When walking around a town as a tourist, have you ever panicked because, for example, “My child suddenly says they need to use the toilet! Where is one?”
Parents raising children may have experienced this, of course, but you may also remember it from when you were a child yourself.
You want to take your time sightseeing, but it’s a problem if you suddenly need to use the toilet, isn’t it?
Adults can also suddenly feel unwell.
That’s why it’s good to know where the toilets are at tourist destinations.
So, here’s a roundup of toilets in and around Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area!
Please use this as a reference when visiting Kurashiki.
The information presented here was accurate when this article was published in January 2020. Please note that it may differ from current information.
Recommended Toilets in the Bikan Historical Area by Need
Toilets vary in their features, types, and condition, including how clean they are.
So, here are some recommended toilets for different needs.
Emergency! Find a Nearby Toilet
Here is a map showing places with toilets in and around Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area.
Tap a “toilet icon” on the map to open Google Maps.
If you’re in a hurry, use this map to find the nearest toilet.
You may also have other requirements, such as needing a diaper-changing table or a baby chair.
After the map, we’ve compiled “recommended toilets for different situations,” so please read on.
▼Here is a map of toilets around the Bikan Historical Area (Google Maps).
▼We’ve also prepared an illustrated map.
Toilets with Diaper-Changing Tables
Babies can’t control when they need to use the toilet, and they can’t change their own clothes.
That’s why it’s helpful to have somewhere convenient to change a baby’s diaper while sightseeing.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area have diaper-changing tables:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area
- Kurashiki Central Library (women’s restroom only)
- Kurashiki City Art Museum
- Public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex)
- Kurashikikan
- Public restroom east of Achi Shrine’s grounds in Tsurugatayama Park
- Kurashiki Community Center
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
- Kurashiki Ivy Square (inside the buildings only)
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (inside the building only)
Except for Kurashikikan, each had just one diaper-changing table, located in the multipurpose restroom.
If it’s in use, you’ll have to wait until it’s free.
At Kurashikikan, there is also a diaper-changing table in the nursing room on the second floor.
Toilets with Baby Chairs
We’ve introduced toilets with diaper-changing tables, but a diaper-changing table cannot be used as a baby chair (a seat for a baby while their parent uses the toilet).
Using one as a baby chair could lead to an accident, such as the baby falling.
So, it can be difficult when a parent with a baby needs to use the toilet and there’s no one else to watch the baby.
That’s where toilets with baby chairs come in handy.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area have baby chairs:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex)
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
- Kurashikikan
- Kurashiki Ivy Square (inside the buildings only)
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (inside the building only)
In all of these toilets, the baby chair was in the multipurpose restroom.
There is generally only one multipurpose restroom at each location, so if it’s in use, please wait until it’s free.
Toilets for Ostomates
Toilets equipped with facilities specifically for people with colostomies or urostomies also provide peace of mind for ostomates.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area are for ostomates:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
- Kurashikikan
- Kurashiki Ivy Square (inside the buildings only)
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (inside the building only)
All are located inside multipurpose restrooms.
Most locations have only one multipurpose restroom, so if it’s in use, you’ll need to wait until it’s free.
Wheelchair-Accessible Toilets
If you use a wheelchair, it’s convenient to have a toilet specifically designed for wheelchair users.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area are wheelchair accessible:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area
- Kurashiki Central Library (women’s restroom only)
- Kurashiki City Art Museum
- Public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex)
- Public restroom east of Achi Shrine’s grounds in Tsurugatayama Park
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan (there is a step at the entrance to the grounds)
- Kurashikikan
- Kurashiki Ivy Square (inside the buildings only)
- Floral Court
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (inside the building only)
All are multipurpose restrooms.
Many locations have only one multipurpose restroom, so if it’s in use, please wait until it’s free.
The restroom at Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan is wheelchair accessible, but note that there is a step at the entrance to the grounds.
Toilets with Many Fixtures
Tourist destinations get crowded with visitors on holidays and other busy days, and the toilets can be busy too.
At times like that, toilets with many fixtures are convenient because you can use one sooner.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area have many fixtures:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki Ivy Square (several toilets are distributed around the grounds)
- Floral Court
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (several toilets are distributed around the grounds)
Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot has particularly many fixtures, including both Japanese- and Western-style toilets.
