Private Tour

Kotoden Train Ride Experience & Private Takamatsu Tour by car

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

A government-certified foreign language and tourist guide will pick you up by car from the train station, hotel, etc.

The standard destinations are as follows, but depending on your needs, weather, traffic conditions and season, the destinations and length of your stay can be adjusted. Optional locations are also included as much as possible.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Ritsurin Garden

Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government, Ritsurin Garden is the largest cultural garden in Japan. Originally built as a private villa for the Matsudaira family, feudal lords of Takamatsu, the garden was completed nearly 300 years ago after several generations of renovations. With six ponds and thirteen artificial hills, it features an exquisite design characteristic of early Edo-period strolling gardens. The layout of the garden, the arrangement of stones, and the harmony of trees and rocks provide a refined aesthetic. The beauty of the garden changes with the seasons, and the flowers that bloom next to the carefully pruned pines create picturesque scenes.

1 hour • Admission Included

Takamatsu is considered a sacred place for bonsai enthusiasts, especially the areas of "Onishi" and "Kokubunji". Onishi, in particular, is known as the world's center of pine bonsai cultivation, accounting for 80% of Japan's production. Revered by bonsai lovers, Onishi is considered a must-see destination. Tour guide Mr. Nakanishi of Chinsyū-En offers a comprehensive tour of the local bonsai culture.

1 hour • Admission Included