Recommended by Okayama residents! 9 of the best restaurants around the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
This time, we'll introduce "Top Recommended Restaurants Around the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter ," as recommended by Okayama living in Okayama Prefecture . We'll share information on recommended restaurants around the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, along with comments from local residents. *Some photos are provided by the featured stores.
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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Table of Contents
- 1. Yurin-an(Honmachi)
- 2. Teuchi Udon Oonishi(Honmachi)
- 3. Jōemon Shokudō (Achi)
- 4. Kaishoku Shino(Achi)
- 5. Kurashiki Salad & Cafe Nagayamon Coffee(Achi)
- 6. Nadai Tonkatsu Kappa(Achi)
- 7. Miso-katsu Umenoki(Achi)
- 8. The Kurashiki Shirakabe(Achi)
- 9. Senbeya(Kawanishi Town)
- There's more! Recommendations from residents of Okayama Prefecture
1. Yurin-an(Honmachi)
[Yurin-an]
Location: 2-15 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City
TEL: 050-3196-9621
Opening hours: 11:00 - 17:00
Closed days: Check the official website .
Parking: None
This restaurant is famous for its egg-on-rice dishes, but my top recommendation is the wild boar shabu-shabu rice bowl lunch! The meat has no gamey smell, and it has a sweetness that's different from pork, and the egg yolk coats it perfectly. Pickles are also included so you can change the flavor. Dessert and a drink are also included, so you're guaranteed to be satisfied. I also love their sister restaurant, Okayama Rare Wagyu Beef Restaurant, but I recommend starting with this one! (50s/Female/Office Worker)
2. Teuchi Udon Oonishi(Honmachi)
[Teuchi Udon Oonishi]
Location: 5-29 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City
TEL: 086-422-8134
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last order 3:30 PM)
Closed on Wednesdays. *Other irregular closures may occur (check official Instagram for details).
Parking: None
From simple "kake udon" to "udon with tempura," there are so many varieties to choose from, and the fact that the mackerel sushi and inari sushi go so well with the udon broth is a major plus. (30s/Male/Office worker)
3. Jōemon Shokudō (Achi)
[Joemon Restaurant]
Location: 2-22-2 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-454-7616
Opening hours: 11:00 AM until sold out.
Closed on: Irregular days
Parking: None
Only 50 servings available, and it ends when the wooden tags are gone. After walking through a beautiful garden, a stylishly renovated space appears. You can enjoy a set meal in a relaxing Japanese-style room. The crab cream croquettes seem to be large and popular, but I recommend the chicken nanban! It's very filling, and the sweet and sour sauce and tartar sauce are fantastic! The side dishes are also homemade and delicious. (30s/Female/Office worker)
4. Kaishoku Shino(Achi)
[Kaishoku Shino]
Location: 2-22-3 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-421-1177
Opening hours: 17:00 - 22:00
Closed days: Check our official Instagram
Parking: None
You can enjoy delicious drinks and delicious food here. While the quality of the sashimi is excellent, their fried horse mackerel is absolutely unlike any fried horse mackerel you've ever had before – it's truly amazing! The sushi is also incredibly delicious, rivaling even dedicated sushi restaurants. (50s/Female/Office Worker)
5. Kurashiki Salad & Cafe Nagayamon Coffee(Achi)
[Kurashiki Salad & Cafe Nagayamon Coffee]
Location: Inside the Nagaya Gate of the Ohashi Family Residence, 3-21-32 Achi, Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-441-7877
Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (except public holidays)
Parking: None
While there aren't many places open early in the morning, this place near the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter offers breakfast. The best part is that you can choose your own toppings, allowing you to customize your breakfast to your liking each time. The interior is calm and relaxing, making it easy to go alone. The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter can get crowded, but this place is a little off the beaten path, which is a plus. (30s/Female/Self-employed)
6. Nadai Tonkatsu Kappa(Achi)
[Nadai Tonkatsu Kappa]
Location: 2-17-2 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-422-0440
Opening hours: 11:20 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Parking: Available
The tender pork cutlet with demi-glace sauce is the best! (40s/Male/Office worker)
This is a long-established tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant located in a shopping street, close to both the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and JR Kurashiki Station. The rich sauce is delicious and addictive. (50s/Female/Office worker)