Toilets with Clean Western-Style Toilets
Some people may prefer Western-style toilets to Japanese-style ones.
And, of course, it’s more reassuring to use a clean one.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area have clean Western-style toilets:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area
- Kurashiki Central Library
- Kurashiki City Art Museum
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
- Kurashikikan
- Kurashiki Ivy Square (inside the buildings)
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (inside the building)
Toilets inside facilities seem to be cleaner than public restrooms, as they are cleaned and maintained regularly.
Kurashikikan is recommended: it was just renovated in 2020, and it is conveniently located almost in the center of the Kurashiki River area.
Toilets with Clean Japanese-Style Toilets
Some people prefer Western-style toilets, while others may prefer Japanese-style ones.
In either case, it’s better to have a clean toilet.
The following toilets around the Bikan Historical Area have clean Japanese-style toilets:
- Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area
- Kurashiki Central Library
- Kurashiki City Art Museum
- Shinkei-en Garden
- Kurashiki Civic Hall (inside the building)
As with Western-style toilets, those inside facilities seem to be clean.
Toilets That Are Not Very Clean
Please note that the following toilets are not very clean:
- Public restroom north of the west approach to Achi Shrine (unisex)
- Public restroom in Tsurugata 2-chome Park, east of Kurashiki-Higashi Elementary School (unisex)
- Public restroom in front of the Kurashiki East Fire Brigade garage, east of the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum
None of them have many fixtures, either.
They may not be very clean because they are public restrooms and are difficult to maintain and clean.
What’s more, the toilets at the west approach to Achi Shrine and Tsurugata 2-chome Park are unisex.
That’s not ideal…
The large toilets were not only unclean, but also cramped.
Even the men’s urinals may make you hesitate a little.
It’s best to avoid them if possible, but they are usable in a pinch.
These toilets are best kept as a last resort for men who urgently need to urinate and can’t hold it.
There Are 18 Toilets in and Around Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area
From here, we’ll introduce the toilets in and around Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area.
Toilets Around Chuo-dori (Motomachi-dori)
Chuo-dori (Motomachi-dori) and its vicinity have the following five toilets:
- Kurashiki Central Parking Lot
- Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area inside the Kurashiki Museum of Natural History
- Kurashiki Central Library
- Kurashiki City Art Museum
- Public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex)
Of these, the four other than the public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex) are facilities on the same grounds.
The public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex) is across Chuo-dori from the four facilities.
Since these toilets are clustered together, it’s convenient to be able to quickly go to another one if one is occupied.
Toilets at Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot
▼The toilets at Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot are at the westernmost end (right side of the photo) of the building with the staff office.
▼In addition to men’s and women’s restrooms, there was also a multipurpose restroom.
▼ Floor plans for the men’s and women’s restrooms are also posted, which I think is very helpful.
▼ The accessible restroom is convenient, with facilities not only for wheelchair users but also for ostomates (people with an artificial anus or bladder), as well as a changing table.
The restroom at the Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot office is spacious and has the best facilities in the area around the Bikan Historical Area.
Its location also makes it the easiest restroom to use around the Bikan Historical Area.
| 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Available all day |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Accessible restroom | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot | Kurashiki Machizukuri Co., Ltd. |
Restrooms at the Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area inside the Kurashiki Museum of Natural History
▼ The Kurashiki Museum of Natural History is located in the northwest part of the grounds where the Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot is situated.
▼ The Kurashiki Tourist Rest Area is located on the first floor of the Museum of Natural History.
▼ There are restrooms inside the Kurashiki Tourist Rest Area.
▼ There are also vending machines and plenty of tables and chairs, so you can take a break as well as use the restroom.
▼ By the way, there was a stroller available to borrow in front of the restrooms at the Tourist Rest Area.
You can use a stroller by asking the staff at the information desk inside the Tourist Rest Area.
| Hours of use | 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | December 29–31 |
| Accessible restroom | No |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Kurashiki Tourism and Convention Bureau | Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area |
Restrooms at Kurashiki Central Library
▼ Kurashiki Central Library is in the building on the west side of the grounds where the Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot is located.
