Things to do in Marugame

This is a long-established art museum. It's easily accessible as it's right next to Marugame Station, and the sculptures at the entrance serve as a playground for children. I think it's a must-see spot that represents Marugame. You need to be careful to keep children quiet inside the museum, but they also hold workshops and events that children can enjoy.

【Scenery】When I visited Chichibugahama Beach, a chrysanthemum flower exhibition had just been held, and chrysanthemum dolls were exhibited. 【Fun】The beautiful garden, buildings, and Chichibugahama Beach that blends in with the garden are wonderful. It was the mansion of the Shimazu family, and it was spacious. There is a souvenir shop in the garden.

It's a pretty good temple, and one of the seven temples out of 88. ☺️ However, it's still nowhere near the original 75th temple, Zentsuji. ＼(^o^)／

Ritsurin Garden is one of the most famous historical gardens in Japan, located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. It was built in the early Edo period and has a history of more than 400 years. It is a national special scenic spot in Japan. Ritsurin Garden is famous for its exquisite landscape design, rich vegetation and tranquil atmosphere. It is an outstanding representative of traditional Japanese garden art. ### Main features: 1. **Large scale**: Ritsurin Garden covers an area of ​​about 75 hectares and is divided into two parts: the South Garden and the North Garden. The South Garden is a typical strolling garden, while the North Garden is dominated by natural landscapes. 2. **Borrowed scenery design**: The garden cleverly uses the distant Ziyun Mountain as the background to form a "borrowed scenery" effect, which enhances the layering and depth of the garden. 3. **Ponds and bridges**: There are multiple ponds in the garden, connected by small bridges, and small islands are dotted in the ponds, creating a poetic waterscape. 4. **The Art of Pine Tree Pruning**: The pine trees in the park have been carefully pruned in various shapes, showing the superb skills of Japanese gardening. 5. **Seasonal Beauty**: Cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, red leaves in autumn, and snow in winter, Ritsurin Park has different styles in each season. ### Tour Suggestions: - **Tour Time**: It is recommended to reserve 2-3 hours to slowly appreciate the details of the garden. - **Tea Room Experience**: There is a traditional tea room in the park, where you can experience the Japanese tea ceremony culture. - **Boat Tour**: In the pond of the South Garden, you can take a Japanese boat to experience a unique garden perspective. Ritsurin Park is not only a symbol of Japanese culture, but also a model of the perfect combination of nature and humanity. If you have the opportunity to visit Takamatsu City, this is definitely a must-see attraction!