Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter by Kohei Endo

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama,japan.

Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter, Okayama, Japan

Kurashiki Canal Kurashiki Bikan Histrical Quarter ,Okayama prefecture,Japan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the Edo Period (1603-1867), Kurashiki was an important point along the distribution route of Japan's most important commodity, rice. Large quantities of rice from the surrounding area were brought into Kurashiki and intermediately stored there in storehouses before being shipped to Osaka and Edo. Because of the city's importance in the rice trade, Kurashiki was put under direct control of the shogunate, and the city was even named after its many storehouses (kura). Canals were built to allow boats and barges to navigate between the city's storehouses and the nearby port. A central section of the city's former canal system has been preserved in the Bikan Historical Quarter. The weeping willow trees that line the canal and the stone bridges that cross over the water make for a picturesque scene. Along the canal, there are many of the original storehouses that were so central to the city's identity. Recognizable by their white walls and black tiles, the former storehouses have been converted into cafes, boutiques, souvenir shops and a number of museums. - japan-guide.com

Coffee shop EL GRECO in Kurashiki town Located : Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter, Okayama pref カフェ エル・グレコ 撮影地 / 岡山県倉敷市美観地区

Located : Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter, Okayama pref 撮影地 / 岡山県倉敷市美観地区