倉敷美観地区vlog｜本当は教えたくない居酒屋、昼と夜の雰囲気や見どころ、おすすめホテルを徹底解説✨

倉敷美観地区vlog｜本当は教えたくない居酒屋、昼と夜の雰囲気や見どころ、おすすめホテルを徹底解説✨

The Kurashiki Bikan historical area spreads along the Kurashiki River A historical city that once flourished with merchants White-walled warehouses still quietly preserve the memory of its prosperity. A unique atmosphere created by the intersection of past and present The calm flow of time reflected on the river surface And at night, enjoy a perfect drink at a hidden gem of a pub. This video will delve into the charm of the Kurashiki Bikan district. Let’s start the main content. Hello everyone, Kokeshi Travel here. Today, we’ve come to Kurashiki City, the second largest city in Okayama Prefecture. Located in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture, it’s a core city known for its white-walled Bikan district and the Seto Ohashi Bridge. It’s also famous for Kurashiki denim, known to every fashion enthusiast. This time, we’re visiting the “Bikan district” of Kurashiki City. The nearest station, “Kurashiki Station,” is about 20 minutes by local train from “Okayama Station,” a stop for the Shinkansen Nozomi. Access by train is good, and it’s about a 5-minute walk south from Kurashiki Station to the Bikan district. This is what the area in front of the station looks like. Now, let’s go to the “Bikan district”! We’ve arrived at the Bikan district This area, once directly controlled by the Shogunate, flourished during the Edo period when it was designated as a territory directly controlled by the Edo shogunate. Benefiting from the Kurashiki River, it prospered as a vital center for waterborne trade. However, as times changed, it was left behind by the wave of modernization during the Meiji industrial revolution. As a result, for better or worse, it transformed into a region that still strongly retains the glory of the Edo period. Now, you can see a building covered in ivy coming up on the right. It’s “EL GRECO,” a famous cafe in the Kurashiki Bikan district. Unfortunately, it was closed on this Monday😢 Next door is the Ohara Museum of Art, opened in 1930 (also closed on Mondays…😢) This is the “Kurashiki River” The picturesque townhouses along the river are as if taken straight out of a scene from a period drama. Just walking here feels like embarking on a journey through the pages of history. It’s famously used as a filming location for the movie “Rurouni Kenshin”. Kurashiki River was once bustling with boats carrying goods, serving as a hub for waterborne trade. Now, boats rowed by boatmen carry tourists, spinning new charms. This white building is “Kurashiki Kan,” built in 1917 as Kurashiki town hall Now it’s used as a tourist information center and a ticket office for sightseeing boats. In front of Kurashiki Kan is the “Nakabashi Bridge” A stone bridge rebuilt in 1877, conveying the history of the Bikan district to the present day. Now, let’s enter this narrow alley The white walls and cobblestone paths on both sides make you feel the breath of the Edo period even more. Even the narrow alleys are bustling with souvenir shops and eateries, stirring a sense of adventure. There were many more alleys that excited me. I encourage you to find your favorite alley too. Beyond this narrow alley is… “Kurashiki Ivy Square.” Let’s enter through the West Gate entrance, which is the entrance from the Bikan district side. This was once the site of a factory for Kurashiki Spinning (now Kurabo Industries). It was renovated in 1973 and revived as a tourist facility. It was constructed faithfully reproducing the design of English factories at that time. The remnants of this can be seen right after entering the West Gate, in this brick wall. This brick wall, which strongly retains the image of the operating days, is made using a traditional British technique known as “English bond”. Can you see how the bricks are alternately stacked with their long and short sides with each layer? In contrast, the common “stretcher bond” involves stacking bricks so only their long sides are visible on the wall surface. From this unique bricklaying, you can also feel the history. By the way, “Ivy” means creeping plants in English True to its name, Ivy Square’s walls are covered with ivy, showing different faces with the seasons. When visited (in March), the withered ivy lent a fleeting atmosphere. In summer, the vivid green ivy, and in autumn, the ivy turns red, capturing the hearts of onlookers. This is the main building, renovated in 1973. Let’s go inside. Walking down the corridor, where retro and modern merge, leads to, an open courtyard plaza of 1,400㎡. In summer, a beer garden is held here🍻 By the way, the building houses a hotel and restaurants. Tired from walking, I think I’ll check into the hotel and take a break. “Hotel Gran Cocoe Kurashiki,” located right in front of the Bikan district A still new hotel that opened in 2021. I’ll be staying in room 426 this time Since I’m traveling alone, I booked a single room. It’s not large, but it’s sufficient for a solo traveler. Being new, it’s very clean. There’s also a large communal bath; this one is for women. The men’s bath has a large sauna attached, which is nice. After a nap, I’ve come to the Bikan district at night. As night falls, the city shows an entirely different face. A shift from the daytime bustle, quietness envelops the city. The illuminated white-walled buildings create a fantastical atmosphere, making it feel like a time slip to the Edo period. There were swans on the Kurashiki River 🦢 I wonder if they’re not sleepy?? The lights of the illuminated buildings reflect on the surface of Kurashiki River, creating a dreamlike scene. Nakabashi Bridge also has a different vibe at night. The entire streetscape is lit up, which was really beautiful 🌃 Now, as I’m getting hungry, I think it’s time to head to dinner 🍺 I’ve come to “Chouya,” about a 3-minute walk from the Bikan district. It feels like a secret base, exciting 😬 It seems to be a restaurant serving traditional Japanese side dishes. I’ll go with the chef’s choice (9 dishes) for 2,800 yen. The interior is serene with a counter, making it easy to enter even alone. Cheers with beer 🍺 Smelt ajillo, mozuku vinegar, carrot and cod roe (??), rolled omelet
All delicious 😲 Homemade sesame tofu
Absolutely delicious 😳 Bite-sized pork fillet cutlets
Freshly fried and excellent 🐖 Simmered sardine with plum 🐟
Each dish is perfectly seasoned. Yakitori topped with cheese
(Sneaking a second round of sake 🍶) For the finale, pressed sushi and miso soup with mamakari
Happy to have Okayama’s specialty mamakari 😆 The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great, leaving me very satisfied.
Thank you for the meal 🙏 How was the Kurashiki Bikan district? I plan to make a “Nagoya vlog” for the next video. If you liked this video, please hit the like button and subscribe to the channel. See you in the next video. Bye-bye 🙋‍♀️

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