Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Ivy Square
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たかぼー
Hatsukaichi, Japan4,737 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is a tourist facility that utilizes the historic buildings of the original Kurabo factory. Built on the site of the former magistrate's office in Kurashiki, which was a shogunate territory, it is worth a visit just to see the ivy-covered red brick building in the center of the area, the lovely courtyard plaza, restaurants, shops selling denim and other clothing and souvenirs, and the Kurabo Memorial Hall where you can learn about the history of spinning. It is also a designated modern industrial heritage site. Admission is free and the memorial hall is well-equipped, making it a must-see when strolling around Kurashiki.
Written 24 May 2024
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akashi-rokuro
17,119 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The area where Kurashiki Ivy Square is located was the magistrate's office during the Edo period, and the headquarters factory of Kurashiki Boseki from the Meiji period. It is currently managed by Kurashiki Ivy Square, a subsidiary of Kurashiki Boseki. Even today, the ruins of the magistrate's office can be seen. The buildings that house Ivy Gakukan and other buildings are renovated textile mills built in the Meiji era. It's an area where you can really feel the history and it was fun. The Ivy Shop also had a wide selection of souvenirs.
Written 23 March 2024
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SeeMoreLiveMore
Singapore, Singapore513 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
It is near the Bikan historical area and easy to get here from there in a short walk. Having seen the photographs, I knew what to expect. However, when I was there, because it was late autumn, the ivy leaves were all gone, leaving bare branches. The buildings were pretty architecture, but would have been better if all the ivy were fully green,
Written 10 December 2017
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YvonneT
Adelaide, Australia223 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
I’m unsure why this is listed as a destination in Kurashiki. I’d say Don’t bother unless you happen to be passing by or in the mood for shopping, or eating there. Admittedly we only had a quick look.
Written 24 April 2018
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Selsy
New Zealand9,571 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
There are some good museums there that are worth seeing (part of the Ohara museum, Kurabo Memorial Hall) and there's some shops to potter around. There was a nice free photo exhibition in a large hall next to the hotel. Some renovation work was happening when I visited, which impeded access a bit at times.
Written 12 November 2017
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,356 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Rd brick buildings were constructed as part of a mill in Ivy Square in 1889, but we did not find this so interesting as there was a hotel, restaurant and some museums which we did not enter.
Written 17 October 2017
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GVancouver
Vancouver, Canada971 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Ivy Square is atractive from the outside simply because of the ivy. Inside is just a collection of touristy gift shops.
You'll be pasing by anyway if you're strolling the Bizan District, but don't make a special trip.
You'll be pasing by anyway if you're strolling the Bizan District, but don't make a special trip.
Written 23 August 2017
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Bomoh
Mount Gambier, Australia770 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Nothing special in here. I stayed in the hotel. Outside space is seldom used except for a ridiculously expensive beer garden event.
Written 17 August 2017
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alice l
10 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
the style of this hotel is traditional and classic. their staff were very helpful that they helped us to locate the restaurant and call a taxi to there. there is a public bath for you to relax. it is not a hotel only but also a place for workshop, exhibition and performance. really enjoyed to stay here.
Written 7 May 2017
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winterpine
Singapore, Singapore102 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Near to Kurashiki bikan. Nice atmosphere. Great place to sit down and relax. There are some shops in the complex also.
Written 27 April 2017
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