Kurashiki Historic Hotel

A trip to the historical sites in Kurashiki is likely first on your sightseeing list. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the museums and temples.

Based on our travel expertise, Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Achi Shrine is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Temari Hotel Yukikai and Ryokan Kurashiki.

Kurashiki is home to 78 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Kurashiki is notable for landmarks like Achi Shrine, Ohashi House and Former Nozakike House. Cultural venues include Kurashiki City Art Museum, Yumiko Igarashi Museum and Ohara Museum of Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Washuzan Skyline Mizushima Observatory and Ivy Square.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Kurashiki, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Kurashiki, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.