Takamatsu
Stroll fine gardens and Island hop
Reach the capital of Kagawa Prefecture in northern Shikoku at Takamatsu, a lively port town. Seto Inland Sea National Park offers spectacular panoramas, the charm of historic temples and pretty islands. Ritsurin Garden is a beauty year round to sip matcha tea in tranquil surroundings and in early morning mist.
Discover Takamatsu
Reach the capital of Kagawa Prefecture in northern Shikoku. Takamatsu is more than a lively port town facing the inland sea, it is home to Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan’s finest landscape gardens full of seasonal beauty year round. Ritsurin Garden is a superb cultural asset that conveys the characteristics of the 17th and 18th century Daimyo strolling garden. The garden design makes the scenery change with each step. Mt. Shiun is a backdrop for blossoming flowers. Six Ponds and 13 landscaped hills are expertly constructed over a vast tract of land. Enjoy a leisurely walk around to appreciate one the finest.
Island hop to Megijima, Shodoshima and Naoshima on the Seto Inland Sea, Slurp Sanuki Udon, and enjoy a place of special scenic beauty with beaches, a huge olive park and echoes of the mediterranean. spectacular in the spring for top cherry blossom viewing spots or in Fall to catch vibrant Autumn colours. Highway route 281 uncovers Seto Inland Sea National Park and a chain of five mountains Goshikidai Plateau filled with spectacular panoramas and the charm of historic temples. Three of the sacred 88 temples of Shikoku Henro can be found here, Negoroji, Kokubunji and Shiromineji, which holds the tomb of Japanese emperor Sutoku (1119-1164).
