LOGIN Kurashiki is located in an alley in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter . It is home to a variety of facilities, including standing bars, sweets, craft shops, accommodation, and a tour desk. A Japanese sweets shop is scheduled to open in April 2025. We will introduce the charms of this complex, which will lead to discovering the charms of Kurashiki and the surrounding area!
2025.05.08-
Table of Contents
- What is "LOGIN Kurashiki"?
- A selection of local alcohol and food [Kakehashi Standing Bar]
- Passing on technology and passion to the next generation [Tsunagu Kurashiki]
- Take home a souvenir of Kurashiki traditional craftsmanship [Kurashiki Canvas LOGIN Kurashiki Shop]
- Produced by Junichi Kawamoto [Jun-gumi]
- Opening April 15, 2025 [Waryu Proposta]
- Deeply enjoy the local area [Takahashi River TRAVEL]
- Experience Kurashiki at this three-room lodging facility [HIYASAI]
- Conclusion
What is "LOGIN Kurashiki"?
"LOGIN Kurashiki " is a complex created as a tourist hub for the Takahashi River River basin with a focus on inbound foreign visitors tourists.
The Takahashi River River Basin refers to the western Okayama Prefecture area, including Kurashiki City, Hayashima Town, Yakage Town Soja City, Asakuchi City, Satosho Town Kasaoka City, Satosho Town, Ibara City, Niimi City, Takahashi City , and Takahashi City. The name was chosen with the hope that people would use " LOGIN Kurashiki" as a base to LOGIN (access) to Kurashiki City and neighboring towns.
This facility is located down an alley off the main street that connects Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, lined with historical buildings, with the lively Ebisu-dori shopping arcade.
The name "LOGIN Kurashiki" also incorporates the meaning of a facility located "inside" an "alley (LOGI)."
In the past, the local market "Kurashiki Alley Market" was held regularly here. At that time, various local specialties were gathered from within Kurashiki City as well as the Takahashi River River basin.
Continuing that concept, we aim to become a base for communicating the attractions of the Takahashi River basin, where many people from both Japan and abroad can experience its charms and even make them want to visit areas that interest them.
The garden-like terrace, designed to resemble the flow of the Takahashi River and its water source, is equipped with chairs and tables where you can enjoy takeaway food and drinks.
A selection of local alcohol and food [Kakehashi Standing Bar]
This is a standing bar where you can enjoy the local flavors of Okayama prefecture with a glass of sake or craft beer in hand. Although it is called a "standing bar," there are seats available so you can relax and enjoy your drink.
A map of local ingredients is displayed inside the store, allowing you to visually see which region each ingredient comes from. This will help you feel closer to the local food culture.
The popular lunchtime dish is the "Okayama Set Meal," which uses plenty of local ingredients. The contents vary depending on the day, but on the day I visited, the set included rice and eggs grown in the terraced rice fields of Misaki Town, octopus and hijiki seaweed caught in the Shimotsui region, Sakushu black beans, and pickles from a long-established pickle shop in Kurashiki. Each ingredient has a story to tell, and you can experience the culture of the area through the food.
The concept of this restaurant is "a bridge that connects the region and people." You can experience the local culture through local sake, beer, and snacks. Many staff members are knowledgeable about regional development and local information, so you can discover new charms of Okayama.
[Kakehashi Standing Bar]
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 080-1564-9745
Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00-18:30, Thursday to Sunday 11:00-21:30
Closed on Mondays *May be closed on other days
Passing on technology and passion to the next generation [Tsunagu Kurashiki]
This is a select shop that light on Japan's traditional culture and industrial technology with the theme of "Connecting Technology and Culture to 2050."
The aim is to pass on traditional techniques that are being lost to the future in the form of works. Through the exhibitions, you can learn about the thoughts and techniques behind them. It seems that having such a venue allows information to be gathered, which also serves as an opportunity for the creation of new products.
The store is filled with "Rebornglass," made from recycled glass from light panels, miscellaneous goods handmade by people from vocational support centers, and works by local craftsmen and artists. Workshops on "Kumiko" (traditional Japanese woodworking technique) and stained glass, where you can experience the techniques of artists, are also held on an irregular basis.
It is operated by Ishida Komuten Co., Ltd. The walls are made of magnetic material, making it easy to change displays and layouts. Taking advantage of this feature, it is occasionally used as a challenge shop by artists who want to expand their field of activity.
[Tsunagu Kurashiki]
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-16:30, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:30
Closed on Mondays *May be closed on other days
Take home a souvenir of Kurashiki traditional craftsmanship [Kurashiki Canvas LOGIN Kurashiki Shop]
Kurashiki Kurashiki Hanpu, which has a history of over 130 years, is one of the few long-established brands in Japan that maintains an integrated production system, from Hara spinning to weaving and finishing. Strong and flexible canvas is produced by the wisdom and skills of craftsmen that have been passed down for generations, and is used in items that are part of everyday life, such as bags and miscellaneous goods.
