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Ryokan Kurashiki

Kurashiki / 倉敷
Overlooking the Nakabashi Bridge at the center of the Bikan Historical Quarter, by the banks of a pr
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The Story

Overlooking the Nakabashi Bridge at the center of the Bikan Historical Quarter, by the banks of a pretty, willow-lined canal, sits the beautiful Ryokan Kurashiki. Situated at the center of the waterways and streets of the city of Kurashiki's lovingly preserved Bikan quarter, Ryokan Kurashiki is an oasis of elegant calm in the bustling, history-steeped district.
The ryokan was originally the home of a wealthy sugar merchant who outfitted the house with exquisite craftsmanship and fine antiques. The ryokan itself consists of several buildings joined together into a single unit with old kura, or traditional warehouse buildings (the "kura" in Kurashiki), plus newer structures. The whole place was thoroughly renovated a few years ago and now boasts all the modern conveniences one expects in a fine hotel, including modern fixtures and flat-panel TVs, but it retains the essence of the Bikan quarter and its aura of solidity, wealth and luxury. Inside the ryokan, the crosshatch design on the kura outside repeats itself in the corridors and entranceways, in the tile walls and distinctive white namako joints (so called because the joints reminded people of namako, or sea cucumbers). Overseeing the operation of the ryokan is the okami (proprietress), who is both knowledgeable about the area and fluent in English. She and her staff understand the needs of foreign visitors, having hosted numerous foreign celebrities in the past, and their local knowledge and connections in the community can open doors to a host of unique experiences.
With Ryokan Kurashiki as your base, you can explore the fascinating Bikan area and beyond, or simply stay at the ryokan, and let Okami and her friendly staff show you the timeless essence of Japanese hospitality.

The neighborhood is home to a number of excellent museums, including the Ohara Museum of Art (Japan's first museum of Western art, founded and bequeathed by businessman, philanthropist and Kurashiki native Magosaburo Ohara), the Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft, the Kake Museum of Art, the Japanese Rural Toy Museum and many others. Other attractions include numerous parks, gardens, historical homes, shrines and traditional factories. Around the corner is a sake brewery, and Achi Shrine is a lovely old structure perched on a hill overlooking the city and the tile rooftops of the Bikan Quarter.

ROOMS

  • Okuzashiki Room ROOM Okuzashiki Room Ryokan Kurashiki has eight rooms in the main building, all large and comfortable, and with uniq…
  • Inui Room ROOM Inui Room This room was renovated from the second floor of a sugar warehouse built about 170 years ago. T…
  • Kura Room ROOM Kura Room This is the only maisonette-type room that was renovated from the oldest tool storehouse in our…
  • Tastumi Room ROOM Tastumi Room This room boasts a unique design that makes it one of the most popular at Ryokan Kurashiki. The…
  • Nishi Room ROOM Nishi Room This room is located on the second floor of a former sugar wholesaler built about 170 years ago…
  • Yu Room ROOM Yu Room This room is located on the second floor of a former sugar wholesaler built about 170 years ago…
  • Higashi Room ROOM Higashi Room This room is a renovated rice storehouse built about 280 years ago. An open floor plan with hig…
  • Matsu Room ROOM Matsu Room This room is characterized by its depth, from the entrance to the Western bedroom, to the court…
  • Omoya (Residence) RESIDENCE Omoya (Residence) Our New Private Residences – Stay as if you were living in historical district.
    Opened on D…
  • Hanare (Residence) RESIDENCE Hanare (Residence) Our New Private Residences – Stay as if you were living in historical district.
    Opened on D…
    ROOM Okuzashiki Room
    1-4 81.5 sqm Indoor Bath Bed Ryokan Kurashiki has eight rooms in the main building, all large and comfortable, and with unique interior designs that blend traditional Japanese lines with Western details. The furnishings are simple but high-quality, making the best of the collection of antiques amassed by the owners over the years. These include antique clocks and fine furniture, as well as all the comforts one expects in a premium Japanese ryokan.

