Top Things to do in Takamatsu
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Takamatsu That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Takamatsu, Japan including Ritsurin Garden, Yakuriji Temple, Sanuki Kid's Kingdom, Busshozan Onsen Tempyoyu, Shikoku Mura Village, Takamatsu Castle, Megijima Island, Ichinomiyaji Temple, Negoroji Temple, Yashima-ji Temple.
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1. Ritsurin Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
Ritsurin Garden is a superb cultural asset that conveys the characteristics of the daimyo strolling gardens that were typically seen in the 17th and 18th century. A daimyo strolling garden is a type of traditional Japanese garden in which ponds and hills are expertly constructed over a vast tract of land, and you can enjoy the garden's space as you leisurely walk around inside.
Reviewed By cleeve2017 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
This garden is full of beautiful detail. The trees are manicured immaculately and the landscaping of each view is exquisite. Even though we visited in early November and the autumn colours weren't yet fully showing the garden still looked fantastic.
2. Yakuriji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By timbarrable - Bunbury, Australia
A gem of a Temple (& Shrine) off the beaten track near Takamatsu in Kagawa. Accessible via the Kotoden Electric Railway its well worth a visit for it's giant Getas and its syncretic Temple/Shrine complex. When I visited I was the only westerner and most of the visitors were pilgrims doing the trail around Shikoku. It's approached via a very cute Cable Car with some little trains made to look like mini Shinkansen... the kids will love that. High in the mountians amid nature its a very impressive and little known site.
3. Sanuki Kid's Kingdom
4. Busshozan Onsen Tempyoyu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By BuccaneerDave - Nanaimo, Canada
Pondering what to do for a day in Takamatsu area and we stumbled upon walking around Busshozan. Bought our day pass at the Kotoden station across from the JR Clement Hotel at Takamatsu Eki. What a deal! Wandered around the town for the day. Had a nice lunch at the temple on the hill. Loved the town. But the best was for last. The onsen is a great example of the modern Japanese esthetic. Very clean building lines, beautifully designed, plain and simple. I loved the building. The baths are gorgeous. All hinoki. The three outside baths have are cool, warm and hot and are perfect for enjoying the open outdoor area with a choice of temperatures. Lived in Japan for years, have been to many onsens but this is one of my favourites. Go. You'll have a great day out!
5. Shikoku Mura Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By the_must_do_travels_
Whether you’re tripping the light fantastic across the ancient suspension bridge, taking selfies at the glass lighthouse, or comparing your artistic talents to those at the art gallery, there’s plenty to do at the open-air museum.
6. Takamatsu Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By LarryBeck42
This is the same place as Takamatsu Park. It is a old fort with a moat. It also has a pretty garden in the middle of Takamatsu city. You can make it a quick walk through or take your time. I took 2 hours. They also have a small museum.
7. Megijima Island
8. Ichinomiyaji Temple
9. Negoroji Temple
10. Yashima-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By MartinoTentino
We decided on a day between art islands we would go to see the 84 temple on the route of 88. Quick train ride, then we met a local who directed us to the start of the climb up. I think we took the wrong path and soone we were on an almost vertical dirt track through the jungle. Met several old japanese couples coming down so we knew we were not fully lost. Got to the top eventually, to discover an abandoned cable car station. How cool. Then walked down the road to the temple. Interesting statues, shrines, a really good museum, an abandoned hotel!, great views. Not crowded and a really peaceful vibe. Lucky find as we had not done much research.
