Takamatsu is a charming port city that faces the serene Seto Inland Sea, where the Setouchi Triennale, an international art festival, takes place.
We will explore various traditional and modern art sites that blend perfectly with the breathtaking natural scenery in the Setouchi region.
The itinerary provided is just an example, and I can customize it according to your preferences, including popular tourist attractions, hidden gems, and the artworks featured in the Setouchi Triennale.
At your hotel in Takamatsu, or Takamatsu Port
A Japanese style garden given 3 stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan
One of the 88 temples famous for Shikoku O-Henro, or the Shikoku Pilgrimage
A lava plateau having good viewpoints overlooking the Seto Inland Sea
A samurai castle built in the late 16th Century
At your hotel in Takamatsu, or Takamatsu Port
We will visit traditional sites and modern art sites harmonizing with beautiful nature in the Setouchi region.
This tour presents an example itinerary for you. However, I can re-arrange it according to your request, covering popular sightseeing spots, hidden sites, and artworks of Setouchi Triennale 2022. If you have any requests, please let me know in advance.
Visiting the Seto Inland Sea’s islands is an option. If you want to visit the islands, I can offer you a customized tour.
Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.
guide fee, hotel pick-up
transportation fare(you and guide), admission fee, meals
I can guide you in Kagawa including Naoshima and the other venues of Setouchi Triennale.
If you would be interested in being guided by me in those places, please contact me to confirm my availability in advance.
This tour will be available when I stay in my home prefecture, Kagawa, where Takamatsu is located. Therefore, please contact me to confirm the tour's availability in advance. I would appreciate it if you could give me an inquiry about the availability at least two weeks before the day of the tour.
This tour is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
For example:
- transportation fare (by taxi): Approx. 10,000 JPY per car
- admission fees (Ritsurin Garden and Takamatsu Castle): 610 JPY per person
- lunch: 2,000 JPY per person
Yes, I can shorten the duration and reduce guide fee according to your request.
In this case, please contact me before booking. I'll offer you a customized tour based on your request.
For example:
09:00 am - 09:30 am
Meet at a hotel or Takamatsu Port and move to Ritsurin Garden by bus or taxi
09:30 am - 10:45 am
Visit Ritsurin Garden, a traditional Japanese garden
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Move to Yakuriji Temple by taxi
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Visit Yakuriji Temple, one of the sacred 88 temples in Shikoku
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Have lunch at a Japanese noodles restaurant serving Sanuki Udon noodles
Sanuki Udon is the local specialty in Takamatsu.
12:45 pm - 1:10 pm
Move to Yashima by taxi
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Visit Yashima
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Move to Takamatsu by taxi
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Visit art sites of Setouchi Triennale and the ruins of Takamatsu Castle near the Takamatsu port
4:00 pm
At a hotel or Takamatsu Port, the tour ends
Yes, I can.
I can offer you a customized tour for Setouchi Triennale. Please contact me for more details.
Aki is an experienced guide with a great deal of enthusiasm for his job. He speaks English well and is committed to ensuring his clients enjoy Japan. He is a pleasant person to spend the day with.
This was our first time in Hakone. The scenery in Hakone was great and beautiful. Although its a pity that we didn’t manage to do the cruise and ropeway due to strong wind, we still get to have a great view over Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji from Onshi-Hakone Park. We also walked over old imperial roads, visited a replica of a samurai checkpoint, a traditional wood processing. My family was impressed with the craving & the various steps combinations. We also visited the shrine and had to wait a long time to take photos at the famous spot. Aki is professional, patient! He waited together with us, helped us take photos. I have yet to experience a guide that stay and queue with their customers. Lastly, Aki bought us to a traditional tea house. It was a new experience for us. The rice tea was special, ‘creamy’ and has unique taste. Nice!! Thank you very much for a great day, Aki-san. Our family enjoyed the day trip.
Dear Jesslyn, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and kind words!! It was a pleasure to have your family as my guests and to share the beauty of Hakone's nature and culture. I am thrilled you enjoyed the stunning view of Mt. Fuji, the local wooden craft, and the specialty drink, Amasake. I had a wonderful time with your family, too. Thanks for coming to Hakone and having me as your guide! With sincere appreciation, Aki
I had an absolutely fantastic time under the guidance of Aki-san, I wasn't completely sure where I wanted to go, so he took me around to lots of wonderful places, and took several pictures for me! He was tremendously helpful, and patient, and has given me many ideas about what I can do and where I'd like to see. He listened to my requests on the fly and was able to offer advice and take me to many places that had exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait for the next tour! ありがとうございました!
Dear Andrew-san, Thank you so much for giving me such an excellent rating and wonderful words! It was my pleasure to have guided you. I'm very happy you enjoyed touring in Tokyo. I had a great time with you, too! Thanks for having me as your guide. With sincere appreciation, Aki とてもたのしかったです！ありがとうございました。
This is our first trip to Japan. Honestly, I was bit apprehensive, not knowing the language, big city, etc. However, we couldn't have done better. Aki was the key to a fabulous time. He gave us a good overview the city and in instances he went above and beyond to help us out or direct us to the right sources. We consider himour friend and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Tokyo.
Dear Sami, I am grateful for your fantastic rating and kind review! It means a lot to me, and I'm so glad you had a great time in Tokyo. It was my pleasure to have guided you. Thanks for choosing me as your guide! With sincere appreciation, Aki