At the LOGIN Kurashiki store, products with playful designs are popular, such as the unique "vaulting box-shaped accessory case" and the "parent-child purse" that can be used to sort items.
It's fun just to look at it, and when you pick it up you'll be impressed by how soft it feels to the touch.
Why not take home some bags and miscellaneous goods that embody the unique Kurashiki spirit of craftsmanship as a memento of your trip?
[Kurashiki Canvas LOGIN Kurashiki Shop]
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-485-2112 (company main number)
Business hours: 10:00-17:30
Closed: None
Produced by Junichi Kawamoto [Jun-gumi]
This is a sweets and drinks shop produced by Junichi Kawamoto, a comedian from Okayama Prefecture. After his own illness, Kawamoto realized the importance of food again and started farming. The shop offers a selection of carefully crafted dishes using "Junmai" rice and "Junama" sweet fermented rice drink, which he grew himself.
The strawberry smoothie parfait contains a strawberry smoothie and sponge cake. It is topped with cheese-flavored semi-sweet cream and strawberries, making it very filling. The smoothie, made with semi-sweet amazake, is moderately sweet and refreshing, making it especially recommended for summer. As seasonal fruits are used, the menu changes with the seasons, which is another fun thing to enjoy.
Crepes made with semi-sweet rice flour dough and semi-sweet cream are also popular.
The chewy dough and the rich, yet refreshing cream have an exquisite balance.
The menu is Toyotomi, so you'll have fun choosing.
[Jun-gumi]
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 080-1564-9745
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays *May be closed temporarily
Opening April 15, 2025 [Waryu Proposta]
This shop just opened on April 15th, 2025, and offers premium ice-brewed green tea, which brings out the sweetness of the tea leaves to the fullest, genmaicha (green tea with roasted brown rice), which is extracted using a siphon, and Japanese-style sweets.
The recommended "Exquisite Ice-Dried Sencha" is brewed without water, using only ice, allowing you to enjoy the sweetness of the tea leaves. It has almost no bitterness, and you'll be surprised by its deep flavor, similar to dashi (Japanese soup stock). It is offered under the supervision of the long-established "Tsuneki Tea Shop," so if you want to taste authentic tea, be sure to visit.
"Waryu-yaki" is a Japanese dessert with a dough similar to that of dorayaki (traditional Japanese pancake sandwich with sweet filling), filled with fragrant matcha ice cream, anko (sweet red bean paste), and seasonal fruits. The anko is cooked fresh in the store, with as little sugar as possible and sea salt added. It is characterized by its light sweetness and fluffy anko flavor.
[Waryu Proposta]
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Deeply enjoy the local area [Takahashi River TRAVEL]
Takahashi River TRAVEL 's tour experience is popular because it allows even tourists visiting Kurashiki for the first time to experience the deep charm of the local area.
A wide variety of programs are available, including cycling, ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) experiences, and astronomical observation at Kurashiki Astronomical Observatory.
Particularly popular is the "Deep guided tour of the 'real Kurashiki ' that only a distinguished family with a history of 400 years knows (including a coffee break and souvenirs at 'Coffee House Ueda,' a long-established local shop that has been in business for over 50 years)." The tour is led by Hara Hara, the representative of the company that operates LOGIN Kurashiki , who will guide you through the history of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter along a specially selected route.
Takahashi River Basin Federation in 1954 by local businessman and president of the Kurashiki Spinning Takahashi River TRAVEL , Ohara Kurashiki : "We want to create cooperation and circulation throughout the entire Takahashi River River basin."
For this reason, they plan to plan experiential tours in various areas of the Takahashi River River basin in the future.
[Takahashi River TRAVEL]
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-425-0001
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays (open if tours are booked)
Experience Kurashiki at this three-room lodging facility [HIYASAI]
"Hiyasai" means "alley" in the old Kurashiki dialect. As the name suggests, this is an accommodation facility with only three rooms located inside " LOGIN Kurashiki " which is located at the Oku of an alley. There is one room with a small Japanese garden on the first floor and two rooms on the second floor.
With a theme of "Craft & Art," the guest rooms feature carefully selected tools and furniture from artists in Kurashiki and Okayama Prefecture, as well as makers from around the country who have ties to Kurashiki . Lithographs, etchings, and silkscreens by Ara River , a contemporary artist whose works are housed in the internationally renowned Ohara Ohara Museum of Art of Art, are also on display (exhibition content is subject to change), enriching your stay.
Another great thing about staying overnight is that you can combine your stay with other shops within LOGIN Kurashiki or the tour desk to create a unique experience.
【HIYASAI】
Address: 2-20-9 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Check-in: 15:00-24:00 (self check-in after 18:00)
Check-out: 10:00
Conclusion
LOGIN Kurashiki, which will soon celebrate its first anniversary since opening, is an opportunity to discover the new charms of Japanese regional culture.
Please come and enjoy the unique experience of this place.
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