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★Friendly govenment official tour guide loved by many tourists over 9 years ★The popular tourist attractions such as Red Pumpkin, Yellow pumpkin, Chichu Museum , Bennese House Museum, Sugimoto gallarey, or art house project,etc (museum tickets are not included.) ★You can customize tourist attractions according to your interests. You can start tour from early time (extra fee, 5000yen per hour will be charged.) Pick up from Okayama is also available(extra pick up fee 12,000yen.) We are not responsible for any injury or accident during the tour. Please purchase your own travel insurance. ★★Teshima or Takamatsu tour is also available. ★Reviews from clients★ We just came back from our day with Emi, and what a day it was. Emi was both knowledgeable and friendly, very flexible to accommodate all our requests and went out of her way to make our day memorable one. Time flew and when we had to say goodbye we felt sorry we couldn’t ask Emi to join us for the next two days Japan.
Price: $170.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
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.
Price: $150.46
Duration: 6 hours
Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, is the largest garden designated as a cultural asset in Japan. This Japanese garden was awarded the highest rating of three stars in the French travel guidebook Michelin-Green Guide-Japon, meaning ‘worth the bother of a trip’. If you plan to come to Shikoku Island, this is a not-to-be-missed destination. For this reason, if you visit this place wearing an ancient Japanese kimono, your enjoyment will be multiplied many times over. Our strengths are, 1. Japan's spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons are highly varied, and we offer a wide variety of kimonos to accommodate these changes. 2. Our staff members have extensive overseas experience and are fluent in English, so you can consult with them to select the perfect dress for you. 3. A professional photographer can be arranged for an extra fee, making this a great way to create memories of your trip.
Price: $51.22
Duration: 3 hours
Demonstration of "tea procedure" including hands-on lesson. You will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony learning how to behave in a tearoom and how to appreciate its decoration. Then we will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a wagashi, Japanese cake.
Price: $28.81
Duration: 1 hours
Private tours to popular Instagrammable places in Kagawa! We will guide you to the most popular sightseeing spots such as "swing in the sky," "Honenike Dam," "Chichibugahama Beach," and more for absolutely instagrammable places. A total of 8 hours of tour! The tour can be arranged as it is a private tour! We will offer you a trip where you can take "a miraculous shot" that you normally would not be able to take♪
Price: $400.57
Duration: 7-8 hours
The Island Tour Bus is a convenient sightseeing bus that departs and arrives at Tonosho Port and tours Shodoshima's tourist spots in one day. 10:15-16:15 Recommended for those who can't decide where to start sightseeing on Shodoshima or are worried about driving in unfamiliar areas. It also comes with a guide (in Japanese), so it's safe for those visiting Shodoshima for the first time. *Guide included (in Japanese) *Audio guide available via smartphone app (in Japanese, English, and Chinese)
Price: $76.83
Duration: 6 hours
Our hair salon has been in business for 57 years. In October 2024, we opened a self-serve photo studio. Japanese cultural experience services are held in a dedicated salon space on the second floor.
Price: $56.34
Duration: 1 hours
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 four-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.
Price: $105.64
Duration: 4 hours
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Naoshima! Once a rural island on the verge of becoming a ghost town, Naoshima is now a world-class center for contemporary art due in large part to contributions from Japan's top architects, including museums, a boutique hotel, and bathhouse. The area features a captivating result of avant-garde blending with rural natural beauty. On this tour you can visit 3 to 4 sites from the 'what to expect/itinerary list'. Please communicate with your guide post reservation about which sites you would like to see. Bicycles cannot be used on this tour.
Price: $185.67
Duration: 8 hours
In principle, reservations are for two persons or more. This tour is a leisurely bicycle trip that combines British-made folding bicycle BROMPTON and public transportation, which is different from the usual cycling tour. Even if you are not a cyclist and you are not very confident in your physical fitness, the guide will support you so that you can take a tour without difficulty.
Price: $140.86
Duration: 8 hours
Naoshima is the main island of a township made up of twenty-seven islands administered by Kagawa Prefecture. The island has a documented history going back to the Heian period, but today it’s known for its contemporary art museums, which draw visitors from all over the world, especially during the Setouchi Triennale art event held every three years in the region. Since the island is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, there are strict rules for the visual impact of new buildings, so many of the art museums are built into the ground, creating an interesting aesthetic of their own. ・You can enjoy to go around Naoshima island by bicycle (with power-assisted bicycle, e-bike) with Private English Speaking guide. ・Chichu Art Museum (excluded entrance ticket's fee : 2100 JPY and you should buy the online tickets) *there is not possible to take a enough time to visit here in this tour )
Price: $235.61
Duration: 8 hours
Limited to all 5 days on August 11th~15th! Experience the largest dance festival in Japan, Awa Odori from a paid reserved seating area from Takamatsu! The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is the country's largest dance festival as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Dancers and musicians known as ren parade through the streets accompanied by traditional instruments, wearing obon dance costumes and chanting. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance". "Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance). It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival.
