Top Kagawa Prefecture Half-day Tours

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.

Make the most of your time in Takamatsu on a fully customizable private tour. Don’t waste time and energy following around a group of tourists to sites you’re not interested in. Pick your top choices and your guide will customize the tour. Check out Takamatsu Castle, the Folkcraft Museum, gardens, shrines and temples, and much more. This is an ideal introduction to Takamatsu and Shikoku.

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.

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.

You will stroll through Nakayama Senmaida, explore the beautiful nature of the Nakayama area, and experience over 400 years of history and culture, including terraced rice farming. Additionally, they will have the rare opportunity to visit the interior of the Nakayama Rural Kabuki Stage and equipment storage house, which are usually not open to the public. For lunch, enjoy the popular "Terraced Rice Field Onigiri Set Meal" at Komame Shokudo, featuring rice from Nakayama Senmaida and locally sourced ingredients from Shodoshima. Not only will local guides accompany you, but as you explore Nakayama Senmaida, you will also have the chance to meet and interact with local residents, making this tour a truly enriching experience.

Naoshima is a world-class art destination blending contemporary masterpieces with stunning coastal scenery. This private tour offers a seamless exploration of the island’s highlights with a local expert. Experience the Chichu Art Museum, an underground architectural marvel by Tadao Ando featuring Monet and Turrell. Visit the Benesse House Museum, where art integrates into the natural landscape, and explore the Art House Project in Honmura, where traditional homes are transformed into immersive installations. No visit is complete without photos of Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkins against the blue sea. Enjoy the serene atmosphere with optional stops at local cafés or beaches. Perfect for art, design, and architecture enthusiasts, this tour provides a peaceful yet inspiring journey through one of Japan’s most unique cultural landmarks.

This tour is designed not just to show you Naoshima, but to change how you experience contemporary art. Instead of rushing between locations, it follows a carefully selected route that helps you understand why these works exist and why they matter. You will begin with one of Naoshima’s most iconic artworks, guided by simple but powerful questions about meaning and place. Inside Benesse House Museum, you will learn a clear way to approach contemporary art—focusing on space, context, and your own perception. By the time you reach Valley Gallery, you will start to see connections between art, architecture, and nature, and understand how Naoshima itself is designed as a complete artistic environment. Rather than just visiting famous spots, this tour gives you the tools to interpret what you see and experience art with confidence.

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)

Takamatsu is a stylish coastal city on Shikoku, renowned for its gardens, art, and elegant streetscapes. The highlight is Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens, featuring manicured pines and serene koi ponds—a perfect immersion into Japanese aesthetics just a short ride from the port. Near the waterfront, explore Tamamo Park, home to the unique saltwater moats of Takamatsu Castle ruins. From there, stroll through Kitahama Alley, a trendy district of renovated warehouses filled with charming cafés and boutiques. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Takamatsu City Museum of Art, which blends local and international works. With major sights within easy reach, Takamatsu offers an elegant port call filled with culture and creativity.