Igusa Weaving Workshop in Kurashiki Bikan District, Café Option

Meeting Point: Kurashiki Station

Walk through the beautifully preserved streets lined with white-walled storehouses and willow trees along the Kurashiki River. Learn about the town’s merchant history from your knowledgeable guide.

At this traditional workshop, discover the beauty of igusa weaving — a craft that originated in Kurashiki. Using a small handloom, you’ll create your own colorful coaster from locally grown rush grass. *The Standard Plan, which includes only the coaster weaving experience, concludes here. The total tour time is about 1.5 hour.

After your craft session, relax with a tasting of “Kibi Dango,” a local sweet made from millet, and try the new local specialty, “Drinkable Kibi Dango.” Both are made by the long-established Furuiya Honpo confectionery. *The Café Plan includes a total tour time of approximately 2 hours.

Igusaya Kaen – Kibi Soba Lunch (Light Meal Plan, Optional) Savor “Kibi Soba,” noodles made from Takakibi millet — a healthy and flavorful local specialty combining tradition and innovation. *The Light Meal Plan includes a total tour time of approximately 2 hours.