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Takamatsu/Kagawa Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

By Travel Japan Together Tokyo
Free cancellation available
Price is €271 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Takamatsu is a stylish coastal city on Shikoku, renowned for its gardens, art, and elegant streetscapes. The highlight is Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens, featuring manicured pines and serene koi ponds—a perfect immersion into Japanese aesthetics just a short ride from the port.

Near the waterfront, explore Tamamo Park, home to the unique saltwater moats of Takamatsu Castle ruins. From there, stroll through Kitahama Alley, a trendy district of renovated warehouses filled with charming cafés and boutiques.

Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Takamatsu City Museum of Art, which blends local and international works. With major sights within easy reach, Takamatsu offers an elegant port call filled with culture and creativity.

Activity location

  • Ritsurin Garden
    • 1-20-16 Ritsurincho,
    • 760-0073, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 7-Eleven; Takamatsu Sun Port
    • 1 2
    • 760-0019, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

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Takamatsu/Kagawa Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€271.40 x 1 Adult€271.40
Total
Price is €271.40
Until Mon, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide's necessary expenses during the tour

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ritsurin Garden

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore one of the most beautiful historical gardens in Japan. Designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Ritsurin Garden features six ponds and thirteen landscaped hills against the backdrop of Mt. Shiun. Enjoy a peaceful stroll, and perhaps a bowl of matcha tea at the Kikugetsu-tei teahouse, as you take in the changing views with every step.

Takamatsu Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit a rare Water Castle facing the Seto Inland Sea. Takamatsu Castle is famous for its seawater moats where you can even see sea bream swimming. While the main keep is being restored, you can explore the beautiful Hiunkaku villa and the Turret gates, which offer a unique blend of coastal defence and elegant architecture.

Kitahama Alley

  • 1h
Relax at a trendy waterfront district in renovated old warehouses. Kitahama Alley is a stylish complex of cafes, boutiques, and galleries that retains its nostalgic harbour atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to find unique local crafts, enjoy a coffee with a sea breeze, and experience the modern, creative side of Takamatsu.

Takamatsu Art Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Appreciate contemporary art in the heart of the city. Located near the central shopping arcade, this museum features a high-quality collection of postwar Japanese art and lacquerware, a traditional craft of Kagawa. Its urban location makes it a sophisticated final stop to reflect on the city’s deep connection to the art world and the Setouchi Triennale.

Location

Activity location

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    Ritsurin Garden
    • 1-20-16 Ritsurincho,
    • 760-0073, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    7-Eleven; Takamatsu Sun Port
    • 1 2
    • 760-0019, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

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