There are restrooms on the library’s first floor.
However, these restrooms are primarily for library users, so if possible, use the restrooms at the Central Parking Lot or Tourist Rest Area on the same grounds.
| Hours of use | Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sunday and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Mondays (open on the first Monday) Last Friday of each month (open in August and December) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29–January 4) |
| Accessible restroom | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Kurashiki Central Library |
Restrooms at Kurashiki City Art Museum
▼ Kurashiki City Art Museum is in the building south of the grounds where the Central Parking Lot is located.
There are restrooms on the museum’s first floor.
As with the library, these restrooms are primarily for museum visitors.
If possible, please use the restrooms at the Central Parking Lot or Tourist Rest Area on the same grounds.
| Hours of use | 9:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Mondays (if a holiday, the following day |
| Accessible restroom | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Kurashiki City Art Museum |
Public Restroom West of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex)
▼ There is a public restroom on the opposite side (east side) of the Kurashiki Municipal Central Parking Lot on Chuo-dori (Motomachi-dori).
It is just west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex), in a building on the sidewalk along Chuo-dori.
▼ The entrance is on the opposite side from the road (the east side).
▼ Although it is a public restroom, it has an accessible restroom and is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can enter.
The advantage of the public restroom west of the Ohara Museum of Art (Annex) is that it is easy to pop into while walking around town.
| Available hours | Available all day |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Accessible restroom | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
Restrooms around Hondori, Honmachi-dori, and Mt. Tsurugata
Next, we’ll introduce the restrooms around Kurashiki Hondori, Honmachi-dori, and Mt. Tsurugata.
There are four restrooms around Hondori, Honmachi-dori, and Mt. Tsurugata:
- Public restroom north of the west approach entrance to Achi Shrine
- Public restroom at Tsurugata 2-chome Park, east of Kurashiki-Higashi Elementary School
- Kurashiki Community Center
- Public restroom on the east side of the grounds of Achi Shrine in Tsurugatayama Park
Let’s take a look at each one.
Public restroom north of the west approach entrance to Achi Shrine
▼ Walk along “Ebisu Shopping Street” toward the Bikan Historical Area. Just where the arcade ends, you’ll find the west approach entrance to Achi Shrine.
The torii gate and stone steps make it easy to spot.
▼ There is a public restroom to the left (north) of the torii gate and approach entrance.
▼ Please note that this public restroom is for both men and women.
There are also few toilets, and they are not very clean.
| Available hours | Available all day |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Accessible restroom | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Notes | For both men and women |
Public restroom at Tsurugata 2-chome Park, east of Kurashiki-Higashi Elementary School
Kurashiki-Higashi Elementary School is located at the northern foot of Mt. Tsurugata.
▼ “Tsurugata 2-chome Park” is just east of the school, and there is a public restroom there.
▼ Please note that this public restroom is for both men and women.
There are also few toilets, and they are not very clean.
You can reach Tsurugata 2-chome Park by going north around the west side of Mt. Tsurugata.
From the Bikan Historical Area, you can also pass through Tsurugatayama Tunnel, where Kurashiki Community Center and Kanryuji Temple are located, and you’ll see Kurashiki-Higashi Elementary School straight ahead.
The park is just a short distance from there.
| Available hours | Available all day |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Accessible restroom | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Notes | For both men and women |
Restrooms at Kurashiki Community Center
▼ On the south side of Mt. Tsurugata along Honmachi-dori, at the intersection with the road leading to Kanryuji Temple and Tsurugatayama Tunnel, is Kurashiki Community Center.
▼ Restrooms are located on the first floor of Kurashiki Community Center.
However, it can get crowded when events are being held at the community center.
The restrooms are also primarily for community center users, so please use another restroom at those times.
| Available hours | Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays: 9:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday), December 28–January 4 |
| Accessible restroom | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Reference link | Kurashiki City Kurashiki Community Center |
Public restroom on the east side of the grounds of Achi Shrine in Tsurugatayama Park
The area at the summit of Mt. Tsurugata has been developed as Tsurugatayama Park.
▼ Achi Shrine, located on Mt. Tsurugata, is also part of Tsurugatayama Park.
