Aji Ryuozan Park: Art, Nature, and Panoramic Views
Discover art and nature at Aji Ryuozan Park: panoramic Seto Inland Sea views, sculptures, and Triennale art await!
Aji Ryuozan Park, perched atop Mt. Ryuo, offers a unique blend of art, nature, and stunning panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea. Featuring sculptures that seamlessly integrate with the landscape and an observation deck designed as a work of art for the Setouchi Triennale, the park provides visitors with an immersive experience of the Seto region.
A brief summary to Aji Ryuozan Park
- 4389-1 Ajicho, Takamatsu, Ajicho, Kagawa, 761-0130, JP
- +8187-845-5585
- Visit website
- Monday 8 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-5 pm
- Thursday 8 am-6 pm
- Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Saturday 8 am-5 pm
- Sunday 8 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Visit during the Setouchi Triennale to see the park's observation deck in the context of the art festival.
- Bring a picnic to enjoy in the Gappei Kinen Hiroba, surrounded by nature.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the park's hilly terrain.
Getting There
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Driving
From Takamatsu city center, take Route 11 towards the east. Follow the signs for Ajicho. Once in Ajicho, follow the signs for Aji Ryuozan Park. The drive takes approximately 35 minutes from Takamatsu Chuo IC. Parking is available at the park for free.
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Public Transport
From Takamatsu Station, take the Kotoden bus Aji Line towards Aji Onsen. Get off at the Aji Onsen stop and transfer to a taxi to Aji Ryuozan Park. The bus ride takes approximately 50 minutes, and the taxi ride takes about 10 minutes. The bus fare is around ¥790, and the taxi fare is approximately ¥1500-2000.
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