    The largest room in Ryokan Kurashiki is this Okuzashiki Room. Even though you are inside the hotel, you can enjoy the atmosphere of an annex, with a path leading to the room. There is a kitchen on the tile floor, Japanese tatami room with 8 tatami mats, and a Western-style bedroom with an adjacent shower room and toilet. The bath area is large and spacious, with a separate tub and a shower room, and the room has two toilet rooms, one off the master bedroom. The furnishings and decorations in Okuzashiki are changed regularly to reflect the seasons.     ¥ 92,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Inui Room
    1-4 63.1 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This room was renovated from the second floor of a sugar warehouse built about 170 years ago. The thick ridgepole and beams look beautiful, and the Japanese-style room offers a view of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, while the Western-style bedroom and bathroom offer a view of the ryokan's delightful garden. The bath is equipped with a bathtub made of Koya Maki. ¥ 60,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Kura Room
    1-2 64.9 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This is the only maisonette-type room that was renovated from the oldest tool storehouse in our hotel. The Japanese-style room is equipped with a sunken kotatsu, making it a relaxing room where you can feel the grandeur of a historic building while also being able to see the greenery of the courtyard through the wooden planks. ¥ 49,500～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Tastumi Room
    1-4 72.8 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This room boasts a unique design that makes it one of the most popular at Ryokan Kurashiki. The entrance is kura style, with the distinctive black tiles and white piping, and opens onto a set of stairs that leads upstairs, under the eaves.

    This room is a renovated rice storehouse built about 280 years ago, and you can enjoy an attic-like atmosphere with a view of the thick ridgepole and beams. From the sofa corner in the back of the Western-style bedroom, you can see Achi Shrine, which stands on the top of Mt. Tsurugata, through the hotel's roof tiles.     ¥ 60,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Nishi Room
    1-4 46.7 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This room is located on the second floor of a former sugar wholesaler built about 170 years ago. It has a Japanese-style room with thick beams and a Western-style bedroom, and the guest can see the Kurashiki River from the window. At night, they can enjoy the view of the western-style wooden building "Kurashiki-kan" on the opposite bank and the white-walled cityscape lit up. The bath is equipped with a bathtub made of Koya Maki. ¥ 60,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Yu Room
    1-2 33.3 sqm Indoor Bath Futon This room is located on the second floor of a former sugar wholesaler built about 170 years ago. Nakabashi Bridge, which spans the Kurashiki River, is close by, and the guest can enjoy the cityscape of Kurashiki, which has a different look during the day, dusk, and night. Although there is no bed, please enjoy the atmosphere that is a little different from other rooms. The bath is equipped with a bathtub made of Koya Maki. ¥ 45,500～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Higashi Room
    1-4 61.6 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This room is a renovated rice storehouse built about 280 years ago. An open floor plan with high ceilings, a Japanese-style room, a wood-paneled room, and a Western-style bedroom next to each other. There is also a study corner overlooking a small courtyard, so you can enjoy a relaxing time in Kurashiki. ¥ 49,500～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Matsu Room
    1-4 64.4 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This room is characterized by its depth, from the entrance to the Western bedroom, to the courtyard, to the Japanese-style room, and between the wooden boards. A built-in sofa is installed between the boards to create a relaxing space. There are also two courtyards, so you can enjoy the greenery from every room. ¥ 49,500～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    RESIDENCE Omoya (Residence)
    1-4 80.6 sqm Indoor Bath Bed Our New Private Residences – Stay as if you were living in historical district.
    Opened on Dec 22, 2023

    Kurashiki Honmachi Street is nestled in quaint traditional townhouses and merchant houses from the Edo period to the Taisho period in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical District. (Preservation Districts for Groups of Important Historic Buildings) We revived two quietly snuggled townhouses that are over 100 years old into lodgings that can exclusively accommodate one group per day. Our new Residence is a modernized lodging with freshness and comfort that luxuriously employs traditional Japanese materials like wood and washi paper, which will be passed on from one group of guests to another. Enjoy our newly added oasis of elegant calm in this beautiful, timeless historical district.

    ー Omoya ー
    Omoya is the main building of the two townhouses, which accommodates up to 4 guests. The house has a wooden-floored room and a kitchen, a Japanese tatami room, a deck, a bathroom on the first floor, and a bedroom on the second floor. A wooden-floored room with a kitchen is equipped with a TV, a refrigerator, a countertop induction burner, a microwave, a toaster oven, a hot water dispenser, kitchenware, and tableware. The refreshing koyamaki bathtub made with Japanese umbrella pine comes with a restful view of the garden.     ¥ 88,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    RESIDENCE Hanare (Residence)
    1-2 37.1 sqm Indoor Bath Bed Our New Private Residences – Stay as if you were living in historical district.
    Opened on Dec 22, 2023

    Kurashiki Honmachi Street is nestled in quaint traditional townhouses and merchant houses from the Edo period to the Taisho period in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical District. (Preservation Districts for Groups of Important Historic Buildings) We revived two quietly snuggled townhouses that are over 100 years old into lodgings that can exclusively accommodate one group per day. Our new Residence is a modernized lodging with freshness and comfort that luxuriously employs traditional Japanese materials like wood and washi paper, which will be passed on from one group of guests to another. Enjoy our newly added oasis of elegant calm in this beautiful, timeless historical district.

