Kurashiki Bikan Cycling Tour by Brompton

New3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Local Treasures

About this activity

Hop on a Brompton and explore Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter with a local guide. Ride past white-walled storehouses and hear stories of the merchant district.

Choose your stops

• Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft - pottery and textiles

• Ohara Museum of Art - Western and Japanese art

• Ohara House - a historic home and Japanese garden

• Momotaro Karakuri Museum - optical illusions and an Ogre Island cave

• Guided backstreet walk - quiet lanes, photo spots, and one local sweet per person

Pick your plan

• Basic Plan - choose 2 stops.

• Lunch - enjoy a local lunch and choose 2 stops.

• Tea Terrace (weekends only) - grind tea leaves into matcha, enjoy it with sweets, and choose 1 stop.

• Igusa Experience - make a coaster from igusa, the rush used in tatami mats, and choose 1 stop. Beginners welcome.

Admission is included for the attractions you choose. On rainy days, we explore on foot.

What's included

✓Brompton bicycle rental (for use during the tour)
✓Rental fee for helmet, and gloves

Not included

✕Optional costs not covered by the tour price
✕Private transportation
✕shopping fee
✕Lunch, unless the Lunch option is selected

Meeting and pickup

Please meet your guide in front of the 7-Eleven near the South Exit of Kurashiki Station.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participants must be at least 140 cm tall

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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