Kurashiki DEN - Traditional House - Bikan Chiku

Entire home in Kurashiki, Japan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Honoka
  1. 9 years hosting

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Restored historical 100+ year old Traditional Japanese style home. 20% discount offered on multiple day stays.

All 3 bedrooms are tatami mat with Futon bedding. 1 BR on the 1st fl. with a garden view that historically, had been used as a waiting place for 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 fl.

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

The space
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.

Kurashiki DEN is centrally located just a several minute walk from Kurashiki train station and located at the entrance of the Bikan Historical District allowing our guests an immersive Japanese experience.

The house is available for families or groups and ideal as a base for travel to the many surrounding cities and the nearby islands. Why not consider a longer stay and receive discounts on the daily rate.

Guest access
Guests will have complete access and privacy to all areas of the Traditional House during their stay.

Other things to note
To see our other listings, we also offer the "Modern House" (2-Bedrooms) or for larger groups (5-Bedrooms and availability permitting), the "Whole Property"

please look on airbnb for:

Kurashiki DEN - Modern House
Air BnB ID: 38802066

OR

Kurashiki DEN - Whole Property
Air BnB ID: 38806396

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 岡山県倉敷市保健所 | 生衛第109号

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking garage on premises – 1 space
TV
Free washer – In unit
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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 142 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kurashiki, Okayama-ken, Japan

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.

Meet your host

Host
197 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Art-Jewelry Designer
Speaks English, Indonesian, Japanese, and Spanish
My home town is about 30 min from Kurashiki. Being an artist, I have always loved Kurashiki because it is a place of very artistic people and rich history. When my husband and I had the chance to buy this house, we thought it was a once in a lifetime chance. It was in poor condition and was in danger of being replaced with an apartment building. We are lucky to have friends who specialize in historic restorations of houses like ours and even luckier that they were willing to help us restore this old house. I am so happy to be a part of Kurashiki and be able to share a slice of historic Kurashiki and Japan to everyone who visits. I hope you can have the same feelings when walking through the streets of the Bikan Area and imagine life as it was long ago. Here in Kurashiki, you can visit Japans 1st museum, visit ancient shrines and temples, visit the parks and sit under cherry blossom trees in full bloom and experience Japanese cuisine at its finest. We love traveling and have been to many destinations in Asia and Europe. We are always looking for a place like Kurashiki DEN. Where we can really get a true feeling for the places we’re visiting. We look forward to your stay.

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