    ー Hanare ー
    Hanare is the outbuilding of Omoya, which accommodates up to 2 guests. The house has a wooden-floored room and a kitchen, a bathroom on the first floor, and a bedroom with a study desk on the second floor. A wooden-floored room with a kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, a countertop induction burner, a microwave, a toaster oven, a hot water dispenser, kitchenware, and tableware. The bedroom on the second floor is equipped with a TV and an air purifier. The refreshing koyamaki bathtub made with Japanese umbrella pine will reset your mind every day of your stay.     ¥ 55,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • Cuisine Cuisine
  • Bath Bath
  • Lounge Lounge
  • Private Dining Private Dining
  • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    Cuisine The cuisine at Ryokan Kurashiki is delicious and exquisite kaiseki ryori, as one would expect from a top-notch establishment, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients, including fish from the waters of the nearby Seto Inland Sea, and meat and vegetables from local farms. Sashimi and grilled fish, nabemono one-pot dishes, and nimono stewed foods and fresh vegetables are the stars of the show here.

    In addition to the restaurant, the ryokan has five private dining rooms, which can serve two to twelve guests.
    Bath Of course, this being a premium Japanese ryokan, the bathing is excellent at Ryokan Kurashiki. In addition to the spacious bathtub in each room, there is a private bath for guests to soak in, a big, beautiful, granite number with a view of the garden. A private bath with an Aji stone bathtub inherited from the previous generation. You can slowly wash away the fatigue of your trip.

    [Bathing time] 15:00-23:00/6:00-9:00
    *Each group will be allowed to use the service for 50 minutes during the above hours.
    Lounge The beautiful traditional Japanese garden features gravel pathways that wind serenely among stone lanterns, mossy rocks, venerable pine trees, and seasonal flowers. Dining al fresco in the garden is a rare pleasure in good weather.

    Overlooking the garden is the lounge, a friendly common space where guests can mingle or sit and be served coffee and tea, and drinks in the evening.

    There is a library in the main building, which overlooks the river. The library is a cozy space decorated with antiques and knickknacks and equipped with several shelves full of old books.
    Private Dining Ryokan Kurashiki has five private dining rooms, which can serve two to twelve guests. Two of them are on the second floor overlooking the beautiful Nakabashi bridge and tree-lined canal below. The largest room of them, which has traditional Japanese-style tatami flooring, can also be furnished with tables and chairs, if the diners prefer. Either way, it is a perfect way to enjoy the ryokan's exquisite traditional Japanese haute cuisine.
    Coffee Shop Ryokan Kurashiki is in the center of Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter, with enough history to keep a visitor fascinated for days. Next door is Kohi-an, a cozy old wood and brick traditional-style coffee shop, and it is one of the first in Japan to roast coffee beans on the premises. Since opening in 1971, they have continued searching for delicious coffee by carefully selecting each one of the beans they purchase, strictly protecting their roasting techniques and Nell Drip. When they're roasting, the aroma of coffee wafts deliciously about the neighborhood.

Experience

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Premium Item

  • RIKU the Hand-made wooden chair by local artisans More
  • YURAGI the Hand-made wooden chair by local artisans More
  • Chair Par the Kurashiki Knotting More
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RIKU the Hand-made wooden chair by local artisans


  • RIKU the Hand-made wooden chair by local artisans
  • JPY 58,000
Riku - The town of Kurashiki boasts a beautiful old district dating from 150 years ago.
It was never designed by anyone – its appearance arose out of the characteristics of people’s lives. Such characteristics can still be seen to this day in the layout of its winding streets and picturesque buildings.
The riku chair, which evolved out of the lifestyle of Kurashiki, not only reflects the concept of expressing the beauty of its form; it is also a chair with a new concept that was born from the unique Japanese culture, which seeks to blend the richness of both functionality and spirit.
It is a beautiful chair that helps the body maintain a beautiful posture, and it was born in Kurashiki, Japan.
When you sit on a Riku chair, it is possible to raise your body naturally with both feet on the floor and the hips stable, like on a bicycle saddle.
This posture is similar to zazen or seiza floor-sitting postures, in which a person sits with the back straight, as it is when standing. This is said to be the most functional posture for human beings.
The human body is not really suited to sitting for a long time. The riku chair doesn’t disturb the body’s original natural movement while sitting, as it is designed to allow both legs to stretch out, which makes it easy to stand up.
The chair has hidden functionality that is so effective that it even changes the concept of “sitting” with its simple and beautiful design.


Moriya Fine Crafts

Let us introduce some of Harumi Moriya’s original furniture.
Moriya has made it her mission to continue the age-old traditions of Kurashiki craftsmanship and adjust them to fit the lifestyles of today. Her works are finished in sleek designs tailored to modern lifestyles.
Planning, design and processing are all done here, in Kurashiki.
Ryokan Kurashiki uses a bench chair that Moriya-san designed for its room, “Okuzashiki.”



