The Kurashiki Ivy Square (倉敷アイビースクエア), is a series of ivy covered brick buildings in the Kurashiki Historical Bikan Quarter. Once the site of the first cotton mill in Japan, the Kurashiki Ivy Square complex now includes a museum, several shops, restaurants and a hotel. Originally built in 1889 as the Kurabo Spinning Works (Kurashiki Bosekijo), it is now a charming hub in Kurashiki.
The former spinning works was thoughtfully transformed in 1974 into Hotel Ivy Square, café, shops, and cultural facilities. Later, in 2007, the site was designated a Heritage of Industrial Modernization.
Today at the Kurashiki Ivy Square, you can find several activities, including the Kurabo Mueseum (open 10:00am – 4:00pm, 300JPY), a small museum which illustrates the history of the Kurabo Spinning Works. You can also find the quirky Piggy Bank Museum (10:30am to 5:00pm, 300JPY) a short walk away from the square.
Hours and Admission
- Hours: Varies by shop (typically 8:00am - 7:00pm)
- Free (Activites, shops etc. cost)
- Average Time Spent: 20 mins+
- Official Website
Accessing the Kurashiki Ivy Square
The Kurashiki Ivy Square is found in the Kurashiki Historical Bikan Quarter, just a short 15 minute walk from Kurashiki Station.
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Where to Stay
Hotel Grand Cocoe Kurashiki
Toyoko Inn Kurashiki-eki Minami-guchi
Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel
Relax in elegance at Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel, featuring refined rooms, fine dining, and a prime location near the Bikan Historical Quarter
