Car Hire in Kurashiki-eki Mae - Mini guide to Kurashiki-eki Mae

The city of Kurashiki is located in the Okayama prefecture on the island of Honshu. It is approximately 650 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. During the Edo period (1615-1868) Kurashiki grew from a small fishing village to a major agricultural center. This was due to the reclamation of land from the sea and the area became a major center for growing cotton and manufacturing textiles. Today the city is home to the Mitsubishi car factory, the heart of the Mizushima Industrial Area, one of the largest heavy industry zones in all of Japan.

In addition to being an industrial center, the city is also a major cultural center. It boasts museums of architecture, folk crafts and toys. It is also the home of the Ohara Art Museum, the first Japanese museum of western art that today houses over 140 paintings by Western masters. The city also boasts the Bikan Historical Quarter, an area of preserved homes, storehouses and canals from the Edo period.

Kurashiki is also close to the major city of Okayama and other cultural and industrial centers. An easy way to see all of the sights in the Kurashiki area is by hiring a car. And while there are not any car hire companies to be found in Kurashiki, you can find several in nearby Okayama or whichever city in Japan you choose to fly into.

Hiring a car can provide you with a convenient way to see the Kurashiki area. With a hired car, you can visit Kurashiki’s many diverse sights at your own pace, without the hassle and inconvenience of bus and train schedules.

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