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Ritsurin Garden (designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty)

4.5

1584 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Ritsurinchou 1-20-16

Situated in the eastern foothills of Shiun-zan (Mt. Shiun), Ritsurin Garden was formerly the garden of a daimyo (feudal lord), and is now a designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Of the gardens in Japan that are designated as Special Places of Scenic Beauty, this is one of the largest. The Garden comprises the North Garden, which was completed in modern times, and the South Garden, which features a circuitous path round a pond. With the verdant greenery of Mt. Shiun as a backdrop, the Ritsurin Garden is beautifully laid out, with six ponds and thirteen artificial hills; in every season (spring, summer, autumn and winter) the garden has its own unique majesty. There are a number of places to stop and rest within the garden, including the Higurashi-tei teahouse and the Ritsurin-an shop, which sells local specialty products from various parts of Kagawa Prefecture. The garden can be reached by bus from JR Takamatsu Station; get off at the “Ritsurin Garden” stop.

One of the most beautiful gardens in all of Japan. So many colorful koi fish and different kinds of trees and flowers. Must visit when you go to Takamatsu! Take a tram or bus from Takamatsu Station.
Shikoku Mura open-air museum

4.0

175 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Yashimanakamachi 91

Shikoku Mura (“Shikoku Village”) is an open-air museum located about 20 minutes’ drive to the east of JR Takamatsu Station. The exhibits include traditional farmhouses from various parts of Shikoku (dating from the Edo and Meiji periods) that were moved and re-erected here, as well as traditional public buildings such as a village kabuki stage, and several traditional industrial facilities that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, including a traditional sugar-cane processing facility. The Shikoku Mura Gallery located on the museum site exhibits a wide range of artworks, from European paintings to Oriental sculptures, etc.

BRILLIANT landscape design and historic preservation. Super-sophisticated design linking historic buildings by varied paths with varied materials and so experiences. The historic buildings are...
Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

4.5

93 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Murechoumure 3519

This art museum lets you bask in the world of Isamu Noguchi, a leading 20th century sculptor. He worked on an enormous range of projects like landscape design involving monuments, gardens, and parks, interiors with furniture and lighting fixtures, and stage art. He was a singular artist, and this cosmopolitan space has a universality that transcends genres.

To visit the garden museum you have to reserve a date and time in advance. It is an expensive visit, large group and nothing much to see in the garden (lawn with few stones arranged by the...
Kitahama Alley

3.5

86 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Kitahamachou 4-14

This commercial complex in Kitahama Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture opened in 2000 after being renovated from a series of old warehouses built at the beginning of the Showa period. It was built in the image of the back alleys of a port town, giving the building a retro feel. It is filled with trendy boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and unique variety shops. You’ll also find galleries that host art and photo exhibitions, as well as a plaza that hosts concerts and flea markets, making it a popular date spot.

Located next to the Takamatsu harbour area, you can find stylish cafés, coffee shops, boutique and bookstore. Its quite a nice area if you are looking for a chill afternoon or enjoy some cosy time...
New Yashima Aquarium

4.0

63 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Yashimahigashimachi 1785-1

The New Yashima Aquarium is located on Mt. Yashima. There are plenty of things for visitors to experience such as feeding the manatees, seeing the dolphins up close and touching them from the glass-bottom boat, and touching the sea lions, etc. They also have a live show featuring the dolphins and staff.

Truly the worst I’ve ever seen. Tiny , dirty tanks, sad animals, sea lions, penguins large turtles, hardly moving out of boredom and despair! Pitiful dolphin show. I forgot to check reviews before...
Takamatsu Art Museum

4.0

54 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Konyamachi 10-4

This museum is located just off of the central shopping arcade in Takamatsu City, about a 10-minute walk from the Kataharamachi Station. The museum stores approximately 1,600 works around the three main themes: “Arts (and Crafts) of Kagawa” prefecture introducing the artisanal lacquer ware and metal crafts, the “20th Century Art and Beyond from Around the World” traces trends through woodblock prints, and the “Post-War Contemporary Japanese Art” introduces the exceptional leading writers influencing each post-war period. The literature corner with approximately 50,000 volumes, primarily on art and culture, is also available to visitors, while the museum shop sells seasonal exhibit related goods.

