【Japan Travel】 Exploring Old Shimotsui|Kaisendonya Museum & Small Railway House|Kurashiki Travel Vlog
In this video, we explore the quiet port town of Shimotsui in Kurashiki, Okayama.
We visit two historical spots:
MUKASHI Shimotsui Kaisendonya (Old Shipping House Museum) and the Shimotsui Small Railway Museum.
The former shipping house was once used by merchants who traded on the famous “Kitamae-bune” ships during the Edo and Meiji periods. Today, it preserves the history of local sea trade, herring fertilizer, and the cotton culture that supported Kurashiki’s textile industry.
Just a short walk away is the Small Railway Museum, which keeps the memories of the Shimotsui Dentetsu, a local railway that connected the town from the early Showa era to the 1990s.
You’ll see original photographs, station signs, uniforms, and handmade miniature dioramas that recreate the town as it used to be.
These two spots offer a peaceful journey through time — from the port’s maritime past to its beloved local train line.
📍 Places visited
・Mukashi Shimotsui Kaisendonya
・Shimotsui Small Railway Museum
・Old Shimotsui Station remains
👀 Recommended for
・Slow travel lovers
・History and culture enthusiasts
・Railway fans
・Travelers visiting Kurashiki, Kojima, or the Seto Inland Sea area
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