• Ritsurin Garden - Situated in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Ritsurin Garden is celebrated as one of Japan’s most exquisite historic gardens and a prime example of daimyo garden design. Crafted over several centuries by the lords of the Takamatsu Domain, this garden is designed for leisurely strolls, with each step revealing carefully curated views along its winding paths. The garden features picturesque ponds, man-made hills, bridges, and meticulously pruned pine trees, highlighting essential techniques of traditional Japanese garden design, such as miniature landscape representation and borrowed scenery that incorporates the surrounding mountains. Beyond its visual splendor, the garden embodies the cultural values, aesthetic sensibilities, and political history of the samurai era, providing visitors with a sophisticated and immersive experience of classical Japanese landscape art.
• Kikugetsutei - Kikugetsu-tei is a traditional teahouse nestled within Ritsurin Garden, renowned as one of the garden’s most enchanting architectural elements. Initially constructed as a venue for hosting guests and enjoying refined leisure, the teahouse offers beautifully framed views of the garden, where ponds, pine trees, and seasonal landscapes are appreciated in serene harmony. Visitors can partake in a matcha tea experience here, allowing them to pause and appreciate the landscape as it was meant to be enjoyed—seated, unhurried, and attentive to detail. The blend of tea, architecture, and garden scenery offers a tranquil and genuine introduction to Japanese aesthetics and the cultural significance of teahouses within historic gardens.

• Admission to Ritsurin Garden
• Guided walk through Ritsurin Garden
• Matcha tea experience at a garden teahouse
• English-speaking guide
• Optional guided train access from Takamatsu Station (if selected)

• Meals other than tea break
• Personal expenses

Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu is a prime example of Japanese historic garden design, exemplifying the elegance of daimyo gardens. On this guided tour, participants meander through the verdant landscape, discovering ponds, bridges, and meticulously pruned trees along a picturesque path. A knowledgeable guide shares the rich history and design principles of Japanese gardens, emphasizing notable features such as the Hiraiho viewpoint and the famous raised-root pine. A charming tea break at Kikugetsu-tei adds a cultural element, allowing visitors to savor matcha while enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Opt for a local meeting point or a guided train journey from Takamatsu Station for a flexible experience.

• Discover the exquisite Ritsurin Garden, a masterpiece of Japanese design
• Gain insights into the historical significance and aesthetics of daimyo gardens
• Relish matcha at Kikugetsu-tei, amidst breathtaking views
• Convenient meeting options available, including local train travel
• As this tour involves walking through the garden, it is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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