we visited japan for a tourist trip in 2019 rather than a working trip. covid hit and its taken me this long to write about our experiences. we explored hiroshima first, to pay homage. and then came...
The Kagawa Museum

4.0

49 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Tamamochou 5-5

This prefectural museum combines an art museum and a history museum into a single facility. The large interior features materials on Kagawa Prefecture’s history and life-size restored models, as well as permanent exhibitions on Kagawa-born authors such as Genichiro Inokuma and Isamu Noguchi. Visitors also have the chance to wear ceremonial court lady attire and battle armor and participate in other fun activities, and there’s also a reading corner and other facilities to give them a chance to immerse themselves in Kagawa’s history, art, and culture.

Kagawa features exhibits of modern artwork from around the world, so, be prepared to see a little of this and a little of that from other cultures.
Japan Dolphin Center

4.0

27 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Sanukishi Tsudamachitsuruwa 1520-130

The Japan Dolphin Center celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2018 and offers fun for all ages. Visit to swim with the dolphins or try out training techniques. Other programs that provide the amazing experience of interacting with the dolphins include interacting with them in shallow water, feeding them, and more.

2月に訪問。道の駅牟礼で昼食→ドルフィンセンターという行程で13時の回の餌やり体験に参加。駐車場から舗装された道を行き、この日は２階のレストランが受付、とお知らせが出ていたのであがる。大人２人、子供１人の入場料と餌やり体験１人分で1600円でした。安い、、、水上に浮かんだ桟橋？？をふわふわといるかの方まで歩き、受付でもらったカードの順番で体験をさせてもらいました。昼食後の子供は眠気から騒ぎ始めまし...
Maritime Plaza Takamatsu

3.5

16 Reviews

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Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Sun Port 2-1

This shopping mall is located in Takamatsu Symbol Tower, the tallest building in the Shikoku region. The mall occupies portions of the 30-story Tower building, and Hall building with rooftop square; as well as the Dex Galleria rest area. The mall is host to several restaurants, including sky top restaurants operated by three masters of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine; and the “Takamatsu Ramen Harbor,” a collection of several branch restaurants operated by popular ramen shops from around the country, and customers rave that the facility is a place where everyone from children to adults can enjoy a fun-filled time. The mall also has a passport center, medical clinic, and an employment and moving support center, making it an essential part of local residents’ lives in addition to being a tourism hotspot.

1階の四国ショップ88で地元のビールを購入です。普段はアルコールは飲みませんが、地元のビールとなると試してみたくなりました。他にもお菓子や調味料なども販売しています。
Shirotori Zoo

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Higashikagawashi Matsubara 2111

Shirotori Zoo was established in 1985 in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is popular as a place where visitors can enjoy getting close to the animals without being hindered by cages and fences normally found at other zoos. Rabbits and peacocks can be seen freely roaming about around the zoo and the parking lot. And in the Animals Exploration Plaza, animals such as deer, goat, sheep, turkey, mouflon, and llama graze and wander freely. Other popular attractions include the impressive white tiger display, the Wanwan Plaza where visitors can play with unusual breeds of dog, and a stage with animal shows, etc.
Higashi Kagawa Glove Gallery

4.0

8 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Higashikagawashi Hiketa 2161-2

This art gallery is dedicated to Higashi-Kagawa's local glove industry which produces 90% of the gloves made in Japan. The renovated hall was a glove factory until 2000. Exhibitions include items like sewing machines and antique Showa era glove making equipment. There are displays of gloves as well. They also sell gloves, have tours where you can take in the glove making process, and offer workshops where you can make small leather accessories.

手袋の街ならではの施設で、昭和の手袋工場をリニューアルして手袋アートを展示しています。入館料は無料で、自由に見学できます。今まで見たことのない異様な空間でした。
SALT LAKE HIKETA Co., Ltd.

