Kurashiki
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Play the city game of Kurashiki

An interactive adventure through Kurashiki. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.

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2hidden gems
3.8km route
Difficulty: moderate

10 stops · 3.8 km · ±1.5 h

3.8 km · 0.5 km back to the starting point.

Starts at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and ends at Achi Shrine. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.

This is what a challenge feels like:

Look at the traditional 'kawabune' boats on the canal. What shape is the bow (front) of these boats?

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Longest stretch between two stops: 750 m

The story

The Order of the Secret Map

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Kurashiki that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be guided by the gentle reflection of white walls in the canal. Feel the timeless tranquility whispering among the weeping willows. And discover the stories hidden in every cobblestone.

A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.

About this city walk

Discover Kurashiki on a self-guided walking tour

Our interactive walking tour of Kurashiki blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Kurashiki and the hidden gems only locals know.

No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Kurashiki — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.

Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Kurashiki — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.

Why players love CityWalkGems

At your pace

No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.

Highlights + gems

The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.

Story in every street

History and mystery woven through the city itself.

A fraction of a guide

A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.

Zero hassle

No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.

What you'll see in Kurashiki

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Kurashiki that ordinary visitors never fully see. Let yourself be guided by the gentle reflection of white walls in the canal. Feel the timeless tranquility whispering among the weeping willows. And discover the stories hidden in every cobblestone.

Along the way you'll pass Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, 倉敷三斎市(第三日曜日), Kurashiki Museum of Natural History, Momotaro's Karakuri Museum, Honmachi-dori and Ohashi Family Residence — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Kurashiki that only locals know about.

Ready for the adventure?

Start your mission in Kurashiki

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