Ritsurin Garden

Ritsurin Koen

Ritsurin Garden (栗林公園) is a Japanese landscape garden located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the largest and most famous historical gardens in Japan, covering an area of 75 hectares.

The garden was created in the early 17th century by the local feudal lords, and its design incorporates traditional Japanese garden elements such as ponds, islands, bridges, teahouses, and hills. The garden is also famous for its collection of pine trees, some of which are over 300 years old.

Visitors to Ritsurin Garden can explore the various walking paths and trails that wind through the garden, taking in the stunning scenery and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. There are also several teahouses and restaurants within the garden where visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and tea.

Throughout the year, Ritsurin Garden hosts various seasonal events and activities, such as cherry blossom viewing in the spring, moon-viewing parties in the fall, and winter illuminations during the holiday season.

Getting there

From Takamatsu Station to Ritsurin Garden:

TrainTakamatsu Station
↓ Kotoku Line
↓ 5 minutes (2 stops)
Ritsurin-Koen-Kitaguchi Station
↓ Walk about 4 minutes

Ritsurin Garden (Cost 240 yen)
WalkAbout 33 minutes (2.3 km)

Details

HoursJanuary / 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
February / 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
March / 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
April / 5:30AM – 6:30 PM
May / 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM
June / 5:30AM – 7:00 PM
July / 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
August / 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
September / 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM
October / 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
November / 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
December / 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AdmissionAdults: 410 yen
Children: 170 yen
Phone+81 87-833-7411
Address1-chome-20-16 Ritsurincho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0073
Resourceshttps://www.my-kagawa.jp/ritsuringarden