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This is the biggest garden I saw in Japan (I know, it is not the biggest, but I didn't visit all Japan gardens :), it takes more than two hours to walk by (in a hot day). There's also a small museum inside, but please, don't miss the nice views you may find from some spots!!! Leave a Comment
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Near Yashima Station there is a small area with a pine tree beside a small shrine. The pine tree is famous, because it is believed to be the spot where Yoshitsune, the leader of the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War, rested prior to the Battle at Yashima. It is said that he rested at this location and placed his saddle on the pine tree.
It is a historical site that a traveller who is interested in the history of the Genpei Wars (or the famous Tales of Heike, which was written about this war) should visit. Because it is near the station, visiting the famous pine tree is also a nice way to pass the time while waiting for the bus that takes you up to Yashima Island and Yashima Shrine. Directions: It is located on a side-rode off of the main road near the station. It's not difficult to reach, but it's probably most helpful to ask the people in the station. They have maps, and if they are not busy, they may even lead you to it themselves.
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Nice gardens here. Well worth taking a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Leave a Comment
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Worth a wander in to see the gardens and the ruins of the castle. Leave a Comment
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Tamamo Park is place of the ruins of Takamatsu Castle. Not so big park, but it is good to take a time here, especialy on sakura-time.
Entrance fee is 200 yen.
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Ritsurin Garden is one of the largest gardens in Japan, and it is also one of the most beautiful!
The original garden was constructed by the Lord of the Sanuki (the rulers of northern Shikoku at the time) during the 16th century, but changes were made and features were added over the years. The layout of the current garden dates back to 1745 when the last of the modifications was completed. The teahouse was built in 1640.
The garden features a variety of beautiful landscapes. There are lillies in the ponds, tropical trees, a rock wall with a waterfall, and a variety of flowers throughout the garden. There are also many beautifully trimmed pine trees. I came to the garden in winter, so although I couldn't appreciate the lillies or flowers, the amount of pines in the garden makes it easy to enjoy this garden, even during the worst season.
The Sanuki Folk Craft Museum is located within the garden grounds and is free to enter. Although the artwork is not unique to the area, it has been infused into the local culture. Some of it is historical and others are modern pieces.
To see the entire garden it takes about two hours. They do have a recommended one hour path, but you only get to see half of the garden, so I definitely suggest taking the time to see everything. Some of the most beautiful features of the garden are located outside of the one hour path. There are wheelchair accessible paths, as well.
The entrance fee is 400 yen.
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