President’s Message
It has been nearly 3 months since I assumed the role of Chairman in April,2025.
In January 2025, we relocated our office near Jeans Street and installed new equipment, allowing us to welcome everyone with fresh energy.
Recently, we’ve seen a steady increase in visitors to the area surrounding Jeans Street and the historic Nozaki Residence. More people are stopping by our Guide Association office to pick up brochures or make inquiries, and we’re gradually receiving bookings for guided tours as we head into the autumn season.
We are also placing greater emphasis on welcoming inbound tourists and are committed to taking on new challenges to enhance our experience.
Locally, there are exciting developments such as the reopening of the Washuzan Rest House and the charming bridal procession at Shimotsui Port. Our Guide Association is eager to share the latest regional highlights with all our visitors.
Lastly, we are deeply grateful to the 10 new supporting member companies who joined us as of the end of June 2025, bringing our total to 43. Thank you sincerely for your continued encouragement.
We look forward to your warm support as we move ahead together.
About the Kojima Tourism Guide Association
| Date of Establishment / Membership | Established on April 3, 2013 Number of Members: 39 (as of July 31, 2025) |
| Purpose of Establishment | As a volunteer organization, we welcome tourists and visitors from both within and outside the prefecture, contributing to the promotion of Kojima and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help build “Kojima – a town where people want to live and visit.” |
| Guiding Motto | We strive to provide heartfelt hospitality and kindness to all visitors, ensuring that their experience leaves lasting and positive memories. |
| Guiding Areas (within Kojima District, Kurashiki City) | ・Ajino Area: Kojima Jeans Street, The Nozaki Family Historic Residence ・Shimotsui Area: Strolling through Shimotsui Town, Shimotsui Castle Ruins, Kaze-no-Michi and Shimotsui Electric Railway Line ・Washuzan Area: Washuzan Second Observatory, Visitor Center, Summit, Azumaya Pavilion ・Yugasan Area: Yugas-an Rendaiji , Yugasan Yuga Grand Shrine ・Kotoura Area: Jeans Museum, Kojima School Uniform Museum ・Karakoto Area: Ojigadake ・Gounai Area: Japan’s No.1 Kumano Shrine, Goryu Sonryuin Temple |
| Guide Types and Fees | ・Reservation-Based Guide We accept reservations from individuals to small group tours. Please make your reservation at least one week in advance of your desired date. ① Contact us via one of the following methods: Reservation banner on our website Phone: +81-86-474-4004 Fax: +81-86-474-4004 Email: kojima.kankouguide@outlook.jp -Guide Fees for travel agency-organized tours (package tours): ¥2,000 per bus For all other reservation-based guides: Free of charge ・Catch Guide |