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Kotoden Train Ride Experience & Private Takamatsu Tour by car
Product code 59380P61
From
From JPY 110,000
Dates
Available from Jan 5, 2026
Start times
8:45 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
Price for 3 People, Price for 7 People, Price for 6 People, Price for 1-2 People, Price for 5 People, Price for 8 People, Price for 9 People, Price for 4 People
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Duration
10 hours to 11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Kotoden Train Ride Experience & Private Takamatsu Tour by car





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Duration
10 hours to 11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
A government-certified foreign language and tourist guide will pick you up by car from the train station, hotel, etc. The standard destinations are as follows, but depending on your needs, weather, traffic conditions and season, the destinations and length of your stay can be adjusted. Optional locations are also included as much as possible.
Overview
A government-certified foreign language and tourist guide will pick you up by car from the train station, hotel, etc. The standard destinations are as follows, but depending on your needs, weather, traffic conditions and season, the destinations and length of your stay can be adjusted. Optional locations are also included as much as possible.
What's Included
Included
Vehicle related expenses (including fuel, tolls and parking)
Entrance fees
English-speaking guide services provided by a National-licensed interpreter-guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunches, beverages, shopping and other personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government, Ritsurin Garden is the largest cultural garden in Japan. Originally built as a private villa for the Matsudaira family, feudal lords of Takamatsu, the garden was completed nearly 300 years ago after several generations of renovations. With six ponds and thirteen artificial hills, it features an exquisite design characteristic of early Edo-period strolling gardens. The layout of the garden, the arrangement of stones, and the harmony of trees and rocks provide a refined aesthetic. The beauty of the garden changes with the seasons, and the flowers that bloom next to the carefully pruned pines create picturesque scenes.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Takamatsu is considered a sacred place for bonsai enthusiasts, especially the areas of "Onishi" and "Kokubunji". Onishi, in particular, is known as the world's center of pine bonsai cultivation, accounting for 80% of Japan's production. Revered by bonsai lovers, Onishi is considered a must-see destination. Tour guide Mr. Nakanishi of Chinsyū-En offers a comprehensive tour of the local bonsai culture.
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
Negoroji Temple is the 82nd temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage and is historically associated with Kōbō Daishi. It is believed that during his pilgrimage, Kōbō Daishi built a temple called Kōzō-in on the main summit of Goshikidai, known as Aofune. Later, Chishō Daishi (a prominent monk of the Tendai sect) carved a statue of Senju Kannon from a sacred tree and founded Chikusō-in, which together with Kōzō-in is known as Negoroji Temple.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
The Seto Inland Sea History and Folk Museum, located in Kamezu Town, Takamatsu, is designated as an important cultural property. This public facility, designed by local government officials rather than a famous architect, was completed in 1973. It is one of the newest designated cultural properties in Japan. The museum showcases the maritime history of the Seto Inland Sea, which served as an important hub for Japanese maritime transportation, especially during the Edo period, when water transportation played a vital role in the movement of goods and people.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
Busshōzan Onsen features a stylish yet warm architectural design. All baths offer naturally flowing bicarbonate spring water, providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an open, spacious setting. The Onsen also has a café where visitors can enjoy food and drinks while soaking up the tranquil atmosphere.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
