This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 09:20 JR Takamatsu Station, at the ticket gate [Meet]
  • by taxi
  • 09:40~11:10 Ritsurin Garden
  • by taxi
  • 11:50~13:10 The Top of Mt Yashima
  • Yashimaji Temple, Shishinoreigan-the Observatorty for The Seto Inland Sea
  • 13:18 Yashima-Sanjyo Bus Stop
  • by shuttle bus
  • 13:24 Shikokumura Bus Stop
  • 13:30~14:10 Lunch at Waraya (a famous Udon noodle shop near Shikokumura Village)
  • 14:15~15:30 Shikokumura Village
  • by taxi
  • 15:50~16:20 Takamatsu Castle Historic Site
  • 16:25 Takamatsu Castle West Gate in front of JR Takamatsu Station [Say Goodbye]

What Is a Private Day Trip from Kyoto to Takamatsu Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

I guided a group visiting from Europe. They were a very cheerful and friendly group, which made them easy to guide. They especially loved Ritsurin Garden. This was their first visit to Japan, and during a two-week trip, in addition to popular spots in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima, they seemed to have chosen Takamatsu as a local spot where they could enjoy nature and culture. It was a day trip from Kyoto. At Yashimaji Temple, they showed particular interest in the Shikoku Pilgrimage. For lunch at a soba restaurant, they very much enjoyed the cold bukkake udon and the shoyu-mame (soy-simmered beans). They liked that udon was also inexpensive for lunch. Despite the intense heat, they seemed to enjoy the representative spots of Takamatsu.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1OtherYashima Summit / Kotoden Bus~Shikokumura / Kotoden Bus100JPY
Total100JPY

Hello. My name is Hisao Kaji. I was born in 1945. I was raised in Takamatsu City from 3 years old. So, I have been living in Takamatsu for around 75 years. I believe I know Takamatsu City and the Kagawa prefecture area very well. If you come to Takamatsu, Kagawa I think you can enjoy your tour with me. I started a Government Licensed Guide in 2019. So, I have been a licensed guide for about 5 years. My favorite destinations are Naoshima, Teshima, Ritsurin Garden, the top of Mt. Yashima and so on. I always show you an itinerary about one month before your tour date, and I will accept any questions, other favorite places you want to visit. Communicating with you, I would like to accommodate your request for your tour. I always listen to NPR on the internet to know how the world is moving and improve my English. I like conversation based upon it with my life. I stayed in the USA for 8 months for a Power Systems Engineering Course conducted by General Electric in New York State when I was 28 years old. I sometimes talk about my memory of those days with the guests. I am very happy to guide tourists because I can see the guests become happy and enjoy themselves when I am guiding better. Nothing is more wonderful than that. I welcome your visit to Takamatsu City and Kagawa Prefecture. I believe you will have a pleasant time through my guide.

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