Japan Heritage

Townscape of Shimotsui

Shimotsui Townscape Preservation District An old port town that prospered through Kitamaebune trade, pilgrimages to two shrines, and fishing. Working to revitalize the community to preserve its townscape

Front entrance of the Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum

Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum A Japan Heritage component cultural property that tells the story of the port town of Shimotsui and the Kitamaebune ships

Townscape along the Kurashiki River

Kurashiki Riverbank Traditional Buildings Preservation District A historic townscape that was among the first in Japan to undertake preservation. Its design features, including Kurashiki latticework and Kurashiki windows, are full of charm.

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Sakamoto Orimono Co., Ltd. The only maker of Sanada-himo in Kojima, carrying on the tradition of the world’s thinnest woven cord

Exterior of Nozaki's Historical Residence

Nozaki's Historical Residence A nationally designated Important Cultural Property where culture has continued for about 200 years, and one that Kurashiki City residents in particular should experience

Townscape of Tamashima: Townscape of the Nakagai-machi District

Tamashima Historic Townscape Preservation District A port town that flourished as one of the Seto Inland Sea’s leading commercial centers, known as “Naniwa of the West,” through trade in Bitchu cotton with Kitamaebune ships. The culture of the tea ceremony also took root in this town of merchants.

“Japan Heritage × Suinkyo” Outreach Lecture (held on May 22, 2025) — Students at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School Experience Suinkyo

“Japan Heritage × Suinkyo” Outreach Lecture (held May 22, 2025) Kurashiki Commercial High School students experience Suinkyo

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Kurashiki Suinkyo Preservation Society A civic group carrying on the tradition of Suinkyo, who have watched over Kurashiki’s festivals since the Edo period

I'll keep lining them up one after another.

Bara-zushi Seminar (held March 16, 2025) We learned about Kurashiki’s food culture through bara-zushi, a Japan Heritage component cultural property

Kurashiki Ivy Square

“Kurashiki Ivy Square” as an Architectural Structure A multi-purpose tourist facility created by renovating the factory buildings of KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD. (Kurashiki Architecture Journey Vol. 8)

The examination venue's appearance

I took the 2nd Kurashiki Japan Heritage Certification Exam I want to keep trying until I pass! A certification exam where you can learn the stories Kurashiki is proud of

Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft

Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft Sturdy and beautiful folk crafts from around the world and across the ages, used in everyday life