Igusa Weaving Workshop in Kurashiki Bikan District, Café Option
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that we are unable to compensate for transportation costs to the meeting point or any other related expenses in the event of a tour cancellation.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Walk through the beautifully preserved streets lined with white-walled storehouses and willow trees along the Kurashiki River. Learn about the town’s merchant history from your knowledgeable guide.
30 minutes
3
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Igusaya Kaen (Rush Grass Workshop)
At this traditional workshop, discover the beauty of igusa weaving — a craft that originated in Kurashiki. Using a small handloom, you’ll create your own colorful coaster from locally grown rush grass.
*The Standard Plan, which includes only the coaster weaving experience, concludes here. The total tour time is about 1.5 hour.
1 hour
4
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Igusaya Kaen –Kibi Dango & Drink Experience (Café Plan, Optional)
After your craft session, relax with a tasting of “Kibi Dango,” a local sweet made from millet, and try the new local specialty, “Drinkable Kibi Dango.” Both are made by the long-established Furuiya Honpo confectionery.
*The Café Plan includes a total tour time of approximately 2 hours.
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Igusaya Kaen – Kibi Soba Lunch (Light Meal Plan, Optional)
Savor “Kibi Soba,” noodles made from Takakibi millet — a healthy and flavorful local specialty combining tradition and innovation.
*The Light Meal Plan includes a total tour time of approximately 2 hours.
