Kagawa travel
Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Garden · 栗林公園
Visit Ritsurin Garden for leisurely walks among pines and ponds. Scenery changes as you shift your viewing direction along the paths.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission costs JPY 500 for adults or JPY 170 for primary and junior high school students; preschool children enter free. Entry is free on 1 January and 16 March. Boats and teahouses cost extra.
Opening hours
The garden opens daily, with hours varying by month: 07:00–17:00 in January and December, 07:00–17:30 in February, 06:30–18:00 in March, 05:30–18:30 in April–May and September, 05:30–19:00 in June–August, 06:00–17:30 in October and 06:30–17:00 in November. Storm or blizzard warnings may cause temporary closure.
What to see at Ritsurin Garden
Scenery changing along the paths
Walk through pines and ponds, observing how the same garden looks different from different directions.
How to get to Ritsurin Garden
For Kotoden, get off at Ritsurinkoen and walk about seven minutes towards the east gate. For JR, use Ritsurinkoen-Kitaguchi and walk about three minutes towards the north gate. These are different stations. Official walking estimates exclude traffic-light waits, ticketing and garden viewing.
Before you visit
Distinguish east and north gates
Go towards the east gate from Kotoden Ritsurinkoen or the north gate from JR Ritsurinkoen-Kitaguchi. These are different stations; choose your exit to suit the return train.
Questions about Ritsurin Garden
Does garden admission include boats and teahouses?
No. Garden admission, boat fares and teahouse charges are separate; check fees for the facilities you want to use.
Official sources
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- Ritsurin Garden pines, ponds and walking scenery ·
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