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Takamatsu/Kagawa Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Takamatsu
About
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 of...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Transportation fees
Private transportation
Guide's necessary expenses during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven; Takamatsu Sun Port
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Takamatsu/Kagawa Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Takamatsu
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About
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 of...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Transportation fees
Private transportation
Guide's necessary expenses during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven; Takamatsu Sun Port
Return
Itinerary
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Ritsurin Garden
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.
2 hours
2
Takamatsu Castle
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 defense and elegant architecture.
1 hour
3
Kitahama Alley
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 harbor 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.
1 hour
4
Takamatsu Art Museum
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.
