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Kurashiki Ivy Square

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Kurashiki Ivy Square

倉敷アイビースクエア

Okayama · Chugoku

An 1889 cotton mill converted in 1974 into an ivy-covered brick hotel, museum, and event complex in Kurashiki.

Why we picked it

A striking industrial-heritage conversion adjacent to the Bikan Quarter that many visitors miss.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 3,179 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
The grounds/courtyard, shops and restaurants are free to enter. The Kurabo Memorial Hall inside charges ¥300 adults / ¥250 students (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:45; free for hotel guests). Pottery workshop and other experiences priced separately.
Nearest station
Kurashikishi Station · 17 min walk
Website
ivysquare.co.jp

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • The grounds/courtyard, shops and restaurants are free to enter. The Kurabo Memorial Hall inside charges ¥300 adults / ¥250 students (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:45; free for hotel guests). Pottery workshop and other experiences priced separately.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

architecturehistoric millhotel

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