Price: $153.66
Duration: 7 hours
Witness a Sunset Where the Sky and Sea Become One Take a special sunset shuttle from Kotohira to Chichibugahama Beach — a long stretch of scenic coastline in Mitoyo, Kagawa, famous on social media for its breathtaking mirror-like reflections at low tide. Often compared to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats, this is one of Japan’s most photogenic sunset spots. Sunset Shuttle Highlights ✅ Timed for the Most Beautiful Sunset This bus is scheduled to match the perfect golden hour — arrive just in time to capture stunning photos. ✅ Direct Access from Kotohira Perfect after visiting Kotohira Shrine! Public transport to Chichibugahama is limited, but this shuttle offers a smooth and direct ride in the evening. ⚠️ Please Note ①Departure times vary by month. Be sure to check the current schedule. ②This service may operate as a jumbo taxi depending on the number of passengers. ③No child fare is available. All passengers, regardless of age, must reserve a seat individually.
Price: $12.81
Duration: 3 hours
It is a shooting plan at Chichibogahama, which is famous as "Lake Uyuni in Japan". We will depart from Takamatsu city at dusk, which is the most popular time for photography. It is a chartered taxi that can pick you up anywhere in the city.
Price: $250.36
Duration: 5 hours
Get out of the mundane and embark on a journey around the sunflower fields of Manno town on an electric bike from Kotohira.If you take the route recommended by the local farmers, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful countryside and discover the charms of Kagawa that can only be found by bicycle -- a special summer experience! Recommended for junior high school students and above who want to enjoy Kotohira and its surroundings by bicycle (Minimum height for riding a bicycle: 150 cm) ・You can go to see sunflowers in Manno town which you can see only in summer (late June to mid-July). ・We will introduce cycling routes recommended by sunflower producers. ・It is also recommended to stop by "Yamauchi Udon" on the way. ★ There is no bicycle basket for electric bicycles.For convenience, we recommend you bring your own shoulder bag. Availability: 4 hour window from 9am to 6pm Electric bicycle pickup time: 9am to 2pm (for full use for 4 hours) ★There is no guide, but we have a recommended route map. ★Please make sure to return the books by 6pm.
Price: $21.13
Duration: 3-4 hours
This tour takes place on Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea and offers a rare opportunity to visit Okazaki Boatyard, the only yacht-specialized builder in Japan. Guests will explore the craftsmanship behind sailboat construction and observe the manufacturing process up close. After the factory visit, participants will board a sailboat built by the company and enjoy a sailing experience on the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea. It is a unique program that combines traditional boatbuilding culture with the relaxing beauty of the sea.
Price: $947.57
Duration: 2 hours
Shodoshima is the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and one of the region’s most popular destinations for travelers looking to explore the Inland Sea archipelago. The island is noted for its distinctive food culture, which reflects Shodoshima’s comparatively mild climate and its location near major shipping lanes. Traditional specialties include soy sauce and long, thin somen noodles, while olives are a more recent addition. ・Move to Shodoshima island by Ferry from Takamatsu or Uno ・Sightseeing by private taxi with driver (6 hours) at Shodoshima island. ・Visit the following sightseeing spots： Day 1 ; ◆Kankakei Vallay Ropeway ◆Nakayama Senmaida ◆Angel Road ◆Shodoshima Daikannon ◆Shodoshima Olive Park etc. Day 2 ; ◆Twenty Four Eyes movie Studio ◆Hishio no Sato ◆Dofuchi Strait ◆Maze Town
Price: $1,248.49
Duration: 48 hours
At "TAKUMIKUMO VILLAGE," you can enjoy the bonsai gardens that are a part of Kagawa Prefecture's culture, experience the original landscape, learn about history and techniques. The owner of the garden is a master with a strong will to protect and pass on traditional culture.The Italian cuisine served in the relaxing garden space makes the most of the delicious ingredients from the Setouchi region, and expresses the appeal of the ingredients in expertly made tableware. Please enjoy a relaxing time. Additionally, at the "Hiyori Seisakusho Workshop," you will have the opportunity to experience making dried confections using "Wasanbon," a sugar that is traditionally produced in Kagawa. You will also visit Shikokumura Museum, where you can stroll through Ritsurin Garden, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty, experience riding a Japanese boat, and learn about ancient architecture.
