Kurashiki

This trip to Okayama, Takamatsu, and Hiroshima was made possible by using the JR Okayama & Hiroshima & Yamaguchi Area Rail Pass 5-Day, which significantly reduced transportation costs. I could reserve seats on the Shinkansen to and from Hiroshima; and use the JR Pass for other destinations in Takamatsu, Kurashiki, and Okayama. One pass is all you need to travel everywhere!

This was my first time using it, and I chose to use it at Kurashiki, Okayama Castle, and Sansute. Kurashiki - After exiting Kurashiki Station, turn left towards the Kurashiki Bikan-ku (Kurashiki Bikan-ku) exit. There's an information center (the one next to APA) on your right to exchange your voucher. Okayama Castle - You can exchange it directly at the ticket counter near the entrance. They give you a free Okayama Castle sundae from Ujo Coffee – so delicious!! Remember to get a challenge ticket at the stamp station next to your ticket counter; you'll get a small gift after completing the challenge!!! (Free!!!) Sansute - A department store near Okayama Station where you can exchange for a 1500 yen voucher – it can be used in many places! We used it at GU this time!! It was very worthwhile!! The only thing I wasn't satisfied with was that it could be used for JR car rentals, saying it's limited to same-day rentals and cannot be booked in advance. I originally wanted to use it for car rentals. When I went early in the morning, there were no cars left, but I can accept that it's popular during the summer holidays. I also asked if the voucher could be used there, and they said they couldn't use it there. This comparison is a pity.

Ticket collection is convenient, and you can also pick up a drain cover card at the same time. These cards can be used at a variety of shops, with the number of cards required ranging from 1 to 6. Items include soft serve, coffee, handmade crafts, and more, saving you the hassle of planning.