A feudal lord’s garden in central Takamatsu, designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. A garden where “every step brings a new view,” it has maples by the South Lake that change color in autumn, and during the illumination you can enjoy the autumn leaves at night too.
Varies with each year’s temperatures. Check the official website or the tourism association’s autumn leaves updates for the latest colors
The 2026 autumn illumination runs 11/20 (Fri)–11/29 (Sun)
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
The main highlight is the contrast between the South Lake and the autumn leaves. You can view the garden from the lake on a traditional wooden boat, or enjoy the autumn leaves over matcha and sweets at the Kikugetsutei tea house.
The garden’s signature view, with a beautiful contrast of autumn leaves and water. You can also see it from the lake by wooden boat
A tea house facing the South Lake. View the garden over matcha or sencha (with sweets)
Evening boat rides: 11 departures every 15 min from 17:30 (last at 20:00), adults ¥850, children ¥420 (admission separate; elementary school age and up). Reservations open November 1 at 13:00 via the official website or the reservation line 087-833-7414
Until 21:00 during the autumn illumination
Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.
Groups of 20 or more: adults ¥400, children ¥140
Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.
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OctoberChugoku & Shikoku ・ Takamatsu, Naoshima & Shodoshima
Every year October 9–11 (mikoshi procession on the night of the 10th, return procession on the night of the 11th)
2026 (Reiwa 8): Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun); mikoshi procession from 21:00 on the 10th
Botanical gardenChugoku & Shikoku ・ Takamatsu, Naoshima & Shodoshima
A feudal lord's garden in central Takamatsu, designated a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty. With 6 ponds and 13 artificial hills, and Mt. Shiun and its pine forest behind it as borrowed scenery, it offers views that change with every step. It opens early in the morning, making it good for a morning stroll.
AquariumChugoku & Shikoku ・ Utazu, Kagawa
An aquarium that opened in Utazu, Kagawa Prefecture, in 2020. Themed on Shikoku Waterscapes, it recreates the waters surrounding Shikoku, including the Seto Inland Sea, the Pacific Ocean with the Kuroshio Current, and clear rivers such as the Shimanto and Niyodo, in about 70 waterscape exhibits. It's about a 12-minute walk from JR Utazu Station.
Mountain & highland🍁 Typical peak
Gorge🍁 Typical peak
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Gorge
GardenChugoku & Shikoku ・ Izumo & Matsue
🍁 Typical peak: Early Nov – Early Dec
ParkChugoku & Shikoku ・ Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
ParkChugoku & Shikoku ・ Hiroshima & Miyajima
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
GardenChugoku & Shikoku ・ Okayama & Kurashiki
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec
Peak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Colors and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-05
