10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Takamatsu That You Shouldn't Miss

December 23, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

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

1-20-16 Ritsurincho, Takamatsu 760-0073 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-833-7411 http://www.my-kagawa.jp/ritsuringarden
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,567 reviews

Ritsurin Garden

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

3416 Murechomure, Takamatsu 761-0121 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-845-9603 http://www.88shikokuhenro.jp/85yakuriji/
Excellent
36%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Yakuriji Temple

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

Konancho Yusa, Takamatsu 761-1402 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-879-0500 http://www.sanuki.or.jp/
Excellent
49%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Sanuki Kid's Kingdom

4. Busshozan Onsen Tempyoyu

114-5 Busshozancho Otsu, Takamatsu 761-8079 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-889-7750 http://busshozan.com/
Excellent
53%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Busshozan Onsen Tempyoyu

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

91 Yashima-naka-machi, Takamatsu Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-843-3111 http://www.shikokumura.or.jp:443/
Excellent
40%
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4.0 based on 169 reviews

Shikoku Mura Village

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

2-1 Tamamocho, Takamatsu 760-0030 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-851-1521 http://www.takamatsujyo.com/
Excellent
20%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 309 reviews

Takamatsu Castle

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

Megicho, Takamatsu 760-0092 Kagawa Prefecture https://www.my-kagawa.jp/shimatabi/feature/shimatabi/megijima
Excellent
32%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 134 reviews

Megijima Island

8. Ichinomiyaji Temple

607 Ichinomiyacho, Takamatsu 761-8084 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-885-2301 http://www.sanuki-ichinomiyaji.or.jp
Excellent
25%
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 44 reviews

Ichinomiyaji Temple

9. Negoroji Temple

1509 Nakayamacho, Takamatsu 761-8004 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-881-3329 http://www.88shikokuhenro.jp/82negoroji/
Excellent
35%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Negoroji Temple

10. Yashima-ji Temple

1808 Yashimahigashimachi, Takamatsu 761-0111 Kagawa Prefecture +81 87-841-9418 http://www.88shikokuhenro.jp/84yashimaji/
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 170 reviews

Yashima-ji Temple

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.

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