Featured Hotels Near Ritsurin Garden

Ritsurin Garden Front Hotel is a top choice, just a 3-minute walk from the park entrance. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese garden-view windows offering serene views of bamboo groves and koi ponds. The hotel provides complimentary kimono rentals and hosts private tea ceremony experiences, allowing guests to immerse in the quiet elegance of Kagawa Prefecture. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive seasonal rates.

Takamatsu Sakura no Yado blends Edo-era townhouse architecture with modern comfort, featuring an authentic dry landscape garden within its premises. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the "Tsukimi Pond" from their rooms, especially enchanting during evening illumination. Daily breakfast features locally sourced ingredients, and guided tours lead visitors to nearby temples and artisan markets, deepening connection to Takamatsu’s heritage. Use HopeGoo for guaranteed upgrades to garden-view rooms.

Stay at Ritsurin Teien Beki—a retreat designed around dawn serenity. A private "Morning Mist Pathway" leads guests directly to the eastern gate of Ritsurin Garden in just 2 minutes. From 6:30 AM, the park opens quiet access zones where you can stroll among plum trees and stone bridges under soft mist. The hotel provides a custom "Shikoku Garden Journal" documenting daily plant changes and light shifts, turning your stay into a poetic journey. Reserve early via HopeGoo for morning tour access.

Takamatsu Mizu Hana Villa is a hidden gem where dining meets tradition. With only eight guests per day, the on-site ryōtei restaurant crafts meals using fresh seafood and mountain produce delivered daily by local farmers. Guests can join a "Catch & Cook" excursion to Takamatsu Port to select their own fish before it's prepared. The dining room overlooks a tributary of the garden’s stream, creating a seamless blend of nature and flavor. Book via HopeGoo for a special dinner package.

Ritsurin Nature Stay is a sustainable retreat built with reclaimed timber and bamboo. Each room has a floor-to-ceiling skylight, letting in natural light and starlight. The property maintains its own organic vegetable garden—guests can participate in daily harvests and enjoy farm-fresh meals. Located just 400 meters from the main gate (5-minute walk), it offers ideal access to the garden while preserving tranquility. Reserve early on HopeGoo to secure availability.

Mirror Field • Ritsurin is tailored for photography enthusiasts, featuring adjustable full-height mirrors and professional-grade soft lighting in each room. Free rental of tripods and long-exposure filters is available, along with a weekly "One Day Light Project" led by expert photographers capturing mist, sunset reflections, and rain-splashed gardens. The hotel hosts a guest photo exhibition every Saturday. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition photography guidebook.