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Bikan Historic Area in Kurashiki
Bikan Historic Area in Kurashiki
Even if you're not interested in the subject of a certain museum, the chance to explore inside these old warehouses and mills might be worth the price of admission. Note that virtually all of the museums (and many of the stores) are closed on Mondays, which does at least mean fewer crowds and photo hounds competing for that perfect shot at the foot of a bridge.
For a terrific view of the entire Bikan area, head up the granite stairs on Mt. Tsurugata to the Achi Shrine, and have a wander around the park at the top.
Ohara Museum of Art, 1-1-15 Chuo-dori, ☎ +81 086-422-0005, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. Houses a deservedly renowned collection of classic European and American art, including major works by Picasso, Renoir, Monet, Matisse, and many others. There's another building for exhibitions by modern Japanese artists, which tend to be very good. Set aside some time to wander the grounds as well, with Rodin statues out front, a small sculpture garden out back, and neoclassical columns beatifically out of character with the rest of the area. ¥1000 adults, ¥600 students. �
Kojima Torajiro Memorial Hall, 7-1 Hon-machi (Ivy Square), ☎ +81 086-422-0005, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. Dedicated to the work of the Japanese artist who directed the acquisition of most of the Ohara Museum's collection. ¥500, ¥300 students; ¥1300 combined admission with the museum. �
Archaeological Museum, 1-3-13 Chuo-dori, ☎ +81 086-422-1542, . W-Su 9AM-4:30PM, to 4:30PM Dec-Feb. Housed in a particularly lovely old rice warehouse, this museum has Japanese, Chinese, and even Incan artifacts on display. ¥400 adults, ¥250 students. �
Japan Rural Toy Museum, 1-4-16 Chuo-dori, ☎ +81 086-422-8058, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. Has a collection of over 40,000 toys, although only 5,000 or so are generally on display. Most are show-pieces (and occasionally eerie ones at that), but there are some that kids can play with hands-on. ¥300 adults, ¥200 teenagers, ¥100 kids. �
Museum of Folkcraft, 1-4-11 Chuo-dori, ☎ +81 086-422-1542, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM, to 4:15PM Dec-Feb. Hosts excellent seasonal and permanent exhibitions of Japanese folk crafts. Even if you're not captivated by the subject matter, the space in which it's housed ? three vintage structures connected by narrow corridors and old stairwells ? is worth checking out. ¥700 adults, ¥400 students. �
Sen'ichi Hoshino Museum, 1-10-11 Chuo-dori, ☎ +81 086-430-0001, . 9:30AM-6PM April-Sept, to 5PM Oct-March. Kurashiki native Sen'ichi Hoshino was a long-time pitcher and manager for the Chunichi Dragons of Japanese pro baseball; now, as manager and director of the Hanshin Tigers, his open hatred of the Yomiuri Giants has renewed focus. This recently-opened museum collects some of his memorabilia and career highlights. Adults ¥500, students ¥200. �
Shogi Master Oyama Memorial Museum, 1-18-1 Chuo-dori, ☎ +81 086-434-0003, . Th-Tu 9AM-5:15PM, to 9PM F. Yasuharu Oyama (1923-1992), also a Kurashiki native, was an eighteen time world champion of shogi; upon his retirement, he was crowned the 15th Lifetime Meijin (Grand Master) of the game. Free. �
Momotaro Museum (桃太郎のからくり博物館), 5-11 Hon-machi, ☎ +81 086-423-2008, . Tu-Su 10AM-5PM. With the figure of Momotaro outside and souvenirs sold inside, it is often mistaken by foreign tourists as just another shop and a cute photo-op, but this building is actually a "museum of mystery" dedicated to Momotaro, the Peach Boy. The museum features a variety of fun and interactive mind tricks that bear no real connection to the tale but are quite fun, especially for children. From there, prepare yourself for a walk through the dark lair of the ogres that Momotaro defeated before ascending the stairs to see some historical depictions of the tale and other items of nostalgia. Adults ¥600, young students ¥400, children ¥100. �
Yumiko Igarashi Museum, 9-3 Hon-machi, ☎ +81 086-426-1919, . 9AM-6PM. Memorabilia and artwork from Candy Candy, one of the most popular manga among Japanese girls and a cult favorite overseas. (There is, however, no actual candy here.) ¥600 adults, ¥400 students. �
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