7. Miso-katsu Umenoki(Achi)
[Miso-katsu Umenoki]
Location: 2-19-3 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-422-1282
Opening hours: 11:00-14:20, 17:00-20:20
Closed on Thursdays
Parking: None
I often go to this restaurant for lunch when I visit the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. They have many delicious-looking set meals, but the signature dish of this restaurant is the "Miso Katsu Set Meal." It's completely different from typical miso katsu; instead of deep-frying, it's baked in the oven, a unique style. The meat is tender, not greasy, and has a unique texture that makes it addictive. A raw quail egg is dropped into the miso soup, which is also unique. (50s/Male/Office Worker)
8. The Kurashiki Shirakabe(Achi)
[Kurashiki Shirakabe]
Location: 1F, Achiterasu Kurashiki North Kurashiki City Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 086-425-3336
Opening hours: Breakfast 6:30-9:30 (last entry 9:00), Lunch 11:30-15:00 (last order 14:00), Dinner 17:00-21:30 (last order 20:30)
Closed on: None
Parking: None
I stumbled upon this restaurant while strolling around the Achi Terrace area and decided to pop in. They had a limited-edition sushi and tempura set meal (only 10 available) during lunchtime, which I ordered, and it was absolutely delicious! At 1,650 yen, it was also affordable for a university student like me. The atmosphere was calm and very pleasant. Next time, I think I'll try their other limited-edition mini-donburi set meal, which is only 10 available. (20s/Female/College Student)
They have a wide variety of food, from seafood to fried dishes, and a great selection of alcoholic beverages. It's also the hotel's breakfast venue, and the breakfast was delicious. (20s/Male/Office worker)
9. Senbeya(Kawanishi Town)
[Senbeya]
Location: 15-13 Kawanishi-cho, Kurashiki Ichikawa, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 086-426-9530 Business Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-24:00
Closed: Mondays, Sundays and public holidays (lunchtime)
Parking: Available
This casual okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant is located about a 10-minute walk from the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter . It's a firm favorite among locals. The most popular dish is "Yakiniku Rice," a combination of piping hot grilled meat (including offal) and rice that will have you reaching for more. They also serve Horumon Udon (offal stir-fried udon) , a local specialty of Okayama Prefecture . (40s/Male/Office Worker)
There's more! Recommendations from residents of Okayama Prefecture
[Restaurant Kiyutei]
Location: 1-2-20 Chuo , Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
●A Western-style restaurant located in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. Operated by the Kurashiki International Hotel, it's a slightly upscale family restaurant, and was recently featured on a TV program about traveling by electric motorcycle. In addition to their signature omurice with Hayashi sauce, they also offer seasonal lunch menus. Inside the restaurant, there's a calligraphy piece by Shiko Munakata, whose works are also displayed in the Ohara Museum of Art, titled "Kiyu" (Turtle Play). Be sure to check that out as well. (40s/Male/Company Employee)
[soup udon- an Furuichi]
Location: 2-1-16 Chuo , Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
●Because it's a well-established and famous store in Kurashiki, and it's reasonably priced. (50s/Male/Other)
●I'm from Okayama, and I saw Shogo Yamamoto from THE RAMPAGE (who belongs to LDH) eating it, and it looked so delicious that I wanted to try it when I went to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter last summer, but it was too expensive for me, so I couldn't afford it. But I regret it, so I'll go back for revenge. (50s/Female/Office worker)
[Soba-dokoro Den]
Location: 2-13-4 Chuo , Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
●It's a delicious and relaxing place. (60s/Female/Housewife)
[Sawaraya]
Location: 3-12 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●This restaurant serves local Okayama sake and Spanish mackerel dishes. It's the kind of place where you can relax and take your time, so I've heard it's difficult to get in without a reservation. I've been wanting to go for a long time and would like to recommend it! (And I want to go too!) (50s/Female/Freelancer/Part-timer)
【Sakuraso】
Location: 3-11 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●I've always told visitors that this is the best place for lunch in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, and I often go there with them. (Female, over 70, self-employed)
[Miyake Shoten]
