Ritsurin Garden
A vast daimyo garden with about 1,000 pines and six ponds, designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
- Area
- Shikoku · Takamatsu
- Location
- Central Takamatsu
- Getting there
- 3 min walk from JR Ritsurin-koen-kitaguchi Sta.
- Admission
- ¥500
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunsetVaries by month
- Closed
- Open every day
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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