Day 1 | Morning
Ōhara Museum of Art
Ticket Price: 1300 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 1-1-15, Chuo, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama
The Ohara Art Museum was established in 1930 by Kurashiki entrepreneur Sun Saburo Ohara. This is a private art museum, mainly focusing on Western exhibits. The museum has a small facade, shaded by ivy-like greenery, but after entering, the tall buildings in Greek style make people feel like they are in Europe. It houses the representative works of Barbizon school, Impressionism and modern Western European art such as El Greco's "Notice of Conception" and Monet's "Water Lilies". In addition, there is a collection of masterpieces of great significance in the history of modern Japanese art after the Meiji period (1868~), such as Kishida Ryusheng's "Dance of a Virgin". In addition to these collections, art lectures and gallery concerts are held here.
Day 1 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Ōhara Museum of Art, don’t forget pay a visit to Washuzan Highland.
Washuzan Highland
Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,9:00am-7:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 2800 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days
Location: 303-1 Shimotsuifukiage, Kurashiki, Okayama
There are a lot of amusement facilities in Washuyama Amusement Park. The park is quite large. There is even an open swimming pool in summer and an open skating rink in winter. It is a place where adults and children can have fun. It is worth mentioning that there is a very famous "cycling in the cloud" project, namely the air bike. Visitors can experience the world's first thrill and prospect by pedaling a bicycle at a height of 16 meters above the ground (4 floors high).
Day 1 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Washuzan Highland? Setouchi Kojima Hotel Kurashiki is one of your top choices.
Setouchi Kojima Hotel Kurashiki
Situated on a hill, Setouchi Kojima Hotel Kurashiki boasts rooms and an open-air public bath with stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea. It features 2 restaurants and free wireless internet.
The bright and spacious rooms at Hotel Kojima offer sea views, and they are equipped with air conditioning, a plasma TV and a refrigerator. Nightwear, slippers and toiletries are provided.
Guests at Kojima Setouchi can relax with a massage treatment, sing in the karaoke room and browse for local souvenirs at the hotel shop. The hotel provides luggage storage.
Japanese restaurant Kibi specialises in seafood dishes, while Port Blanc offers French cuisine. Snacks and beverages can also be enjoyed at tea lounge Ile Verte.
The Setouchi Kojima Hotel Kurashiki offers a free shuttle service from/to Kojima Station, a less than 10-minute drive away.
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