Price: $1,446.97
Duration: 48 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: JPY
- Languages: Japanese, English (commonly spoken by tourists)
- Climate: Humid subtropical
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Population: Approximately 950,000 people
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather and scenic beauty.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries, including the US, EU, and UK, can enter Japan visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. Others may require a visa obtained in advance. Japan also offers e-visa options for some nationalities. Visa on arrival is generally not available. Travelers should have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds.
About Kagawa Prefecture
Kagawa Prefecture, located on the island of Shikoku in Japan, is a charming destination known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and culinary delights. As the smallest prefecture in Japan by area, Kagawa offers an intimate travel experience with a blend of traditional and modern attractions. Visitors are drawn to the serene Seto Inland Sea, dotted with picturesque islands perfect for exploration. The region is renowned for Sanuki udon, a thick wheat noodle dish that has become a culinary symbol of Kagawa. History enthusiasts will appreciate the meticulously maintained Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, and ancient temples along the Shikoku Pilgrimage route. Kagawa’s blend of coastal scenery, cultural landmarks, and warm hospitality makes it a unique and rewarding destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural immersion.
Kagawa Prefecture Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Japan
- Duration Range: Custom Durations
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather and scenic beauty. Pack light layers, comfortable walking shoes, and rain gear for occasional showers. Respect local customs such as removing shoes indoors and quiet behavior in temples. Cash is preferred in many places, though credit cards are increasingly accepted. Safety is high, but travelers should remain mindful of natural conditions when hiking or boating. Learning a few basic Japanese phrases enhances the experience.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
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Important Tour Information
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Top Attractions
1. Ritsurin Garden – A historic Japanese garden featuring beautifully landscaped ponds, bridges, and tea houses, offering seasonal floral displays. 2. Takamatsu Castle (Tamamo Castle) – A seaside castle known for its stone walls and moat filled with seawater, providing scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea. 3. Shodoshima Island – Famous for olive groves, Mediterranean-like climate, and scenic hiking trails including the Kankakei Gorge. 4. Kotohira-gu Shrine – A major Shinto shrine located on Mount Zozu, attracting pilgrims and visitors with its long stone stairway and spiritual atmosphere. 5. Naoshima Island – An art island with contemporary museums and outdoor installations, popular for modern art lovers.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Kagawa can enjoy udon-making workshops to learn about the prefecture’s iconic dish, cycling tours around the islands and coastal areas, and hiking in scenic spots like Kankakei Gorge. Cultural experiences include visiting temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, attending local festivals, and exploring art installations on Naoshima Island. Water activities such as ferry rides and fishing are also popular in the Seto Inland Sea region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Kagawa is best known for Sanuki udon, characterized by its firm, chewy texture and served in various styles such as hot broth or cold with dipping sauce. Other local specialties include olive-based products from Shodoshima, fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, and seasonal vegetables. Dining customs emphasize simplicity and freshness. Noteworthy restaurants include chains like Yamamotoya and local udon shops scattered throughout the prefecture, where visitors can experience authentic flavors.
Getting Around
Kagawa is accessible by air via Takamatsu Airport, with domestic flights connecting major Japanese cities. Rail travel includes the JR Yosan Line linking Takamatsu to other parts of Shikoku and Honshu. Local buses serve urban and rural areas, but coverage can be limited in remote spots. Ferries connect the mainland to islands such as Shodoshima and Naoshima. For convenience and flexibility, especially when exploring islands and countryside, renting a car is advisable. Public transport fares are generally affordable.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather and scenic beauty. Pack light layers, comfortable walking shoes, and rain gear for occasional showers. Respect local customs such as removing shoes indoors and quiet behavior in temples. Cash is preferred in many places, though credit cards are increasingly accepted. Safety is high, but travelers should remain mindful of natural conditions when hiking or boating. Learning a few basic Japanese phrases enhances the experience.
Culture & Customs
Kagawa’s culture reflects traditional Japanese values with a strong emphasis on hospitality, respect, and community. Festivals such as the Takamatsu Festival and local temple events showcase vibrant customs and performances. Social etiquette includes bowing as a greeting, punctuality, and modest dress in religious sites. Gift-giving and polite communication are appreciated. Visitors should be mindful of quietness in public transport and the importance of cleanliness.
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