Port
Takamatsu, Japan
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$210
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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 a craftsman 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 was designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in 1953. The garden consists of six ponds, many stone arrangements, a teahouse, 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 at the Tea House. The 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. The grounds of the Risturin Garden feature pebble/gravel surfaces. You must remove your shoes to enter the small tea house in the garden. Bring Japanese currency (yen) for purchases. At the tea house, the group might be divided into small groups due to the limited space.