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Takamatsu is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island.


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1 - Ritsurin Garden

Ritsurin Garden is one of the most famous historical gardens in Japan. The garden is situated in the city of Takamatsu and is considered one of its main attractions.

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2 - Ogijima

   9 km away

Ogijima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea, in southern Japan. It is next to Megijima, a few kilometers at sea north of Takamatsu, in Kagawa Prefecture. It is about two kilometers long and less than a kilometer wide. The island is largely mountainous and flat land is scarce. The population in 2010 was 202 people. Ogichō is the island's only village.

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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Takamatsu

Takamatsu City might be an important economic center on the island of Shikoku, yet in between the corporate gearwork that keeps Kagawa Prefecture running is an array of cultural, artistic, and traditional expression. This three-day-tour will bring visitors along these avant-garde currents full of unexpected cultural exploration and discovery. This will include taking part in traditional arts that have been preserved by the few masters that continue to hold on to traditional knowledge as well as sampling the richness that only the farms of Japan’s smallest prefecture can offer. This tour will also ferry visitors across the rolling blue vastness of the Setō Inland Sea to islands rich in artistic endeavor that not only challenge what art can be but also showcase the transformative power art commands in the region. This tour will also bring visitors face to face with temples and pilgrimage paths that have been untouched by time yet are always awaiting new faces.

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4 - Yayoi Kusama

   13 km away

The Yayoi Kusama Museum is a contemporary art museum in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to the work of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The Museum is located in the Shinjuku Ward, in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Japan. The five-floor building was designed by the Japanese architecture firm Kume Sekkei. Construction was completed in 2014, and it opened in 2017 with an inaugural exhibition of 600 of Kusama's works.

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5 - Teshima Art Museum

   16 km away

The Teshima Art Museum hosts a single piece of artwork and is located on the island of Teshima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, in the Seto Inland Sea. It is operated by the Benesse Foundation. The architect is Ryue Nishizawa.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Takamatsu

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.

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7 - Teshima

   16 km away

Teshima is an island located in the Inland Sea of Japan, between Naoshima and Shōdoshima islands, and is part of Kagawa Prefecture. It has an area of 14.5 square kilometres and a population of about 1,000 people. Teshima is one of the locations of the Setouchi Triennale, also known as the Setouchi International Art Festival.

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8 - Okayama Prefecture

   37 km away

Kurashiki is a historic city located in western Okayama Prefecture, Japan, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea.

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9 - Bike Rentals in Takamatsu

By using e-bike, anyone can enjoy sightseeing more comfortably and easily because Teshima is a small island but has big mood swings.

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10 - Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

   38 km away
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11 - Kayaking Tours in Takamatsu

Float freely over the water’s surface at a historic dam built 70 years ago in Takamatsu’s Shionoe Town How would you like to take a relaxing cruise on the smooth and tranquil waters of a historic lake surrounded by natural beauty? Enjoy the breeze or chat with family and friends as you leisurely glide over the water’s surface.

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