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Takamatsu Full-Day Customized Tour

Ritsurin Garden boats of magnificent pine trees.

Kagawa Private Tour - There is no other Japanese garden with three stars that offers fantastic boat rides to explore the highlight of the traditional garden.

There is no other Japanese garden with three stars that offers fantastic boat rides to explore the highlight of the traditional garden.

Kagawa Private Tour - Sanuki udon is a famous local food. It is characterized by its tasty soup with seafood broth and al dente noodles with your favorite toppings.

Sanuki udon is a famous local food. It is characterized by its tasty soup with seafood broth and al dente noodles with your favorite toppings.

Amazing workshop at Mamehana. How easily you can create beautiful sweets! (optional)

Kagawa Private Tour - The Kagawa Prefectural Government Office designed by Tange Kenzo attracts many architecture enthusiasts! (optional) It is fascinating that we still use this 65-year-old modern building and remains the iconic symbol of Kagawa as a full of art prefecture!

The Kagawa Prefectural Government Office designed by Tange Kenzo attracts many architecture enthusiasts! (optional) It is fascinating that we still use this 65-year-old modern building and remains the iconic symbol of Kagawa as a full of art prefecture!

Traditional Kimono experience is so memorable.

The local train 'Kotoden' is relaxing!

Sugar cane press hut at Shikokumura museum

Yashima temple is built on top of Mt. Yashima.

You can enjoy this first national park in Japan!

Learn how people lived in 19 centuries in Shikoku.

Ritsurin Garden offers different views every step!

One of the three beautiful seaside castles

Are you interested in Bonsai Village?

Visit Sanuki Kagari Temari factory

Takamatsu Full-Day Customized Tour

Highlights

Joined 2023

Mika S.

5.00 / 5

(10 reviews)

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Kagawa

English, Japanese (Native)

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Mika S.)

Up to 8 people

Discover the charm of Takamatsu city, where you can explore historic castle ruins, stroll through the stunning Ritsurin Garden, and enjoy the lively shopping arcade that once thrived as a castle town. For added adventure, Plan B includes a visit to the captivating Shikokumura open air Museum and the tranquil Yashima Temple.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Takamatsu port or JR Takamatsu station

- If you require pickup from your hotel, please note that transportation costs will apply.

10:00 AM

Ritsurin Garden

Immerse yourself in one of Japan’s finest traditional gardens, awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide. Stroll through its beautifully landscaped paths or glide across the serene waters on a traditional boat, discovering breathtaking views at every turn. Pause at an elegant teahouse to savor matcha and delicate sweets, embracing a moment of tranquility in this timeless setting.

12:20 PM

Lunch and Kagawa Prefectural Building

For lunch, we can enjoy authentic Sanuki udon at a local restaurant near the shopping arcade, savoring one of Kagawa’s most beloved specialties. If you’re interested in modern architecture, I recommend a visit to the Kagawa Prefectural Office building—recognized by The New York Times as one of 'The 25 Most Significant Works of Postwar Architecture.' Designed by the renowned architect Kenzo Tange, this masterpiece seamlessly blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design

01:20 PM

(Plan A)Takamatsu Shopping Arcades and Takamatsu castle ruin

Wander through Japan’s longest shopping arcades, stretching an impressive 2.8 km through what was once a bustling castle town. These lively streets once connected to the famous Konpira Shrine, a key pilgrimage site during the samurai era. Today, they are home to a rich mix of authentic local shops, where I can guide you to hidden gems tailored to your interests—be it traditional crafts, stylish kimono, or local delicacies.

For a hands-on cultural experience, you can try making delicate Japanese sugar sweets while dressed in an elegant kimono. Then, we’ll step back in time at Takamatsu Castle, one of Japan’s renowned 'Three Great Water Castles.' As we walk to the castle tower ruins, you'll be rewarded with stunning scenic views, blending history and beauty into an unforgettable journey

01:20 PM

(Plan B) Mt.Yashima: Where History, Scenic Views, and Art Converge

Just a 20-minute taxi ride from the city center, Mt. Yashima offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea, part of Japan’s first national park. At its summit, you'll find Yashima Temple, one of the 88 sacred sites on the Shikoku pilgrimage route, originally built in 754. This historic plateau was also the site of a pivotal battle between the Minamoto and Taira clans in 1185.

For a glimpse into the region’s historical way of life, the Shikoku Mura Museum at the mountain’s base features beautifully preserved traditional houses relocated from across Shikoku. Exhibits highlight the island’s past industries, including 19th-century sugar production and paper mulberry farming. Closed on Tuesdays.

Art lovers can explore the Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum, dedicated to the acclaimed stone sculptor. Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays by reservation, this museum offers an intimate look at his work and creative space.

Ending Point

Takamatsu port or JR Takamatsu station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up (If your hotel is located in the central area of Takamatsu city）

What‘s not included

・Transportation Fee (you and the guide)

Estimated Taxi Fare:

From JR Takamatsu Station or Takamatsu Port to Ritsurin Garden：¥1,600~

From Ritsurin Garden to the summit of Yashima: ¥3,400~

From Yashima area to the Takamatsu station or to your hotel : ¥3,300~

Total estimated fare: Around ¥10,000

Note: A regular taxi can accommodate up to 4 people, including the guide. For larger groups, we will need to arrange a jumbo taxi or additional vehicles.

Train Fare (if using Kotoden):

From Takamatsu-Chikko Station to Ritsurin-Koen Station: ¥210 per person

・lunch (you and the guide)

Admission Fees:

・Ritsurin Garden: ¥410 per person,　Boat Ride, ¥620/person *optional

Teahouse with tea and sweets, ¥500～700 /person *optional

・Tamamo Park (Takamatsu Castle): ¥200 per adult (age 16 and over), ¥100 per child (ages 6–15)

・Shikoku Mura museum (if visiting): ¥1,600 per person

・Yashima Temple: Free (donations optional)

・Mamehana workshop:¥1500 ~2500 /person *optional

Tour Important Information

・Taxi may be recommended for efficiency instead of tarins and buses.

・If you wish to ride a Japanese-style boat in Ritsurin Garden, reservations are required, and the fee must be paid at least 30 minutes in advance.

・Strolling around the castle and Japanese gardens involves walking on stone steps. Those with limited mobility will be restricted in where they can go, but they will have plenty of fun.

・Kimono wearing ,Udon-making, Wasanbon sugar-making experiences require advance reservations, so please let me know ahead of time.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Mika S.

5.00 / 5

(10 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Mika S.

My name is Mika, a local guide living in Takamatsu city. I have been an English teacher, but the Setouchi International Art Festival awakened me to the joy of guiding. The more I learn about the Seto Inland Sea region, the more I am impressed by its life, history, architecture and art works. So, I would like to show you the spectacular scenery that you may have missed in guidebooks alone, and the sights that have yet to be introduced in guidebooks.

In Kagawa Prefecture, island tours are also very popular, such as Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima, which are sacred places for contemporary art, and I think you can better understand the connection between the history of the islands and art by touring with a guide.

Of course, I would also like to introduce fresh harvest from the Seto Inland Sea, delicious local food, and shopping for folk crafts in the Takamatsu shopping arcade, which will satisfy you fully as a highlight of your journey.

Reviews

John F.

5 / 5

Oct 23, 2025

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