Premium Items

YURAGI the Hand-made wooden chair by local artisans


  • YURAGI the Hand-made wooden chair by local artisans
  • YURAGI-L OAK JPY 180,980(tax excl.) / YURAGI-L WN JPY 180,980(tax excl.)
Yuragi One of the most convenient aspects of Japanese interiors is that because you leave your shoes at the door, the whole floor can be a relaxation space. In that sense, the zaisu floor chair is the most easy-to-use chair for Japanese people and Japanese-style spaces, and is the one best suited for Japanese houses.
A yuragi is a type of zaisu. This one is specially designed – the seat surface is raised about 20cm, making it easy to place your feet and easily to rise.
The leg-locking mechanism allows the seat to recline, so the tightness of the typical seat chair is eliminated. Also, its stylish design is reminiscent of the Nordic style – despite being a seat chair, it can fit naturally into either Japanese-style or Western-style rooms. One might call it a universal design.
The production style, in which a skilled craftsman carefully hand-makes products one-by-one, gives you an opportunity to feel the rich relationship between people and things which the Japanese people have cherished since ancient times. People feel joy to own and use things for a long time nicely – this nurtures the original rich relationship between people and their things.


Moriya Fine Crafts

Let us introduce some of Harumi Moriya’s original furniture.
Moriya has made it her mission to continue the age-old traditions of Kurashiki craftsmanship and adjust them to fit the lifestyles of today. Her works are finished in sleek designs tailored to modern lifestyles.
Planning, design and processing are all done here, in Kurashiki.
Ryokan Kurashiki uses a bench chair that Moriya-san designed for its room, “Okuzashiki.”



Premium Items

Chair Par the Kurashiki Knotting


  • Chair Par the Kurashiki Knotting
  • JPY 20,000
The Kurashiki Dyeing Spinning and Weaving Studio is only two minutes from Ryokan Kurashiki. This school, famous throughout the country, is devoted to instructing devoted students and producing fine knotted, dyed and hand-woven crafts, carefully and individually.
Inside the institute you can see in use various Kurashiki knotted and woven products, such as chair mats, vase coasters, table runners and so on. We would like everyone who visits Kurashiki from around the world to experience the crafts of Kurashiki.
Authentic Kurashiki knotted ware may only be produced at the Institute of Dyeing and Hand-Weaving or by its graduates. There are only seven or eight students studying at the institute at any given time. It is a very popular school, and more than 100 people are on the waiting list to get in.
All the crafts are unique and original. The artists ascertain the customers’ preferred colors and designs and create the crafts entirely order-made. It usually takes about three months to deliver the finished product. We hope the wonderful craftsmanship of Kurashiki will be passed on to future generations and continue to develop as a vibrant local culture in the future.


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Map &
Transportation

Closest Train Station Kurashiki Station
ROUTE
Closest Bus Station N/A
ROUTEs
Free pick-up service No
Complimentary Transfer is not available 4 min by taxi from JR Kurashiki station / 15 min on foot from JR Kurashik station
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
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Ryokan Data

Area Kurashiki / 倉敷
Name of Ryokan Ryokan Kurashiki / 旅館くらしき
Address 4-1 Honmachi, Kurashiki, Okayama 710-0054
〒710-0054岡山県倉敷市本町41
Total Number of Rooms 8 rooms
Check-in Time 15:00
Check-Out Time 11:00
Credit Card Yes

Meals

Dinner Start Time 17:30 - 20:00
Breakfast Start Time 7:30 - 9:00
In Room Dining Available Guest room / Start Time : 17:30 - 20:00
Bar
Special Dietary Arrangements Yes
Vegan Friendly Yes
Western Breakfast Available Yes

Other Facilities & Services

Communal Bath Yes
Family Bath Yes
Private indoor bath in room Yes
Private open-air bath in the room No

Room Rates

Room Type Minimum Rate (JPY)
Okuzashiki Room JPY92,000～
Inui Room JPY60,000～
Kura Room JPY49,500～
Tastumi Room JPY60,000～
Nishi Room JPY60,000～
Yu Room JPY45,500～
Higashi Room JPY49,500～
Matsu Room JPY49,500～
Omoya (Residence) JPY88,000～
Hanare (Residence) JPY55,000～
** The room rate is per person per night when 2 adults stay in one room. **
- The rate will change depending on the number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
- Ryokan rate includes a full-course dinner, breakfast, service charge, and tax.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through The Ryokan Collection's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- A particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection.

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