🚶‍♀️ Strolling in Kurashiki, Experiencing the Charm of the Edo Period

Let me introduce you to a niche travel destination in Japan, Kurashiki, Okayama 🎈 It is the hometown of the Japanese mythological character Momotaro🍑, a renowned "Kingdom of Fruits", a holy land for notebook enthusiasts🔖, and the birthplace of Japanese jeans🌍 🔥 From must-see sights, must-eat delicacies, to the authentic beauty area, 4 ways to explore this historically charming town! 📸 Must-visit - Capture the Beauty of Kurashiki's Beauty Area ✅ Start by taking photos at the Kurashiki River! This is a representative scenery of the beauty area. The delicate willow branches, white-walled storehouse buildings, and the tiles on the eaves transform the riverside into a particularly healing and relaxing place with the slowed pace of time. ✅ For those who want to savor the beautiful scenery, try taking the "Kurashiki River Boat Ride (Kurashiki-gawa Funa Noroshi)". It's very convenient with a boat every 30 minutes and is the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquil scenery of Kurashiki. 😯 Monet's Water Lilies - Ohashi Museum of Art ✅ A must-visit museum in Kurashiki, the Ohashi Museum of Art is the pioneer of Western art exhibitions in Japan, gathering works of Western masters such as Picasso and Monet, which is quite impressive. ✅ Near the Ohashi Museum of Art, there is a pond planted with water lilies brought from Monet's residence in France. From May to October each year during the blooming season, you can admire the genuine pink and yellow Monet water lilies! 😋 Immersive Dining - Lunch at a Café ✅ The Miyake Store, transformed from a townhouse built in the late Edo period in Japan, retains the original earthen walls, storehouses, and room layout of the building. Stepping into the shop is like entering a time tunnel, taking you back to the past. ✅ "Miyake Curry Rice" is the signature dish of the Miyake Store, with a generous amount of seasonal fresh vegetable curry served with soup and pickles. The rice is made with chewy black rice, paired with curry rich in vegetable aroma, and a super large bowl can be quickly eaten clean. 🎁 Kurashiki's Special Souvenirs - Limited Tapes + Edible "Jeans" Bags ✅ When it comes to Kurashiki's special souvenirs, paper tapes, canvas bags, and jeans are indispensable. 📍 Takeo, a specialty store for paper tapes. In addition to the familiar "MT" tapes, there are many choices of special paper tapes designed by Japan's very famous "Kurashiki Esei Art Studio" and "Kurashiki Choja Tape Production Committee", with over 800 types of paper tapes that can easily make you picky! 📍 BAISTONE, a direct store of Kurashiki's canvas manufacturers. Kurashiki is the largest producer of canvas in Japan, with 70% of Japanese canvas produced here. The minimalist design style is very popular, and the canvas pencil case is highly recommended! 📍 Kurashiki Jeans Street, as the birthplace of Japanese jeans, offers not only denim clothing and accessories but also snacks with cowboy elements such as "jeans ice cream" and "jeans buns". It's not an exaggeration to say that the whole street is denim-colored! Nostalgic retro scenery, delicious food, and great shopping at grocery stores, come and visit this place on your next vacation! #JapanTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #JapanCarTour #Travel