JR Takamatsu Station Departure (First Pickup)

Kotoden Kawaramachi Station Front (Second Pickup)

Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

Aji Stone Tour

Udon Honjin Yamada-ya

Mamehana: Wasanbon Experience

Shikoku Village

Yashima

Kotoden Yashima Station

*We will visit the above and other facilities according to their opening status.

 

1 Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
Isamu Noguchi, a 20th-century sculptor, was known for his extensive work spanning monuments, environmental designs such as gardens and parks, furniture and lighting interiors, as well as stage art.
In 1956, Noguchi first visited Mure Town in Kagawa Prefecture, a region known for its Aji stone. From 1969, he established an atelier and residence in this area, located between Mt. Goken and Yashima, where he dedicated himself to his creations in partnership with stone artist Masatoshi Izumi, while traveling back and forth to New York.
This garden museum displays over 150 sculptures.

2 Aji Stone Tour
You will observe Japan's most valuable stone, Aji stone, from a distance at its quarry site and visit areas where various stone processing industries are concentrated.

3 Mamehana: Wasanbon Experience
Mamehana is located a 5-minute walk from Kotoden Hanazono Station.
At this shop, you can experience making authentic Japanese sweets such as Wasanbon and Nerikiri using traditional “Kashikigata” (wooden confectionery molds).
The Wasanbon and Nerikiri made with Kashikigata, which feature intricate designs inspired by Japan’s seasons, nature, and flora and fauna, are so beautiful that they feel too exquisite to eat.

4 Shikoku Village
Shikoku Village spans approximately 50,000㎡ and features 33 traditional houses and historic buildings, primarily from the Shikoku region, that have been relocated and restored. Among them are cultural properties designated by the nation, such as the Kono family residence and a sugar press hut.
Surrounded by seasonal flowers and nature, the facility exhibits many folk tools alongside historic architecture, allowing visitors to reflect on the lives of the past and appreciate the wisdom and ingenuity of their predecessors. Additionally, the facility introduces cultural traditions, such as decorations for seasonal festivals and New Year’s celebrations, nurtured within the lifestyle of 24 solar terms.
The Shikoku Village Gallery, designed by architect Tadao Ando in 2002, houses works of art by Picasso, Bonnard, and others, as well as Oriental artifacts.

5 Yashima
Yashima is a lava plateau shaped like a roof and is famous as a historic battlefield of the Genpei War.
It is home to Yashimaji Temple, established by Ganjin Osho, and is the 84th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
From the mountaintop, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the calm Seto Inland Sea and its islands, including Shodoshima and Naoshima. The area is also known as one of the venues for the Setouchi Triennale Art Festival.

JR Takamatsu Station → Kotoden Kawaramachi Station → Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum → Aji Stone Tour → Udon Honjin Yamadaya → Mamehana: Wasanbon Experience → Shikoku Village → Yashima → Kotoden Yashima Station

In the event of cancellation, the following fees will apply:
(1) 3-14 days prior to the program: 20% of the program fee
(2) 2 days prior to the program: 50% of the program fee
(3) One day before the program or on the day*: 100% of the program fee

*In the case of a no show, a separate remittance fee will be charged.