Daruma (tumbling doll) is familiar as a good-luck doll of standing up if it tumbles like “A man's walking is a succession of falls.” from ancient time. Now in Tamashima district, only one producer exists, producing Daruma by old-fashioned way.

Daruma (tumbling doll) is familiar as a good-luck doll of standing up if it tumbles like “A man's walking is a succession of falls.” from ancient time. Now in Tamashima district, only one producer exists, producing Daruma by old-fashioned way.
Around 1850, Ota Tatsugoro made his wealth in iron manufacturing lived in Bicchu Aka-gun Sane village (currently Chiya, Niimi, Okayama prefecture). Tatsugoro purchased a good co...
After ‘sanbaisan’ – the worship of the god of agriculture, has taken place, Okayama prefecture holds its ‘taiko taue’ ceremony – an officially designated ‘Important intangible f...
Ibuki no Sato Ski area is the biggest one in Okayama. There are artificial making snow machines and snowing machines, various courses and a kids park. Everyone can enjoy skiing....
Around 1850, Ota Tatsugoro made his wealth in iron manufacturing lived in Bicchu Aka-gun Sane village (currently Chiya, Niimi, Okayama prefecture). Tatsugoro purchased a good co...
It is an event for guests to enjoy original lunch with so much local fresh food, created by 49 shops such as restaurants and local dishes’ shop in Kurashiki city, only for 1,620...
Murasuzume is a delicious specialty of Kurashiki. Sweet azuki bean paste from Hokkaido is delicately wrapped in a round crepe made with fresh eggs, making a ravioli like shape ...
It is a European-style comfortable hotel located at the street, along the white wall, where tradition and culture are passed down. Located in the center of Kurashiki Bikan Histo...
Kurashiki Ivy Square is a hotel that a building of a spinning factory was reused in 1974, as it was founded in 1889. It is a popular space with red bricks of ivy tangled for tou...
Ten minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki station. The hotel is located in three minutes on foot to Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, convenient for tourists. All guest room has o...
"Under the managemet of the Okayama Fishing Association, the freshest fish and seafood can be found at great price. You can also taste and purchase many seafood specialties, su...
It is a fish market managed directly by Okayama Fishery Cooperation in front of JR Kojima station. Lined up fresh seafood, processed goods for inexpensive price, it also has a d...
In the renovated storehouse of Edo era, exhibited are folk toys created around sites of Japan from Edo era until today. There are a gallery, a shop, and café around the courtyar...
In early March next year, the annual 'hina-matsuri' (‘doll festival’) will take place once again – each region of the country having its own distinctive take on it. Traditiona...
“Kurashiki Hina doll hopping” is held at 5 districts in Kurashiki city. To display Hina doll is an annual event to pray girls for healthy growth and happiness. In Kurashiki city...
“Kurashiki Spring Night Illumination” – Various Japanese lighting up around Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. The town are illuminated with beautiful lights. Every Saturday, K...
Muscat of Alexandria Kurashiki city is a well-known production area of grape. Particularly, Muscat of Alexandria is representative of high-class grape in Okayama. Funaho distri...
Daruma is a popular wish doll for healthy growth of a child or for success, and it is widely used and loved as a lucky charm for winning various elections. People started to ma...
Kurashiki Knotting are thick square rug, hand-woven with wool. They come in two sizes, 40cm x 40cm, and 32cm x 32 cm. Their thickness create excellent heat isolation, and a cu...