▼ A public restroom is located just east of the grounds of Achi Shrine.
▼ There is a teahouse next to the public restroom (on the south side), which you can use as a landmark.
▼ One feature of this public restroom is that it also has an accessible restroom.
The interior and toilets were also relatively clean.
However, since it is on Mt. Tsurugata, you’ll need to climb the stone steps and slopes of the approach.
▼ The easiest route is to climb from the south approach along Honmachi-dori.
The public restroom east of Achi Shrine on Mt. Tsurugata is convenient if you’re visiting Achi Shrine or nearby, but may be difficult to use if you’re going there solely to use the restroom.
| Available hours | Available all day |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Accessible restroom | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Tsurugatayama Park | Kurashiki Tourism WEB |
Restrooms around the Kurashiki River
From here, we’ll introduce the restrooms around the Kurashiki River, the heart of sightseeing in the Bikan Historical Area.
There are five restrooms along the Kurashiki River:
- Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
- Ohara Museum of Art Crafts and Oriental Art Gallery
- Shinkei-en Garden
- Kurashikikan
- Public restroom in front of the Kurashiki East Fire Brigade garage, east of the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum
Let’s take a closer look at each one.
Restrooms at Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan
▼ Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan is a tourist facility located on the western side of the Kurashiki River.
Around 50 meters east of the “Bikan Historical Area Entrance” intersection on Chuo-dori.
▼The restroom is in the building in the northwest corner of the Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan grounds.
▼The restroom is in a separate building from the main building.
▼There is a map of the grounds, so check the restroom’s location when you enter.
▼Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan also has a multipurpose restroom.
The restroom is also wheelchair accessible, but please note that there are stairs and steps at the entrance to the Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan grounds.
| Hours of use | April–November: 9:00 a.m.–8:45 p.m. December–March: 9:00 a.m.–6:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | December 29–January 3 |
| Multipurpose restroom | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan | Kurashiki Machizukuri Co., Ltd. |
| Notes | The restroom is barrier-free, but there is a step at the entrance to the grounds |
Restrooms at the Ohara Museum of Art Craft and Oriental Art Gallery
▼The Ohara Museum of Art, one of the highlights of sightseeing in Kurashiki.
The Ohara Museum of Art is probably one of the first things that comes to mind when people think of the Bikan Historical Area.
South of the Ohara Museum of Art’s main building is a building called the Craft and Oriental Art Gallery.
▼Enter the grounds through the front entrance of the Ohara Museum of Art, then head south beside the statue on the right (west) side of the main building.
▼Continue straight alongside the main building. The building at the end is the Craft and Oriental Art Gallery.
There is a restroom in the Craft and Oriental Art Gallery.
▼The restroom is in the same building as the Craft and Oriental Art Gallery, but has a separate entrance.
This means you can use it conveniently without entering the Craft and Oriental Art Gallery.
You do not need to pay the admission fee for the Ohara Museum of Art, either.
| Hours of use | 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Mondays, December 28–31 |
| Multipurpose restroom | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Reference link | Ohara Museum of Art |
Restrooms at Shinkei-en Garden
▼Shinkei-en Garden is a garden south of the Ohara Museum of Art grounds.
▼Highlights include the Japanese garden and the traditional Japanese-style building “Keikendo.”
There is a restroom inside Keikendo, which is open for use.
There are two restrooms.
▼One of them is unisex.
▼The other restroom is separated by gender.
Admission to Shinkei-en Garden is free.
▼You can also reach the Ohara Museum of Art Craft and Oriental Art Gallery from Shinkei-en Garden.
After passing through the gate of Shinkei-en Garden, go left (south) to reach Keikendo, or right (north) to reach the Craft and Oriental Art Gallery.
| Hours of use | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | December 29–January 3 |
| Multipurpose restroom | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Reference link | Shinkei-en Garden | Kurashiki Tourism WEB |
Restrooms at Kurashikikan
▼Kurashikikan is a tourist information facility located roughly midway along the Kurashiki River.
This wooden Western-style building from the Taisho period was once used as the Kurashiki Town Office. After the office moved, the building was repurposed as a tourist information center.
