City Art Museum is that it only has small-sized lockers and a limited number of them.
Since they are primarily for museum visitors, they may fill up quickly on holidays and may not be available for use.
The downside of the Civic Hall's coin lockers is that you have to walk a bit east from the Bikan Historical Area.
Also, while there are sizes from small to large, the number of lockers for each size is limited, and if there is an event at the Civic Hall, they may not be available for use.
The next cheapest option after the City Art Museum and Civic Hall is Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan.
The large size is 300 yen and the medium size is 200 yen, which is relatively inexpensive for coin lockers.
Since there are no small-sized lockers, you will have to use the medium size for smaller items.
However, the medium size at 200 yen is a cheap price comparable to that of a small locker.
It is also located within the Bikan Historical Area, making it a recommended option due to its good location.
Below, I have listed the coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area in order of the cheapest usage fees.
▼ Click on the facility name to check the desired coin locker.
- Kurashiki City Art Museum (100 yen, refundable after use)
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (flat rate of 100 yen, refundable after use)
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan (Medium: 200 yen, Large: 300 yen)
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area (Small: 200 yen, Medium: 300 yen, Large: 500 yen)
- Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office (Small: 300 yen, Large: 500 yen)
Coin lockers that can store large luggage like suitcases
You may also be concerned about whether you can store large luggage like a large suitcase.
The coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area only have lockers up to large size.
There are no extra-large or larger lockers.
Generally, large-sized coin lockers can accommodate suitcases with a capacity of 60 to 80 liters, suitable for 5 to 8 nights.
Please use this as a guideline.
Keep in mind that it may vary depending on the shape of the suitcase.
Below is the number of large-sized lockers available at the coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area.
▼ Click on the facility name to check the desired coin locker.
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area (4 lockers)
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan (4 lockers)
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (4 lockers)
- Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office (4 lockers)
The number of large-sized lockers around the Bikan Historical Area is limited.
If they are full and unavailable, you might consider using the coin lockers around JR Kurashiki Station.
Coin lockers that can be used for a long time
The coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area can all be used starting from 9 AM.
The latest you can use them is at Kurashiki Civic Hall.
You can use them until 10 PM.
Below, I have listed the coin lockers around the Bikan Historical Area in order of the latest closing time.
▼ Click on the facility name to check the desired coin locker.
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (until 10 PM)
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan (until 6:45 PM)
- Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office (until 5 PM)
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area (until 5 PM)
Coin lockers at Kurashiki Museum of Natural History inside Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area
From here, I will introduce each coin locker in detail.
▼ Kurashiki Museum of Natural History is located on the same premises as the Kurashiki City Central Parking Lot.
▼ There are coin lockers in the Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area located on the first floor here.
▼ The coin lockers are located in a spacious rest area with tables and chairs.
▼ You should be able to easily find the location of the coin lockers.
You can only access your luggage between 9 AM and 5 PM when the Tourist Rest Area is open, so please be careful.
Note that the small and medium sizes only accept 100 yen coins, while the large size lockers only accept 500 yen coins.
If you only have other coins or 1000 yen bills, you can ask the staff at the information desk inside the rest area to exchange them.
| Available Hours | 9 AM - 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Closed Days | December 29-31 |
| Sizes and Number of Lockers | Small: 8 Medium: 12 Large: 4 |
| Usage Fees (including tax) | Small: 200 yen Medium: 300 yen Large: 500 yen |
| Reference Link | Kurashiki Tourism Convention Bureau | Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area |
Coin lockers at Kurashiki City Art Museum
▼ Like the Kurashiki Museum of Natural History, the Kurashiki City Art Museum is also located on the same premises as the Kurashiki City Central Parking Lot.
▼ Upon entering the entrance door here, the coin lockers are immediately to your right.
▼ There are only 8 small-sized lockers available.
You can only access your luggage between 9 AM and 5:15 PM when the museum is open, so please be careful.
Note that only 100 yen coins can be used.
