Kagawa: Private Customizable Tour… — Takamatsu Cruise Port

Duration

7 hr – 8 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

10+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$550 per group

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Private · up to 6

Pickup at Takamatsu Station or a listed hotel

Why it is on this site

It reaches places that are hard to link by public transport on a ship's clock, with fuel, tolls, parking and water included.
The operator offers a back-to-ship guarantee and pickup from Takamatsu Station or your hotel.
The price is for the vehicle, for up to six people, and it starts with Ritsurin Garden, the site's number 1 Takamatsu pick.

Best for

Photographers or small groups on a 10-hour call who want Kagawa's countryside views.

Think twice if

Meals, the Unpenji ropeway and Ritsurin entry are extra; the description mentions lunch and a guide, but the inclusions list only the car and water, so ask. With 5 reviews the record is modest, and the stops are mainly photo viewpoints.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

Ritsurin Garden · 1 hrTake stunning, Instagram-worthy photos at one of Japan’s most beautiful and renowned traditional gardens.
Takaya Shrine, Hongu · 1 hrTake photos at the famous photo spot featuring the “Torii in the Sky.”
Unbenji Temple · 2 hrTake photos at many popular spots, including the “Swing in the Sky.” Unpenji Temple itself is also a beautiful, picture-perfect location.
Chichibugahama Beach · 1 hrThe tour culminates with taking photos at a stunning spot known as Japan’s “Uyuni Salt Flats.”

Included

Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off at meeting point or hotel, Private transportation by Toyota Noah 8-seater, fuel, toll, parking fees

Not included

All meals
Ropeway fare
Entrance fee for Ritsurin Garden

Guide languages: English, Portuguese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Taka.

Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~3h

Ritsurin Garden

Seventy-five hectares, six ponds, thirteen landscaped hills and Mount Shiun standing behind it as borrowed scenery.

Our guide to it →

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Kagawa: Private Customizable Tour - Hidden Gems & Tradition5.0★ · 5 reviews · Private · up to 6From US$550 per groupCheck dates →

We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. It never decides what we recommend — the “think twice” note above is there on purpose.

Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Kagawa: Private Customizable Tour - Hidden Gems & Tradition worth it from the Takamatsu cruise port?

A private eight-seat car day across western Kagawa: Ritsurin Garden, Unpenji's mountain-top swing, Takaya Shrine's torii and Chichibugahama beach. Best for: Photographers or small groups on a 10-hour call who want Kagawa's countryside views.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 10 hours. The tour runs 7 hr – 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Seven to eight hours plus the walk to Takamatsu Station means you need about 10 hours in port.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

Meals, the Unpenji ropeway and Ritsurin entry are extra; the description mentions lunch and a guide, but the inclusions list only the car and water, so ask. With 5 reviews the record is modest, and the stops are mainly photo viewpoints.

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