▼In February 2020, renovation work on Kurashikikan was completed, and it reopened.
Admission to Kurashikikan is free, and there are toilets inside.
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round (hours may change during the year-end and New Year holidays) |
| Multipurpose toilet | Yes |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| Reference link | Kurashikikan (Tourist Information Center) | Kurashiki Tourism WEB |
| Notes |
Public Toilet in Front of the Kurashiki-Higashi Fire Brigade Garage, East of the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum
▼Across the Kurashiki River from Kurashikikan is the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum.
Like Kurashikikan, it is located in the center of the area along the Kurashiki River.
It is just across the bridge called Nakabashi Bridge from Kurashikikan.
Immediately to the east of the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum is the fire brigade garage of the Kurashiki-Higashi Division of the Kurashiki City Fire Brigade.
▼There is a public toilet next to the fire brigade garage.
It is right between the Kurashiki Archaeological Museum and the bean snack shop Mamekichi Honpo.
It is also located at the western end of Horiato-dori.
▼The public toilet in front of the Kurashiki-Higashi Fire Brigade garage is set slightly below ground level, giving it a semi-basement-like appearance.
▼So you go down a few steps to enter.
There were relatively few toilets, and they did not seem very clean.
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Multipurpose toilet | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
Toilets in the Southern and Eastern Parts of the Bikan Historical Area
Finally, we’ll introduce the toilets in the southern and eastern parts of the Bikan Historical Area.
There are four toilets in the southern and eastern parts of the Bikan Historical Area:
- Kurashiki Ivy Square
- Floral Court
- Kurashiki Civic Hall
- Geibunkan Hall
We’ll introduce them in order.
Toilets at Kurashiki Ivy Square
▼Kurashiki Ivy Square is a complex that makes use of the former site of the Kurashiki Magistrate’s Office and KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD..
It is a complex with accommodation and souvenir shops.
It is known for its buildings with brick walls covered in ivy.
The grounds of Kurashiki Ivy Square are extensive, with several toilets both outdoors and inside the facilities.
The grounds are large, so refer to the map.
▼The easiest toilet to use is the one just inside the gate on the west side (along Kinenbi-dori).
▼Go through the gate along Kinenbi-dori and continue straight.
▼At the spot shown in the photo below, turn right (south). There is a toilet sign.
▼Then you’ll see the building with the toilets.
There is one more outdoor toilet.
▼Enter through the gate along Kinenbi-dori and continue straight. Walk straight past the left (north) side of the entrance to the main building of Kurashiki Ivy Square.
▼Then you’ll see a building with toilets on your left (north).
▼There were also several toilets inside the main building of Kurashiki Ivy Square.
The toilets inside the building were very clean and well maintained.
There are also wheelchair-accessible toilets and multipurpose toilets inside the building.
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Days unavailable | Available year-round |
| Multipurpose toilet | Yes (inside the building only) |
| Barrier-free access | Yes (inside the building only) |
| Reference link | Official Kurashiki Ivy Square Website |
Toilets at Floral Court
Floral Court is an annex of Kurashiki Ivy Square, located just to its east.
It is situated between Kurashiki Ivy Square and Kurashiki Civic Hall.
▼A small building adjoins the south side of the Floral Court building; this is the toilet.
▼Go down the stairs to reach the men’s toilet, and up the stairs to reach the women’s toilet.
The toilets at Floral Court are outside the building entrance, making them convenient to use.
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Accessible toilet | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Reference link | Annex Floral Court | Banquets and Meetings | Official Kurashiki Ivy Square Website |
Toilets at Kurashiki Civic Hall
▼Kurashiki Civic Hall is one of Kurashiki’s go-to venues for large events such as concerts.
Kurashiki Civic Hall has toilets both outdoors and inside the building.
▼The outdoor toilets are in the Civic Hall parking lot, on the east side of the building.
▼If you’re unsure, check the guide map.
▼Being outdoors, they should be easy to use.
▼There are toilets on the first and third floors inside the Civic Hall.
There are guide maps inside the building, so use them as a reference.
The toilets inside the building are wheelchair accessible, and there is also an accessible toilet.
However, during events, the venue gets extremely crowded.
