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Kurashiki, Japan

岡山県・倉敷市の写真

This gallery presents a selection of photos from Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

The main attraction of this historic town is the ‘Bikan District’, an old merchant quarter dating back to the Edo period, consisting of wooden warehouses along a canal framed with weeping willows.

Color photos taken with digital cameras; b&w photos taken with Nikon FE2 and Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 on Ilford HP5 Plus 400 Film.

  • A variety of lively activities are going on along the Canal in the historic Bikan District of Kurashiki, Japan.
  • View across the canal in the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, towards restaurants in restored old warehouse buildings.
  • In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a shop displays wine and sake bottles with hand-written labels.
  • A man is making udon noodles, seen through a shop window in the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a woman working at a cafe is writing on the specials board in front of the shop.
  • Squid is hung to dry outside a building in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • Historic buildings in the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, are reflected off the canal that runs through the area.
  • In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a bicyclist is passing renovated warehouses in a side street.
  • View into a typical corner of beautifully restored old warehouse buildings in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a boat is gliding across a willow-lined canal.
  • Light traffic of rickshaw and bicycles in a side street of the Bikan district in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • Rays of bright sunlight flood a side street in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • View of a canal-side street in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, during cherry blossom season.
  • A vintage car is parked along the canal in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • Interior photo of a tatami room at Tsurugata Ryokan, a traditional Japanese guesthouse in the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • In the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, trees along the canal have changed to autumn colors.
  • Night photograph along the canal in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
  • In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, staff is watering the pavement outside a Ryokan (traditional Japanese guesthouse).
  • Artists are sat on chairs in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, and doing some sketching work.
  • In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a mascot drawing shows the way to a cafe entrance.

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Norbert Woehnl

Norbert Woehnl

Norbert Woehnl is a Photographer in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Travel, Location, Editorial and Street Photography.

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  • Will Will -

    Really enjoyed going through your photos of Kurashiki, I really like the images of the bridges over the river, the torri gates and the sense of perspective in the streets.

    I”ve been in Japan 10 years and haven”t even been to Okayama, what a waste.

    Cheers

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    • Norbert Woehnl Norbert Woehnl -

      Hi Will -
      thanks a lot for your nice comment, it does mean a lot to me coming from someone like you. Kurashiki is definitely worth a visit, and if you have a chance to see it while you are still in Japan, I suggest you do :)
      I looked at your site, and particularly enjoyed your ”candid photos” section from Japan, as well as finding myself in full agreement with your take on selling photos.
      Best wishes -
      Norbert

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  • Inn Inn -

    Beautiful serie of a wonderfull village. It feels like stepping back in time when houses where still pieces of art . Looks so peacefull. Your photos makes you want to book a ticket to Japan right now ;)

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    • Norbert Woehnl Norbert Woehnl -

      Thanks so much, Inn :)
      Really appreciate you taking the time to view the gallery and leave a comment!
      Happy New Year, and best wishes,
      Norbert

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