When you go to a bookstore, you often see the travel guidebook "Kotorippu" in the travel section.
The event "Kotorippu Okayama・Kurashiki City Walking Stamp Rally" in collaboration with Kurashiki City and Okayama City will be held for a limited time.
This event is a project that anyone with a smartphone can participate in.
I also walked around the Bikan Historical Area to collect digital stamps.
Overview of Kotorippu Okayama・Kurashiki City Walking Stamp Rally
The Kotorippu Okayama・Kurashiki City Walking Stamp Rally is a project where you visit the "Stamp Collection Spots" listed in the Kotorippu booklet and collect digital stamps with your smartphone, making your trip to Kurashiki and Okayama even more enjoyable.
The period is from July 15, 2023, to September 18, 2023.
A total of 44 spots in Kurashiki City and Okayama City are included, with 18 spots in Kurashiki City.
The following spots are included:
- Ohara Museum of Art
- Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft
- Kurashiki Ivy Square
- Kurashiki Coffee House
- Hayashi Genjuro Pharmacy Museum
- Heisui-ken
- Kurashiki Canvas Bikan Historical Area Store
- Nyotakudo
- Toworu Folk Craft Store
- Machiya Cafe Miyake Shoten
- cafe 2MUG (closed on July 31, 2023)
- Yuurin-an
- Kurashiki Momoko Main Store
- YAMAU coffee stand
- Trattoria Homemade Soba Takenoya
- Ryokan Kurashiki Restaurant
- Candle Taku Watanabe Residence
- Restaurant Hachikenzura
Some facilities may require an entrance fee, and some stores may require a purchase to obtain stamps. If you are unsure, please check with the facility you are visiting.
Depending on the number of stamps collected, you can apply for luxurious prizes such as a set of original masking tape or a pair of tickets for Kurashiki Afternoon Tea.
My Experience Participating in Kotorippu Okayama・Kurashiki City Walking Stamp Rally
I actually experienced the Kotorippu Okayama・Kurashiki City Walking Stamp Rally.
This time, let's visit three spots in the Bikan Historical Area.
Getting the Kotorippu Booklet
First, let's go get the Kotorippu booklet that lists the participating stores.
The Kotorippu booklet can be obtained at Kurashikikan Tourist Information Office and other locations.
If you find that they are already out of stock and you can't get one, don't worry.
All participating stores are listed on the official website, and if you have a smartphone, you can participate in the stamp rally.
First Stamp Collection Spot
The first spot is Ohara Museum of Art.
The stamp collection spot at Ohara Museum of Art is located immediately to the left upon entering the building.
Access the official website and scan the QR code!
Once the scan is successfully completed, a screen like this will appear, and you will get the stamp.
Photography is prohibited inside the museum, but you can take pictures in front of this building.
I took a photo to commemorate getting the stamp.
This is a spot that truly represents Ohara Museum of Art, making it a memorable photo from your visit to the Bikan Historical Area.
Second Spot: Nyotakudo
Let's continue to the next spot.
Next, we will head to Nyotakudo, famous for its masking tape.
Passing by the area where masking tape and postcards are sold, I discovered a QR code as I headed to the register.
Let's scan it right away.
As I searched for my favorites while wandering through the closely arranged products, I might end up at the register with many favorites by the time I reach the spot.
Final Spot: YAMAU coffee stand
Now, let's head to the final spot, YAMAU coffee stand.
The coffee stand features a logo with a mountain on top of the katakana character "ウ".
As soon as you enter, I discovered a spot near the register where you place your order!
I will scan the QR code.
After visiting three digital spots, I started to feel a bit tired, so I decided to take a break here.
I ordered a Spanish latte.
Since the product name was unfamiliar, I wondered what kind of product it was. Looking at the menu, I found out that it is a sweet café latte with condensed milk.
When I tried it, the soft sweetness of the condensed milk complemented the rich flavor of the coffee beans, and I finished it quickly.
Get 3 stamps! (You can apply for Prize C)
Since I visited three spots, I can apply for Prize C, which requires two or more stamps.
The spots range from restaurants to cafes and shops selling souvenirs, so you can either visit them in a balanced way or focus on a gourmet journey, allowing for various ways to enjoy.
This "Cotrip Okayama/Kurashiki Town Walk Stamp Rally" has an interesting background. How did it come to be?
I interviewed Maki Koji from the Kurashiki City Tourism Division and Sugioka Rena.
Data on the Cotrip Okayama/Kurashiki Town Walk Stamp Rally
| Name | Cotrip Okayama/Kurashiki Town Walk Stamp Rally |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 15, 2023 - September 18, 2023 |
| Location | Bikan Historical Area, Okayama City |
| Participation Fee (including tax) | Free (with conditions such as purchasing products at some stores) |
| Website | Cotrip Okayama/Kurashiki Town Walk Stamp Rally |