Additionally, the 100 yen will be refunded after use, making it effectively free to use.
| Available Hours | 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Closed Days | Monday (the following day if a holiday) |
| Size and Number | Small: 8 |
| Usage Fee (including tax) | Small: 100 yen (refunded after use) |
| Reference Link | Kurashiki City Art Museum |
Coin Lockers at Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
▼The coin lockers at Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan are located inside the exhibition room (main building).
▼It is located on the left side of the first floor of the main building, so it is easy to use if you enter through the entrance on the left side (west side) of the building.
▼The entrance is located directly opposite the building with the restroom.
▼The coin lockers were installed right at the entrance on the left side (west side) of the building.
Note that the usage hours for the coin lockers end earlier than the opening hours of Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan, so be careful when using them.
| Available Hours | 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Closed Days | December 29 - January 3 |
| Size and Number | Medium: 12 Large: 4 |
| Usage Fee | Medium: 300 yen Large: 500 yen |
| Reference Link | Kurashiki Monogatari-kan | Kurashiki Machidukuri Co., Ltd. |
Coin Lockers at Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office
▼There are also coin lockers at the Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office.
▼The coin lockers are located straight ahead as you enter the building, just past the entrance.
▼Note that while Kurashikikan is open until 6:00 PM, you must retrieve your belongings from the coin lockers by 5:00 PM, so please be careful.
| Available Hours | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Closed Days | Open year-round (hours may change during the New Year holidays) |
| Size and Number | Small: 16 Large: 4 |
| Usage Fee | Small: 300 yen Large: 500 yen |
| Reference Link | Kurashikikan (Tourist Information Office) | Kurashiki Tourism WEB |
Coin Lockers at Kurashiki Civic Hall
▼There are also coin lockers at Kurashiki Civic Hall.
The coin lockers are located on the first floor.
▼Please proceed diagonally right from the main entrance in the direction you are facing, and go to the right side of the stairs.
▼The coin lockers are located in the space at the end of the hallway.
The coin lockers at Kurashiki Civic Hall are all uniformly 100 yen.
Moreover, the 100 yen is refunded after use.
Only 100 yen coins are accepted, so please prepare them in advance.
Note that despite the size of the Civic Hall, the number of coin lockers is relatively small.
Therefore, during events, there is a high possibility that all lockers will be in use, so please be cautious.
| Available Hours | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Closed Days | Wednesday, New Year holidays |
| Size and Number | Small: 10 Medium: 6 Large: 4 |
| Usage Fee | Uniformly 100 yen (refunded after use) |
| Reference Link | Kurashiki Civic Hall - Arus Kurashiki |
List of Coin Lockers Around Bikan Historical Area
Here is a table summarizing the coin lockers located around Bikan Historical Area.
This excludes those located inside paid facilities or shops.
Map of Coin Lockers Around Bikan Historical Area
▼Here is a map (Google Maps) summarizing the coin lockers around Bikan Historical Area.
▼An illustrated map is also available.
List of Coin Lockers Around Bikan Historical Area
▼Next is a list of coin lockers around Bikan Historical Area. There are a total of 5 locations.
| Location | Available Days and Hours | Closed Days | Size, Number, and Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Kurashiki Museum of Natural History Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | December 29 - 31 | Small: 8 (200 yen) Medium: 12 (300 yen) Large: 4 (500 yen) |
| Kurashiki City Art Museum | 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM | Monday (the following day if a holiday) | Small: 8 (100 yen) (refunded after use) |
| Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan | 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM | December 29 - January 3 | Medium: 12 (300 yen) Large: 4 (500 yen) |
| Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Open year-round | Small: 16 (300 yen) Large: 4 (500 yen) |
| Kurashiki Civic Hall | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Wednesday New Year holidays | Small: 10 Medium: 6 Large: 4 Uniformly 100 yen (refunded after use) |
Conclusion
This article introduced the 5 coin lockers located around Bikan Historical Area.
Considering the location, usage hours, size, and number of lockers, I believe that the coin lockers at Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area are the most convenient.
When you visit Bikan Historical Area, please refer to this article.
