Ritsurin Park

This time, I brought my family to Takamatsu, and to easily explore the surrounding attractions, we opted for a private car day tour. This was absolutely the best decision of the entire trip! 🚗 Professional and Warm Local Guide First, I must highly commend our driver! Her service was incredibly professional and attentive. Not only did she drive smoothly the entire way, but she also introduced us to Takamatsu's attractions and local customs like a local friend. What I'm most grateful for is that, based on the day's pace, she specifically recommended we visit **"Zentsu-ji Temple."** This wasn't in our original plan, but she guaranteed it was worth a visit based on her professional experience, and it truly amazed us. It perfectly demonstrated the advantage of flexible adjustments in a private car tour. 📍 Today's Itinerary Highlights First Stop: Slowpoke Park If you're a Pokémon fan or traveling with kids, this place is paradise! There are adorable Slowpoke facilities everywhere, colorful and perfect for photos. This first stop put everyone in a great mood. Second Stop: Konpira-san (Kotohira-gu Shrine) A must-visit shrine in Kagawa, a place you "must visit at least once in your lifetime." Although it requires climbing thousands of stone steps, the shopping street along the way is great for browsing. After reaching the observation deck and overlooking the vast Sanuki Plain, all the effort was worth it! Third Stop: Zentsu-ji Temple (Driver's Top Recommendation!) This is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, with magnificent architecture and a solemn, peaceful atmosphere. Compared to the bustling Konpira-san, this place offered a sense of tranquility. Walking through the temple, I felt both my body and mind calm down. I'm truly thankful for the driver's insightful suggestion. Fourth Stop: Shikokumura Village The last stop was this place rich in history. The park relocated old folk houses from various parts of Shikoku and even has a miniature "Kazura Bridge" for visitors to experience. Strolling and admiring the ancient buildings felt like traveling through time, providing a perfect end to the day's itinerary. 💡 Summary of Experience We visited four attractions this day, and although the itinerary was packed, we didn't feel tired at all. Thanks to the driver's thoughtful pick-up and drop-off service and professional explanations, we avoided the anxiety of transferring and waiting for transportation, allowing us to fully enjoy each attraction.

The hotel was very clean, and the service was excellent. The only drawback was its slightly inconvenient distance from a convenience store. The hotel breakfast was quite good, offering great value for money.

Traveled with relatives, the hotel wasn't too crowded, the location is very convenient, lots of restaurants nearby, a very good choice, and there's a shopping street to walk around, very convenient.

If you haven't received an email before arrival, the email contains the main gate password and booking number. Try to contact the recipient of the email. If you really can't receive it, there is a service phone at the hotel entrance where you can ask for the password and order number. After entering, there is a computer with a video check-in connection.

A very useful 2-day pass, easy to redeem, and you can ride the JR limited express train's non-reserved seats. Just show your ticket when boarding the train or the Shodoshima ferry.

Offers free breakfast with a wide variety of options. Although the airport bus stop is near the hotel, there's no crosswalk, so it's a bit of a struggle to drag luggage through the underpass.

The JR electronic version is good because you don't have to worry about losing it, but if you buy two tickets at the same time, two people can't go to different places separately, which is a bit inconvenient.

Our instructor, Mi-san, was wonderful and made our experience very enjoyable. The udon noodles we made were prepared in both hot and cold styles, and we enjoyed them with a set meal. Not only were we full, but the food was extremely delicious. Everyone in the shop was very kind and friendly, leaving us with a deep and wonderful impression.