This gallery presents a selection of 35 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.
Along the Canal, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
Old Side Street, Kurashiki, Japan
Restaurant Corner, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Bottles and Labels, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Old Town Street Scene, Kurashiki, Japan
Renovated Warehouses, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Canal Reflections, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Cafe Specials Board, Kurashiki, Japan
Cherry Blossoms and Shops, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Side Street Shops, Kurashiki, Japan
Dried Squid, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Boat Tour, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Udon Noodle Maker, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Autumn Colors, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
Tatami Room at Tsurugata Ryokan, Kurashiki, Japan
Sketch Artists, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Side Street Sun, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Old Side Street, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Old Restaurant Entrance, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Old Town Rickshaw, Kurashiki, Japan
Boat Traffic, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Historic Buildings, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Summer along the Canal, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Shop Detail, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Watering the Pavement, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Night View, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Old Shop Fronts, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Bizen Pottery Gallery, Kurashiki, Japan
Tour Boats, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Historic Car, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Cafe Entrance, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Building Detail, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Autumn Mood, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
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.
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
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 know 😉
Norbert Woehnl 
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
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
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 know 😉
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