Kurashiki City Mizushima Library (倉敷市立水島図書館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A district library run by Kurashiki City, located in the town of Mizushima. There's a children's book corner where kids can take their time browsing everything from picture books to longer reads. The air-conditioned interior is just the place to cool down a body that's warmed up from walking outside. Fitting in one quiet stretch of time during the morning keeps the day's rhythm intact even after letting loose during the afternoon's water play. Since it's a facility close to local daily life, it's also interesting as a way to touch the town's everyday side that you wouldn't normally encounter while traveling.

Tips

Opening hours and closed days can change, so check Kurashiki City's information before heading out. Since the library is a place for quiet time, it helps to set expectations with young children beforehand. Assume eating and drinking are not allowed except in designated areas, and have drinks outside the building. If you find a book you'd like to read, you can also stop by on the way back and borrow it.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Spending the strong-sun hours around 11 a.m. indoors is comfortable

Access & map

〒712-8064 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Mizushima-Aoba-cho 4-40