3.0

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Higashikagawa-shi Hiketa 4373

日本で初めてのハマチ養殖地。海上生け簀で釣り体験が出来る。といっても、入れ喰い状態のため、小さな子ども向き。釣った魚は調理しやすいようにおろしてもらえる。
Toramaru Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Higashikagawashi Nishimura 1155

This fun park gets a lot of visitors, especially families. Its name comes from Mt. Toramaru, a 417-meter high historic scenic spot. The park has a puppetry museum that offers workshops and one of the nation's leading puppet theaters that attracts professional puppeteers from around Japan. Their Miniature Kids Hall features an undersized replica of a medieval European town. Other facilities include a library, a gym, a large sports field, tennis courts, a lawn, a gateball court, and a camping area.
Takamatsu Symbol Tower

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Prefecture Takamatsu City Sunport 2-1 Takamatsu Symbol Tower

This skyscraper, completed in 2004, is in Sunport, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is the highest building in Shikoku at 151.3 meters high and in the complex of 30 floors are offices, event halls, commercial facilities, and showrooms etc. There is a free observation deck on the 30th floor of the Tower Building with a panoramic view of Takamatsu City to the Seto Inland Sea and as far as Yashima Island, popular for tourists and couples. The restaurants overlooking the spectacular view as well as a variety of nationally famous ramen restaurants brought together in the Takamatsu Ramen Port are also popular.
Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park

3.0

1 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Sanukishi Nagaomyou

This park is in is in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture. It's famous for spring flowers, including a flower tunnel under the cherry blossoms. The Sakura Bridge in the park is lit up at night and the area is filled with people enjoying nighttime cherry blossom viewing in spring. The park also has the prefecture's largest flower garden, Hanashobu-en.

花々も有名ですが、大きな池とその中に半島のように存在し、桜並木を通って渡れる亀島があり、森林に包まれた静かな所です。森林は常緑樹のようで紅葉は見られないため、春の花の時期に訪れると良いでしょう。
Higashikagawa Oike Auto Camping Ground

2.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Higashikagawa-shi Hiketa 3066-1

車で５分のところにマルナカというスーパーマーケットがあります。キャンプ場から15分くらいで、ドラックストアや病院、コンビニなどありますので、便利です。キャンプ場の中は大きな池がるので、カヌーやボートに乗って遊ぶことができます。小さなアスレチックくらいしか遊ぶ道具がありません。車で30分から40分くらいのところに津田の松原というビーチがあります。キャンプ場にはお風呂はありません。車で10分くらいの所...
Chuo Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Banchou 1-11

This large municipal park is located in central Takamatsu City. It has an open area with a beautiful lawn, a waterfront plaza with a refreshing feel, an outdoor stage, and more. There are also three playscapes designed by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who had deep ties to Takamatsu City. The park hosts various events like a flower festival and the Takamatsu Festival. It's a popular local spot for recreation and bustles with visitors year-round.
Ogushi Nature Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Sanukishi Kamoshou ・ Oda

This massive park, spreading over 100 hectares, is in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture. It has a winery that uses local grapes, an outdoor music venue, a hot spring, and other facilities. The lawn has a wonderful view over the Seto Inland Sea, and the inner garden has accommodations like cottages, a auto campground, and other outdoor activities.
IKUNAS g

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Hanazonochou 2-1-8 Mori Building 2F

This general goods gallery shop is located in Hanazono Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture and focuses on Kagawa artwork and folkcrafts. You’ll find Kagawa products listed in the “IKUNAS” magazine for sale here, along with plenty of other items that combine tradition with a modern sensibility. There’s lacquer ware, Sanuki-type temari balls, decorative roof tiles, Hota woven fabric, and many other items that showcase the craftsmanship of their creators, making them a hit with tourists looking for souvenirs.
NAGARE STUDIO, Masayuki Nagare Museum

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Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Aji Cho 3183-1

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Kagawa Areas

Japan’s smallest prefecture, Kagawa, may take up just a small corner of Shikoku, but it has grown increasingly popular with the recognition of Naoshima, its "art island" in the Seto Inland Sea between Shikoku and Honshu. Just a stone’s throw from the islands, mainland Kagawa’s prefectural capital, Takamatsu, holds history in its castle ruins and its pride and joy, Ritsurin Garden, is known as one of the country’s best gardens.