[Kurashiki Denim (Kojima Jeans Street) | Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture "The home of 'nurtured jeans' that get better with every wear"]

[Kurashiki Denim (Kojima Jeans Street) | Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture "The home of jeans that get better with every wear"] — The Kojima area of Kurashiki is known as the birthplace of Japanese jeans, and is known as the place where the first jeans were made in Japan. Now, as Kojima Jeans Street, it is a pilgrimage spot for denim lovers, with artisan brands and specialty shops gathering there. "Domestic jeans with selvedge" that are said to be of higher quality than American jeans, indigo dyed carefully by artisans, and you can even try them on, order your size, and experience customization at the store. It's not just a place to buy jeans, it's a place where you can find your own pair of jeans that are one of a kind in the world. ⸻ 📍【Location & Access】 ・Area name: Kojima Jeans Street (Kojima Ajino, Kurashiki City) ・Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kojima Station / About 30 minutes by car from the city ・There are parking lots, cafes, and tourist information centers in the area 🕰️【Store Information】 ・Inside the street: About 30 stores open ・Business hours: Approximately 10:00-17:00 (varies by store) ・Closed: Some stores are closed on Wednesdays or irregularly, so it is recommended to check in advance 💰【Price range guide】 ・Domestic jeans: About 15,000 yen to 30,000 yen (price increases in proportion to quality) ・T-shirts and accessories start at the 3,000 yen level / Denim goods and bags are also popular ⸻ 👖Recommended points • World-renowned "Made in Kojima" quality 　→ Strong and worth growing. The beauty of the fading is different from others • Stores filled with the craftsman's attention to detail 　→ Original designs, selvedge, hand-dyed, etc. that can't be found at mass retailers • Some stores accept orders and customization 　→ Some stores can also do hemming and button/patch customization on the spot • You can also find "unexpected items" made of denim 　→ Denim ties, slippers, hats, wallets, etc. are popular souvenirs ⸻ 📸 Tips ・Sizes vary greatly from brand to brand, so be sure to try them on ・It gets crowded on weekends after noon. Mornings or weekdays are recommended for a relaxed look ・Enjoy gourmet food such as "jeans soft serve ice cream" and "denim manju" ・If you're buying one pair, choose one with "selvedge, indigo dyed, Okayama brand" as your criteria ◎ ⸻ #KurashikiDenim #KojimaJeansStreet #AbsolutelyFreeTrip