Ritsurin Park, located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, is Japan's largest excursion-style daimyo garden. It was built in the latter half of the 16th century by the Matsudaira clan, the feudal lord of the Takamatsu domain, and has since been renovated by successive feudal lords. It is now designated as a national special scenic spot.

Ritsurin Garden features six ponds, 13 artificial hills, and a beautiful landscape with about 3,000 trees. In the garden, there are tea rooms and gardens with various tastes, and you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season.

Ritsurin Garden is known for enjoying beautiful scenery in each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowscapes in winter. In addition, various events are held in the park, and many tourists visit throughout the year.

Ritsurin Park is one of Japan's representative gardens and a tourist spot that represents Kagawa Prefecture. How about taking a walk in the garden and feeling the traditional beauty of Japan?

Below are some highlights of Ritsurin Garden.

Kikugetsutei: A tea room in the center of the park. Built to float on the pond, you can see the moon reflected on the surface of the water.
Engetsukyo: A curved bridge over a pond. The view of the pond from the bridge is beautiful and has become a popular photo spot.
Seniso: A reef built on the bank of a pond. Standing on the reef and looking out over the pond, you will feel like you are in a fairyland.
Xiaoputuo: An island in the middle of the pond. There is a small Kannon temple on the island that you can visit.
Fuyo-numa Pond: The deepest pond in the park. The pond is surrounded by a bamboo grove, and you can enjoy a stroll in a quiet atmosphere.
Ritsurin Park has a wide variety of attractions scattered around its vast grounds. Why not take a leisurely stroll and feel the traditional beauty of Japan?