Kurashiki DEN - Traditional House - Bikan Chiku

All Bedrooms are tatami mat with 1 bedroom on the ground floor overlooking a garden that historically, had been used as a waiting place for visiting tea ceremony guests. There is a kitchen/dining area and a full-Bath with western amenities and use of a washing machine on the 1st floor.

The 2nd Floor provides 2 adjoining bedrooms separated by sliding shoji screen doors and also includes a half-bath.

Kurashiki DEN is comprised of two restored adjoined houses; an older, historic side that is traditionally decorated and a newer contemporary modern house that is decorated accordingly.

Each of these sides is available individually or the entire property can be rented. If rented individually, the two sides are secured and separated by a locking door and each has their own front entrance from the street securing the privacy of each side as well as their own set of amenities such as baths and kitchen.

We are unique in Kurashiki because we are one of very few entire house rentals you will find in the Bikan Historic District. This space is ideally suited for families and small groups.


The Neighborhood:
Approximately 10min walk from the train station, Kurashiki DEN is located at the entrance to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical district.

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical district has a 400+ year history and is a main attraction in Kurashiki.

The Ohara museum, the first museum in Japan, is a few minutes away on foot.

Achi Shrine is a 1 min walk from Kurashiki DEN. Take a beautiful morning walk around the grounds - not to be missed.

There in an ever growing selection of restaurants, cafes, wine bars and local establishments, both traditional and modern in the immediate area.

Every Saturday morning and in all seasons, you can find the Roji Ichiba (farmers market) just two doors to the right of Kurashiki DEN. Open mornings and selling the freshest fruits and vegetables and other locally produced specialties from the region.

Don’t miss the restaurant directly in front of Kurashiki DEN’s front door, the small and very good, restaurant by Mr. Inoue. There is no sign and reservations are required. Experience an unforgettable Japanese cuisine dining experience.


You can plan several day-trips while staying in Kurashiki DEN.

The Setouchi Island Group is easy to reach and less than a 30 min ferry ride. There are many Museums and other permanent art installations. The Islands are home of the Triennial Setouchi Arts Festival which is spread over 13 islands just off the coast.

With car access, the mountains and hot springs are approximately 1 hr drive to the North or you can take a train to nearby Okayama and enjoy the Hiruzen Cycling Tours (guided or unguided) suitable for mountain biking, road bike or electric assist bikes and available for rent.

The city of Hiroshima is only a 1 hour fast train (Shinkansen) to the West and the impressive 400+ year old Himeiji City Castle is a 45 min Fast train to the East

Kurashiki DEN can easily be your base for a more extended adventure in Southern Japan.