Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
By Japan Guide Agency
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This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takamatsu!
This buoyant port city boasts many attractions, including Takamatsu Castle, regional culinary specialties like Sanuki-udon, and one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, Ritsurin Koen. Takamatsu also serves as the gateway to the many beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea, making it a perfect base for exploring the region.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: Japanese, English
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- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Takamatsu
What's not included- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
- Entry/Admission - Takamatsu Castle
- Entry/Admission - Sanuki Mingeikan
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 10 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Takamatsu Airport, 1312-7 KĹŤnanchĹŤoka, Takamatsu, Kagawa 761-1401, Japan
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Takamatsu Port, 8 Sunport, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0019, Japan
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P132- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P132
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Liane S
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Reiko was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, kind, funny. We had a great day together in Takematsu visiting the castle and the gardens. She took us to a great udon noodle place for delicious lunch!
Written October 1, 2023
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Thank you for visiting Takamatsu! The moments I shared with you there were special.
I was very impressed by your enthusiastic attitude to know everything and some insightful questions
about Japanese history. The time I spent with you will remain in my memory and will encourage me to
make more efforts to be better. I hope you will return to Japan someday!
Reiko
Written October 4, 2023
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SH from Canada
2 contributions
Jun 2023
I had a great experience while visiting Takayama with Lily (Yuriko) as a guide. Her English was very good which helped understand the background of each place we visited and she answered all my questions really well. She organized the places to visit in the right order so that I could also enjoy a walk by the river and street market. Thanks Lily for an enjoyable day full of history and great places in Takayama.
Written June 11, 2023
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Thank you for such a great review and wonderful comments!
I also had a happy time in Takayama with you. We enjoyed morning market beside the river together, just like close friends.
In Sanmachi street, we enjoyed sake tasting! (It was good, but I felt a little bit drunken…(^-^;)
Gifu, my hometown has other good places to visit. Please come again and enjoy together!
Yuriko(Lily)
Written June 15, 2023
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cjpgibson
Southborough, UK1 contribution
Mari was a fantastic guide. Before the trip she sent us an itinerary for our consideration and took careful account of our interests and wishes. She pre-booked everything so the day ran extremely smoothly. Mari is extremely knowledgeable about the art and architecture of the city and took us to some fabulous sights. She also gave us a wonderful tour of the beautiful Ritsurin Gardens which exceeded expectations. Takamatsu is a beautiful city and we both felt we gained so much more from our trip because of Mari’s expert knowledge. After the tour was over, Mari sent me lots of recommendations with detailed timings to help us plan a trip to the nearby islands. She really did go over and beyond, super helpful and so nice! Thank you Mari for a wonderful day, we thoroughly recommend you!
Written June 16, 2024
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I was very honored to be your guide in Takamatsu. You both were so kind and treated me as if we were friends. Despite the extremely hot day, I’m very glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I hope you have a wonderful time for the rest of your stay in Japan!
Mari
Written June 17, 2024
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Tasha G
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Our guide Mari was fantastic. Ahead of the trip she sent us an itinerary for our consideration and was very mindful of our interests and wishes. She booked everything ahead so the day went very smoothly. Takamatsu is a beautiful city and we both felt we got so much more out of our visit because of Mari’s expertise. She is extremely knowledgeable about the art and architecture of the city and gave us a wonderful tour of the Ritsurin Gardens which exceeded expectations. After the tour ended, Mari kindly sent me lots of details for a trip to the nearby islands, going out of her way to help us. We thoroughly recommend Mari, an excellent guide and super nice too!
Written June 16, 2024
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