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10 Things to Do in Kurashiki City Kurashiki ( 倉敷市 ) is a city in the Okayama Prefecture, Japan . Kurashiki City was founded in 1928 during the early Showa period. It became a core city ( 中核市 ) in 2002. The kanji used for its name kura ( 倉 ) means storehouse and shiki ( 敷 ) means floor.  For those planning to visit the city to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Kurashiki City: Kurashiki City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Kurashiki City . So far, I have seen 4 unique manhole covers. It is common around the city. I have seen them all in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.   Kurashiki Pokemon manhole covers 2. Take a picture of the Kurashiki Pokemon manhole covers . There are 3 of them are installed in different parts of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. While the 4th featuring Lucario is installed near Washuzan 2nd Observation Deck. Momotaro’s Karakuri Museum 3. Check out the Momotaro’s Karakuri Museum ( 桃太郎のか...

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter ( 倉敷美観地区 ) is a preserved historic Edo period area in the heart of Kurashiki City. It is located in Central Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan .  Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Details Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a charming slice of Japan's Edo period preserved in Kurashiki City. It's famous for its picturesque Kurashiki River , flanked by graceful willow trees, and is honored as an Important Preservation District for its traditional buildings. In the 1600s, Kurashiki thrived as a key trading hub, and today, it still exudes a peaceful and historically rich ambiance. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture Explore a wealth of cultural treasures within the quarter, including the renowned Ohara Museum of Art showcasing international masterpieces, the nostalgic Kurashiki Ivy Square housed in a former textile factory, the Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft boasting ...