There will also be many people using the toilets, so plan accordingly.
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Closed | Wednesdays and the year-end/New Year holidays |
| Accessible toilet | Yes (inside the building only) |
| Barrier-free access | Yes (inside the building only) |
| Reference link | Kurashiki Civic Hall – Ars Kurashiki |
Toilets in the Geibunkan Hall Plaza
Geibunkan Hall is a multipurpose hall and event venue located south of the Bikan Historical Area.
It is well known as the venue for the Oyama Meijin Cup Kurashiki Toka Tournament, and the grounds also include the Oyama Memorial Hall and Cafe Geibunkan.
▼Geibunkan Hall has a spacious plaza, and the grounds are extensive.
▼There is a small building north of Geibunkan Hall, on the north side of the plaza, with toilets inside.
▼The toilets are right beside the bicycle parking area.
There aren’t many stalls, but the advantage is that you can use them casually, much like public toilets.
There are also toilets inside the building, but they can only be used when it is open.
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Closed | Wednesdays and the year-end/New Year holidays |
| Accessible toilet | No |
| Barrier-free access | No |
| Reference link | Kurashiki City Geibunkan Hall – Ars Kurashiki |
List of Toilets Around the Bikan Historical Area
Here is a table of the toilets around the Bikan Historical Area.
It includes only toilets that are free to use, excluding those inside paid facilities and shops.
List of Toilets Around the Bikan Historical Area
▼The following table lists the toilets around the Bikan Historical Area. There are 18 in total.
| Location | Hours | Closed | Accessible / barrier-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurashiki City Central Parking Lot | Open 24 hours | Open year-round | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes |
| Inside Kurashiki Museum of Natural History Kurashiki City Tourist Rest Area | 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | December 29–31 | Accessible: No Barrier-free: Yes |
| Kurashiki Central Library | Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Mondays (open on the first Monday of the month) Last Friday of each month (open in August and December) Year-end/New Year holidays (December 29–January 4) | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes |
| Kurashiki City Art Museum | 9:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. | Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes |
| Public Toilet, west of Ohara Museum of Art (Annex) | Open 24 hours | Open year-round | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes |
| Public Toilet, north of the west approach to Achi Shrine | Open 24 hours | Open year-round | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No (unisex) |
| Public Toilet, Tsurugata 2-chome Park, east of Kurashiki-Higashi Elementary School | Open 24 hours | Open year-round | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No (unisex) |
| Kurashiki Community Center | Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays: 9:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. | Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) December 28–January 4 | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No |
| Public Toilet, east side of the grounds of Achi Shrine, Tsurugatayama Park | Open 24 hours | Open year-round | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes (unisex) |
| Kurashiki City Kurashiki Monogatari-kan | April–November: 9:00 a.m.–8:45 p.m. December–March: 9:00 a.m.–6:45 p.m. | December 29–January 3 | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes (step at the entrance to the grounds) |
| Ohara Museum of Art, Craft and Oriental Art Gallery | 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Mondays December 28–31 | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No |
| Shinkei-en Garden | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | December 29–January 3 | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No |
| Kurashikikan | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Open year-round | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes |
| Public Toilet in front of the Kurashiki East Fire Brigade Equipment Depot, east of Kurashiki Archaeological Museum | Open 24 hours | Open year-round | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No |
| Kurashiki Ivy Square (outdoor and indoor) | 8:00 a.m.–around 10:00 p.m. | Open year-round | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes (inside the building only) |
| Floral Court, Kurashiki Ivy Square Annex | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Open year-round | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No |
| Kurashiki Civic Hall (outdoor and indoor) | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Wednesdays Year-end/New Year holidays | Accessible: Yes Barrier-free: Yes (inside the building only) |
| Geibunkan Hall Plaza | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Wednesdays Year-end/New Year holidays | Accessible: No Barrier-free: No |
From the Writer
Around the Bikan Historical Area, the number of free toilets is limited if you exclude those inside shops and paid facilities.
Considering the location, size, facilities, cleanliness, and barrier-free access, I think the best toilet is the one in the attendant’s building at the Kurashiki City Central Parking Lot.
If you visit the Bikan Historical Area, be sure to use this article as a reference.
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