Private Tour

Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takamatsu!

This buoyant port city boasts many attractions, including Takamatsu Castle, regional culinary specialties like Sanuki-udon, and one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, Ritsurin Koen. Takamatsu also serves as the gateway to the many beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea, making it a perfect base for exploring the region.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Takamatsu

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ritsurin Garden

Ritsurin Koen (栗林公園) is a landscape garden in Takamatsu City, built by the local feudal lords during the early Edo Period. Considered one of the best gardens in Japan, it is often suggested that Ritsurin Koen deserves a spot on the list of the "three most beautiful gardens of Japan" alongside Kanazawa's Kenrokuen, Mito's Kairakuen, and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious park features many ponds, hills, historic trees and beautiful pavilions divided into a Japanese style garden in the south and western style garden in the north. The gardens are set in front of wooded Mt. Shiun which serves as a wonderful background and great example of borrowed scenery.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Takamatsu Castle

Takamatsu Castle (高松城, Takamatsujō), also known as Tamamo Castle, was built in 1590 adjacent to the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the few Japanese castles built along a waterfront, and features saltwater moats that draw directly from the sea. The Ikoma Clan ruled from the castle for 54 years before their fief was given to the Matsudaira Clan, relatives of the Tokugawa Shogun, who kept the region for the remainder of the Edo Period. Takamatsu Castle's keep was destroyed during the Meiji Period, but there are plans to reconstruct it in the future. A first step towards this goal was achieved in 2013 when the restoration of the castle tower's foundation was completed after many years of work.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Knowledge, experience and a very good time!
Mara d,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mr Kaji is a very good and knowledgeable person, he makes his best to make you enjoy your tour, history and experiences make the most!!! He enjoys so much his work that continues the tour after hours!! 100% recommendation for him!! Thank you Kaji for the beautiful photos you shared with us!!!
Tokyo day trip with private guide
sudhalolayekar,
Jun 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Akimi was wonderful!! She tailored our day trip according to our preferences, gave us various options for the day trip prior! She spoke extremely good English Pleasant personality and easy to talk to! I highly recommend her to anyone wanting the best of Tokyo in a day
Takamatsu - cultural gem
Jknishimine,
Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mika was an excellent guide! We highly recommend her. She customized our tour to accommodate our interests. She is knowledgeable, personable & a pleasure to spend the day with. Lucky you if she is your guide.
A fabulous tour in Takamatsu
mshahar,
Apr 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous tour with Mari who had contacted us in advance and created an itinerary based on our interests. We had mentioned that we were interested in architecture and art and so she not only took us to certain structures designed by well known japanese architects, but also set up a private meeting with an owner of a Cafe where several famous Japanese artists used to meet and where some of their creations still remain. She organized everything in advance so we were able to pack in alot in 1 day.. such as pre-booking a boat trip for us, booking the tea room at Ritsurin gardens and having taxis waiting for us when needed. (It should be noted that we ran into other people from the cruise we were on who were unable to book the boat ride or the tea room because the wait was very long for those that did not have reservations. ) In addition Mari was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions We all think the highlight was the Ritsurin garden and highly recommend spending time there, taking the boat ride and tea at the tea house.
Takamatsu and Megijima with Mari
andrewtY8391EW,
Apr 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My trip was with Mari-san! She was an absolutely excellent tour guide. She helped me get around Megijima Island very easily as well as showed me Ritsurin Garden with an expert's eye. She was also helpful in coaching me with my Japanese, which I have been trying very hard to learn. She has a big network of contacts for fun touristy stuff to do as well, so if you're going to Takamatsu, she's the one to hire!