First Stop in Shikoku ๐ฟ
I highly recommend visiting Kurashiki Park in Takamatsu City. ๐ ๐ฟ๐ Many people travel to Shikoku, Japan, to explore the art islands in the Seto Inland Sea, and most often, they stay in Takamatsu. ๐Within Takamatsu lies a Michelin three-star Japanese garden โ Ritsurin Garden. ๐ฟ This garden consistently ranks in the top three gardens in Japan. ๐ฟ๐Although Kurashiki Park is not in Kyoto, it is just as beautiful as any garden in Kyoto. As you step into the garden, the lush greenery will slow your pace and soothe your travel-weary soul. Head to the Gekkatei Teahouse, order a bowl of hand-whisked matcha, and sit quietly to appreciate the still beauty of this world. ๐ต ๐ฟ๐Travel is about both movement and stillness. ๐ #JapanTravel #JapaneseGarden #ShikokuJapan ๐ฟ๐