Japan Heritage
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Kurabo Memorial Hall Also recognized as Japan Heritage, Kurabo’s corporate museum tells the story of Japan’s spinning industry and the history of Kurashiki
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Yuga Shrine Honmiya The head shrine of yakuyoke (warding off misfortune) on Mt. Yuga. A historic shrine known for the “dual pilgrimage” with Kotohira-gu Shrine
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Japan Heritage Festival in Kurashiki (held October 25 and 26, 2025) We discovered, learned about, and experienced 104 stories from across Japan
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Japan Heritage Festival in Kurashiki Opening Ceremony (held October 25, 2025) Connecting Local Heritage to the Future
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Kurashiki Byobu Festival (held October 18 and 19, 2025) A seasonal autumn tradition featuring works by local high school and university students, along with new initiatives such as audio navigation
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Japan Heritage Festival in Kurashiki Excursion: “The ‘White’ and ‘Blue’ That Color Kurashiki” (held October 26, 2025) A day trip to visit Kojima’s constituent cultural properties and experience craftsmanship
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Yata Otsuka Burial Mound A must-see for kofun fans! A historic site with one of Japan’s largest stone chambers, preserved for 1,400 years
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Tracing the “Textile Products” That Helped Develop Kurashiki The Roles of Sanada Himo, Tatami Edging, Jeans, and School Uniforms in Building a Textile Town
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Kusudo House A Meiji-era merchant house registered as Okayama Prefecture’s first Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure)
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Yugasan Rendai-ji Temple, a Temple of Protection from Misfortune and Flowers A historic temple in Kojima where visitors can find peace of mind, guided by Fu-chan, the temple cat
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A culture of appreciating folk crafts that still thrives in Kurashiki We traced the history of how mingei took root in Kurashiki
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Held on 10/25 (Sat) & 26 (Sun) Japan Heritage Festival in Kurashiki The 10th anniversary of Japan Heritage. An event bringing together all 104 regions whose stories have been recognized across Japan at Kurashiki Ivy Square