Location: 3-11 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●Not only is the curry superb, but the seasonal parfaits are also delicious. They use plenty of seasonal fruits, and the ice cream and fruit sauces are all homemade. They're really tasty. (60s/Female/Housewife)
【Cafe Tsumugu】
Location: 10-3 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City
●A stylish cafe located at the Oku of a Denim shop. Waffles and Basque cheesecake are highly recommended. The sweets served on Bizen Pottery tableware give you a real taste of Okayama. (50s/Female/Office worker)
[Mingei Chaya Shinsui]
Location: 11-35 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●Located in the heart of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, this restaurant, housed in a former traditional Japanese inn founded in 1919, boasts a charming, folk-art-like atmosphere. The journey from the Bikan Historical Quarter itself feels like stepping back in time. The Setouchi fish and oden (Japanese stew) made without soy sauce have a gentle flavor that warms both body and soul. The signature cream croquettes are crispy and absolutely delicious! (50s/Male/Office Worker)
[Yakitori Takadaya]
Location: 11-36 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●I'm sure you all already know this place, but when it comes to yakitori, this is the place! The food is incredibly delicious. I especially love the shiso-wrapped skewers and the energizing skewers; I could eat them endlessly. Even people visiting on business trips are always very happy when they eat here. (60s/Male/Unemployed)
[Sami]
Location: 2-15 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City
●Located in a quiet, old house at the end of a narrow alley, this restaurant has a hidden gem feel. Each dish in the lunch course is carefully prepared and artistic, delighting both the eyes and the palate. It's the kind of place you'd want to take someone special to when you want to make them happy! (50s/Female/Self-employed)
[Kamataya]
Location: 6-15 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●They have a wide variety of delicious tofu dishes. (60s/Male/Freelancer/Part-time worker)
[Restaurant Tsuta]
Location: Kurashiki Ivy Square, 7-2 Honmachi , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●The retro space, which retains the atmosphere of a Meiji-era spinning mill, is wonderful. The painted tiled pillars and heavy furniture are stylish, and the course meal, which makes use of seasonal ingredients from the Setouchi, is exquisite. I had a very satisfying time in the classical atmosphere. (50s/Male/Company employee)
[atelier & salon Hashimaya]
Location: 1-20 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●This lunch and cafe offers fermented dishes that are gentle on the body, making it a great place to get started on being more health-conscious. They also hold fermentation classes, which shows their dedication to quality. (50s/Female/Office worker)
[Pizzeria La Cenetta]
Location: 1F Tonda Building, 1700 Funakura-cho, Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
● An authentic pizzeria located on the south side of Kurashiki Ivy Square. It's a cozy, hidden gem of a restaurant, and you can choose from a wide variety of their signature pizzas. (40s/Male/Office worker)
[Takenoya Bettei]
Location: 3-18-18 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●The restaurant has a great atmosphere overall, and they have private rooms so you can enjoy a delicious meal while relaxing and admiring the beautiful garden with friends or family. Although it's near the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, it's a bit of a walk, which means you can really enjoy the townscape – another great point! They also offer afternoon tea depending on the season, making it a wonderful place that you'll never get tired of visiting. (20s/Female/Housewife)
[Trattoria Takenoya]
Location: 3-18-18 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●The service is excellent. It's a casual yet relaxed atmosphere where customers from other prefectures and overseas can experience a sense of being in a different country and learn about the best of Okayama. Evenings were well-received, with delicious drinks and engaging conversation. And everything besides the soba noodles is delicious, especially the sushi. The quality is so good you'll want to eat it with your hands, using the freshest fish available. It's a special place my husband and I regularly go on dates. (40s/Female/Self-employed)
[Bukkake Furuichi Naka Shop]
Location: 2-3-23 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
●This is the place for Bukkake Udon! (40s/Male/Unemployed)
●It's located on the way from JR Kurashiki Station to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. They have a wide variety of menu items! Shaved ice is recommended in the summer. (50s/Female/Office worker)
Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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