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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
倉敷美観地区
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is an old townscape of white-walled warehouses and walls with a black-and-white 'sea cucumber' pattern. Many old townhouses are now shops and cafes. Cultural sites such as the Ohara Museum of Art and Ivy Square are in the area. You can easily spend a whole day walking here.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The area is lit up at night: April–September from sunset to 22:00, October–March from sunset to 21:00.
- Getting there
About 10–15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station.
By car, about 20 minutes from Kurashiki IC (Sanyo Expressway) or Hayashima IC (Seto Chuo Expressway).
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Drivers should use the Kurashiki municipal parking lot.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The area is crowded with tourists all year round, and you can easily spend a whole day walking around.
- Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
- Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Okayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Okayama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:52
- Sunrise06:28
- Dhuhr11:50
- Asr14:45
- Maghrib17:07
- Isha18:33
Times are calculated for Okayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Okayama.
Places to pray near Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Halal food near Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): okayama-japan.jp