President’s Message
As we welcome the new fiscal year of Reiwa 8, 2026, our association has now been operating for one year and three months since relocating its office near Jeans Street in January of last year. During this time, we have seen several members leave and new members join.
This fiscal year, the current officers will continue to manage the association. Our goal is to increase the number of visitors using our guided tour services by 20%. To achieve this, we will increase the number and frequency of catch guides, strengthen our public relations activities, and focus on improving the management of the association.
We will continue our efforts to ensure that tourists visiting Kojima, as well as local residents, are pleased with our activities and services.
We would sincerely appreciate the cooperation of local businesses as supporting members of our association.
About the Kojima Tourism Guide Association
| Date of Establishment / Membership | Established on April 3, 2013 Number of Members: 39 (as of July 31, 2025) |
| address | 711-0913, 1-9-34 Azino, Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan |
| contact address | Phone: 086-474-4004 Fax: 086-474-4004 |
| 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 |