Bonsai, Ritsurin Garden and Tea Ceremony
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Port
Takamatsu, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$210
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Delve into the fascinating world of Japanese bonsai. The Kinashi region began the tradition of growing bonsai plants more than 200 years ago and now grows a whopping 80% of all the bonsai in Japan. Bonsai is exported overseas and is quite famous throughout the world.
See bonsai plants displayed at a nursery, and an artisan will explain all about the art of growing and cultivating bonsai specimens.
Next, visit the serene and lovely Ritsurin Garden, which attracts many visitors and is a designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty. The garden consists of six ponds, many stone arrangements, a tea house, and bridges near Mt Shiun. Construction began in the 1620s by the Ikoma family, who ruled Sanuki. In 1745, the Matsudaira family took over and, a hundred years later, it became a public garden.
Finally, relax over a green tea brewed for you in a tea ceremony at the Tea House. A tutor will explain the elaborate process and its celebrated history.
Please note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Terrain includes pebble and gravel surfaces, inclines and steps. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Bring local currency, as some vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. At the tea house, the group might be divided into smaller groups due to space constraints.