Kojima Jeans Street

Extremely low key and calm spot but amazing nonetheless. We walked around in all the jeans spots for a couple hours and weren’t bored for a second. The history of all the stores is amazing and the quality of the jeans are incomparable. Beware that the price of the jeans are above average (depending on where you live) the cheapest pair we found was about 18,000 yen and the most expensive was 60,000 yen but if you want you can spend a lot more on a pair if you order and want them fitted.

Went on a Sunday a bit lonely not so many shops open

We thought our shopping time in Japan was over but we were so wrong. It's kinda unassuming in that it's a few small laneways that cris-cross a tiny area in Kojima, but the quality and standard is next level. The denim is varied and all made in Japan, with many stores making everything in Kojima itself up near the train station. Definitely check it out, even if you're not a full on denim fan.

A place for denim pilgrims to pay respect to numerous makers such as Big John on one end to Japan Blue Jeans on the other. Best go on days when business is open and enjoy a leisurely walk to peruse the many design offerings. There is likely something for every denim lover.

Five stars if you are a lover of denim but otherwise Kojima itself is not an attractive town and there is little else to see. Jeans Street is in fact spread over two streets, a map is available at the station, and has around thirty shops selling denim. Most are small boutiques and, in terms of style, some sell a broad range including Big John; some are aimed at a more older and conservative demographic, and a few are fashion-forward such as Japan Blue Jean, and Momotaro. None are street wise, and ultra-hip, and there are no stores selling pre-worn clothing. Nor is this a place for cheap prices. It's not an outlet street.

For jeans lovers definitely worth a trip. Apart from the jeans shops, nothing much to see in Kojima. Don't go there on a Monday, a lot of stores are closed, best time to go is the weekend, so I heard. Staff is very friendly in all the shops, most of them don't speak much English though. Not in all but in most shops, they will give you a tax free.

Very cool area. Many denim shop with very special designs.

If you're looking to buy or have a pair of jeans made, this is the place for you. If not and you have no other reason for visiting Kojima, then I wouldn't make the trip. That said, it is a nice area to stroll around with lots of cafes and restaurants to choose from and it's only a 15 minute walk from the train station. If you're driving, then park for free in the Happy Town mall and walk five minutes. Kojima can be a short stop en route from Kurashiki to Washuzan.

Kojima Denim Street is a super cool spot to visit if you're in Okayama. I headed over here after custom-making some denim jeans at the Betty Smith Denim Museum, and loved it! The street gives off urban vibes, and are lined with plenty of denim stores selling everything denim. Hats, jeans, shirts, bags, literally, everything was denim! The prices here I wouldn't say are super affordable, but matches the quality you're getting. If you're also here, be sure to stop by the ice cream store to try the denim ice cream. It's not made of denim, but it is blue and tastes very similar to vanilla-ish. It's a really fun novelty for when you're there, and only costed 500 yen (about $3 USD). This place is a fun little street to explore, and will probably take you about an hour or so.

Indigo Blue Jeans Indigo Blue Ice Cream Indigo Blue Roads See a sexy girl here and you will get Indigo Blue Balls.

There are over 20 denim shops along this street. All shops have original Okayama denims and very unique products. This street is 15 minutes from Kojima station. You can find special denim clothes and also ask made to order denims too. Only one problem is that there are not many restaurants around here.